Safety Tips; Cleaning And Maintenance - Qlima BGHX 145 Manuel D'utilisation

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If there is still a gas leak contact a professional and qualified engineer for help.

SAFETY TIPS

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Before cleaning, turn the gas heater OFF, and wait until it has cooled down complete-
ly. To clean the outside of the heater, use a soft cloth dampened with water and liquid
detergent. Never use scouring pads or abrasive products. Do not use water, inflamma-
ble or abrasive cleaners.
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Extinguish all open flames, for instance stoves;
Open windows in order to increase airflow circulation;
Turn off electrical devices, for instance lamps;
Prepare a bucket of soapy water;
Open the gas container (follow the user instructions for the regulator);
Brush the soapy water on all fittings and connections of the gas circuit;
If there is a gas leak, bubbles will rise up from the location of the leak;
If a leak is found, close the gas container (follow the user instructions for the regulator).
Tighten the fitting and the metal rings of the connection;
Open the gas container (follow the user instructions for the regulator) and repeat the
procedure again.
Do never move the heater when it is burning.
Prevent people, especially young children and elderly people from touching very
hot surfaces.
Never dry clothes at the top of the metal guard grill
Keep all flammable materials at least one meter away from the heater.
Never use a gas heater in a bathroom, bedroom or caravan. Toxic gases may
cause serious health problems in these situations.
Never use or store solvents and pressure pack cans near a gas heater, even if the
heater is turned off.
Never dispose of rubbish such as cigarette butts in a gas fire -this can affect com-
bustion and produce dangerous pollutants.
Make sure rooms containing gas heater are well ventilated.
Keep areas around the heater free of papers, trash, and any other combustible items
Place the heater on a level, hard, nonflammable surface; do not place on rugs,
carpets or socket, near bedding or drapes, or on tables or countertops.
Turn the heater off if you leave the area, and never leave a heater on while
sleeping or if you leave home.
Always turn off gas valve after use.
Never cover the heater appliance.
Always replace gas cylinders in a flame free environment.
Do not twist the flexible tube or the hose. The hose should be regularly checked
for your safety, replace it if necessary.
The appliance has to be installed in areas where there is sufficient ventilation.
Never use the heater in a leisure vehicle such as a caravan or an auto caravan.
Never use the heater in a basement or a high rise building.
Regularly inspect the ODS. If there is any dust or lint, remove it without damag-
ing the burner or tubing.
Check the condition of the flexible rubber hose frequently. Also check the condition
of the gasket seal on the pressure regulator every time the gas container is changed.
Take care not to hit or damage the fragile surface of the burner, the fittings and