Use and Care Manual

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WARNING - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. To avoid possible risk of explosion and injury: Always use Eco-Feu
ethanol in the unit; never use gasoline or other types of combustible
liquid or ethanol gel in the unit; do not combine ethanol with water,
incense, fragrance, gel and other liquids or products. Never fill the
burner reservoir while it is operating, a flame is visible or the unit is
still very hot. Never store or transport the ethanol fuel in a container
other than its original plastic container or in a metal container that is
acceptable for use with ethanol in accordance with the Consumer Chemicals
and Containers Regulations 2001;
2. Keep the ethanol in its container at room temperature in a secure and
dry place away from the reach of children and pets, away from an open flame
and other heat sources. Keep the ethanol container closed. As a safety
precaution, do *not* store the ethanol container in the living space where
the unit is installed or placed;
3. Keep children, pets, clothing and furniture away from the unit while it
is burning since it operates at hot temperatures. Keep in mind not to touch
the protective glass and/or the burner while it is operating or still hot.
4. Make sure the room where the unit is located is ventilated properly –
only operate the unit in a well-ventilated area with an adequate normal
supply of fresh air circulation is available. People with breathing
problems should consult a physician before using the unit;
5. Do not use the unit for heating, boiling water or cooking purposes;
6. Do not throw waste materials or paper into the burning unit;
7. Do not attach any fuel tank to the unit;
8. The unit is not intended to operate continuously. To avoid accelerated
wear of the unit, allow the unit to cool down completely on a regular
basis;
9. Do not obstruct the open/close flame shutter mechanism of the burner.
ONLY place the decorative pebbles supplied by Eco-Feu on top of the unit
around the burner circumference away from the burner opening so that they
will not obstruct the operation of the burner open/close shutter system;
10. It is recommended that only adults aged 18 and over operate the unit.
The unit should never be left without supervision of an adult;
11. Make sure curtains and any other flammable objects are at a minimum
safe distance of 61 cm (24”) on all sides when installing a wall mount or a
free standing unit; consider the risk of curtains or other flammable
objects moving closer to the unit by air drafts if the unit is placed in
close proximity to windows or doors;
12. Wait at least 20 minutes before refilling the burner after the flame
has gone out or has been put out. Also wait 20 minutes after the flame has
gone out or has been put out before touching or removing the protective
glass;
13. Only use decorative refractory accessories such as fire logs and
pebbles recommended by Eco-Feu;
14. The unit is designed to be used in a well-ventilated area;
15. Do not hang any piece of clothing or other flammable material on or
close to the unit;
16. Ethanol must be kept at room temperature for optimal combustion;
17. Do not ingest, inhale vapour and do not expose ethanol to skin; in case
of ingestion, inhalation or if irritation occurs, consult a physician or a
Poison Control Centre and get immediate medical attention;
18. Use the unit on a flat levelled surface only;
19. Close the burner opening when not in use;