Decofire Contemporary Chimenea Assembly, Safety & Operating Instructions
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Contemporary
CHIMENEA
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Assembly, Safety & Operating Instructions
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE ASSEMBLY OR USE.
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
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BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR USING YOUR CHIMENEA FOR THE FIRST TIME
Before you assemble, install, place or use this product for the rst time, read and follow the supplied instructions
and safety warnings. Failure to observe these instructions, incorrect or improper installation, placement,
adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance may cause property damage, personal injury or death.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
• Always wear re / heat proof gloves when handling the Chimenea and fuel.
• Always place your Chimenea on a non combustible surface. If placing on grass, use a protective hearth (pavers or tiles for
example) to prevent an accidental re starting). Ensure surrounding grass is not too dry.
• Do not place the Chimenea on unprotected decking or tiles, always use a protective hearth underneath the Chimenea.
• Ensure the Chimenea is placed on a rm, level surface, not on a sloping surface.
• Do Not use the chimenena if it has been exposed to rain or water.
• Always allow the chimenea to thouroughly dry before ring.
• Do not block any air inlets to the Chimenea as this may cause the product to overheat.
• Avoid placing the product on thick grass or soft ground such as sand as this may block the air inlets.
• Position your Chimenea away from any building structures (house, pergola, garage, shed, trees, furniture).
• Check the weather forecast before using the Chimenea. Don’t use your Chimenea during high winds.
• Never pour any liquid fuel onto a re that is already alight.
• Make sure that the re is completely extinguished before you leave the Chimenea unattended.
• Do not disassemble or modify the Chimenea in any manner other than as described within these instructions.
• Installation clearance requirements must be adhered to. Please read the section on installation clearances before installing
or placing this Chimenea.
• Keep any combustible materials (such as unprotected decks, furniture), at least 1.5 metres away from the Chimenea.
• Avoid installing or operating the Chimenea, where a direct draft may affect or fan the ames.
• Do not cover or surround the Chimenea with insulating materials.
OPERATING SAFETY WARNINGS
• Do not operate this Chimenea during a total re ban. Always observe any local or state re warnings.
• The chimenea may emit sparks and embers during operation.
• Do Not use gasoline, petrol, ethanol, alcohol, turpentine, kerosene, lighter uids or any other liquid fuels to start or restart
a re. This is dangerous and may result in an explosion.
• While the Chimenea is operating or hot, do not touch the main heating surface or immediate surroundings as these areas
may be hot and could cause burns.
• Do not overll or overload the chimenea - Always observe maximum fuel load recommendations - Do not allow wood to
spill out of the chimenea body. If overloaded, excess ames and heat may damage the chimenea.
• Do not use the Chimenea for any purpose other than its intended use.
• To prevent accidental re and / or smoke damage, remove all packaging before operating.
• This Chimenea is designed to burn only untreated soft and hardwood fuels. Under no circumstances is this Chimenea to
be modied or retrotted to burn any fuel other than what is described in these instructions.
• This chimenea must not be used in conjunction with a gas log set or any other fuel system.
• Do not heat any unopened plastic, glass or metal containers on the Chimenea. Pressure may build up and cause the
container to burst, resulting in serious personal injury or death, property damage or damage to the Chimenea.
• Never move the Chimenea when it is operating or hot.
• Do not use the Chimenea as an incinerator - Never burn waste materials such as plastics or garbage in this Chimenea.
• Do not use this Chimenea while under the inuence of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs
or, any substance that may impair sound judgment.
• Do not extinguish the re with cold water - this may damage the Chimenea. Always use sand or, allow the re to burn
itself out naturally.
• Use re tools to load and manage the re - never use your bare hands.
• Avoid loose clothing while operating the Chimenea.
FUEL HANDLING SAFETY WARNINGS
• Store wood fuel in a cool dry place - away from the possibility of sparks or embers.
• Keep fuels and re-starters away from children and animals.
• Do not place any ammable liquid or gas fuels or fuel containers within 10 metres around the Chimenea and always
ensure that any fuel containers or cylinders nearby are sealed to prevent escaping vapour.
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CHILD & PET SAFETY WARNING
• Never let children operate the Chimenea without close supervision
• Never leave the Chimenea unattended while in use. Monitor any child or pet activities around the Chimenea at all times.
• Chimeneas and chimineas contain hot working surfaces that, if touched, may cause skin burns or scalding.
• Never leave children or pets unattended in the area where the Chimenea is being used.
• Fireplace surfaces are hot during use. Close supervision of children is necessary when this appliance is operating. Do not
store items of interest to children on, around or below the Chimenea. Children climbing on the Chimenea, to reach items,
could damage the Chimenea or be burned or seriously injured.
• Never allow children to sit or stand on any part of the Chimenea.
• Always allow hot re tools and accessories to cool in a safe place, out of reach of children.
• We recommend the use of a re screen or guard to prevent children or pets from coming into direct contact with the
surfaces of the Chimenea while it is in use or hot.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SAFETY WARNINGS
• Always check the Chimenea prior to each use - do not use the Chimenea if there is a fault.
• Unless specically recommended in this manual, do not attempt to repair or replace any part of the appliance yourself.
• Only use genuine replacement parts.
• Any repairs to this product must be carried out by a qualied service person.
• Do not operate the product if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Call our customer service number for
information on examination or mechanical repair or adjustment of this product.
IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL FIRE
• In the event of an accidental re, immediately turn the Chimenea off by smothering the ames with sand or a re
extinguisher.
• For emergency purposes, we recommend the installation of an approved re extinguisher in the vicinity of where the
Chimenea is installed.
Minimum Clearances To Combustibles
Around the Chimenea:
Minimum of 1.5 Metres to
combustible materials.
Above the Chimenea:
Minimum of 4 Metres to combustible materials
Do not use the Chimenea under any awning
or pergola if there is a risk of the structure or
materials igniting. or being damaged by the heat.
Liquid or Gas Fuels
Minimum of 10 Metres - Do not
store any liquid or gas fuels, cylinders
or containers in the vicinity of the
Chimenea. Ensure all fuel containers are
sealed tight to prevent escaping vapours
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