Decofire Halo Series Assembly, Safety & Operating Instructions - Page 5
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CHOOSING A LOCATION FOR YOUR AREA HEATER
This appliance is designed for outdoor use only
We recommend choosing a location that is protected from the elements, while at the same time complying
with the requirements of the 'minimum clearances to combustibles' and 'installation guide' below.
• Avoid placing the appliance where it will be exposed to strong breezes.
• Avoid placing the appliance where it will be exposed to harsh weather conditions, such as rain or hail.
• This appliance can be used in most outdoor environments but must never be permanently left in an
unprotected or exposed area when not in use.
• When not in use, this appliance should be stored in a dry, protected area - such as under an awning or
pergola - with its protective cover fitted.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES
WHEN CERTAIN MATERIALS OR ITEMS ARE STORED ABOVE, BESIDE
OR UNDER THIS APPLIANCE WHILE IN USE, THEY MAY BE SUBJECT
TO RADIANT HEAT AND COULD BE SERIOUSLY DAMAGED.
Minimum Clearances To Combustibles
Combustible materials are materials such as wood, paper plant fibers
some plastics. e.g. any material that is capable of being ignited.
Above this appliance:
Minimum of 600mm to combustible materials.
Around this appliance:
Minimum of 600mm to combustible materials.
NOTE: DO NOT OPERATE this appliance under any awning or
pergola if there is a risk of the structure or materials igniting or
being damaged by the heat.
INSTALLATION GUIDELINE
Only use this appliance in an above ground, open-air situation with natural ventilation, without stagnant areas, where gas
leakage and products of combustion are rapidly dispersed by wind and natural convection. Any enclosure in which the
appliance is used must comply with one of the following:
1. An enclosure with walls
on all sides, but at least
one permanent opening
at ground level and no
overhead cover
2. Within a partial enclosure that
includes an overhead cover and
no more than two walls
600 MM
600mm
3. Within a partial enclosure that includes an
overhead cover and more than two walls, the
following will apply:
(i) at least 25% of the total wall area is
completely open, and
(ii) at least 30% of the remaining wall area is
open and unrestricted (see Example 4 & 5).
(iii) In the case of balconies, at least 20% of
the total wall area shall be and remain open
and unrestricted.
600mm
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