Desa ROPANE CONSTRUCTION CONVECTION HEATER owner manual Safety Information

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SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNINGS

WARNING: This product contains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

WARNING: FIRE, BURN, INHALATION, AND EX- PLOSION HAZARD. KEEP SOLID COMBUSTIBLES, SUCH AS BUILDING MATERIALS, PAPER OR CARD- BOARD, A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE HEATER AS RECOMMENDED BY THE INSTRUC- TIONS. NEVER USE THE HEATER IN SPACES WHICH DO OR MAY CONTAIN VOLATILE OR AIRBORNE COMBUSTIBLES, OR PRODUCTS SUCH AS GASO- LINE, SOLVENTS, PAINT THINNER, DUST PARTICLES OR UNKNOWN CHEMICALS.

WARNING: NOT FOR HOME OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE USE.

The heater is designed for use as a construction heater in accordance with ANSI Z83.7/CGA 2.14. Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and heating products for specific uses. Your local authority can advise you about these. The primary purpose of construction heaters is to provide temporary heating of buildings under construction, alteration or repair. Properly used, the heater provides safe economical heating. Products of combustion are vented into the area being heated.

We cannot foresee every use which may be made of our heaters.

CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL FIRE SAFETY AUTHORITY IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT HEATER USE.

Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and heat producing products for specific uses. Your local authorities can advise you about these.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. Early signs of carbon monoxide poison- ing resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, and/or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Check for proper ventilation and have heater serviced.

Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An odor-making agent is added to propane gas. The odor helps you detect a propane gas leak. However, the odor added to propane gas may fade. Propane gas may be present even though no odor exists.

Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.

•Install and use heater with care. Follow all local ordinances and codes. In the absence of local ordinances and codes, refer to the Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas,

ANSI/NFPA 58 and the Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/ CGA B149.2. This instructs on the safe storage and handling of propane gases.

•This product has been approved for use in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

•Use only propane gas set up for vapor withdrawal.

•Provide adequate ventilation. Before using heater, provide at least a 2.5 square foot (76 cm) opening of fresh, outside air.

•For indoor use only. Do not use heater outdoors.

•Keep heater away from strong drafts, wind, water spray, rain, or dripping water.

•Do not use heater in occupied dwellings or in living or sleeping quarters.

•Do not use heater in a basement or below ground level. Propane gas is heavier than air. If a leak occurs, propane gas may sink to the lowest possible level.

•Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gaso- line, paint thinner, and other flammable vapors and liquids. Dust is combustible. Do not use heater in areas with high dust content.

•Minimum heater clearances from combustibles:

Sides: 3 feet (91 cm) Top: 6 feet (1,83 m)

•Keep heater at least six feet (1,83 m) from propane tank(s).

•Keep propane tank(s) below 100° F (37,8° C).

•Use only the hose and factory preset regulator provided with the heater.

•Check heater for damage before each use. Do not use a dam- aged heater.

•Check hose before each use of heater. If highly worn or cut, replace with hose specified by manufacturer before using heater.

•Do not alter heater. Keep heater in its original state.

•Do not use heater if altered.

•Locate heater on stable and level surface if heater is hot or operating.

•Not intended for use on finished floors.

•Never block air inlet (bottom of shell) or air outlet (around top of shell) of heater.

•Do not leave heater unattended.

•Keep children and animals away from heater.

•Never move, handle, or service a hot or operating heater. Severe burns may result. You must wait 15 minutes after turning heater off.

•To prevent injury, wear gloves when handling heater.

•Never attach duct work to heater.

•Turn off propane supply to heater when not in use.

•Use only original replacement parts. This heater must use de- sign-specific parts. Do not substitute or use generic parts. Im- proper replacement parts could cause serious or fatal injuries.

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