Desa RH10PT installation manual Safety Information, Do not USE this Heater inside

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING:Thisproductcon- tainsand/orgenerateschemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning.

DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with head- aches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have heater serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant women, people with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.

Propane/LP Gas: Propane/LP gas is a fuel gas. Fuel gases are odorless. An odor-making agent is added to fuel gases. The odor helps you detect a fuel gas leak. However, the odor added to fuel gas can fade. Fuel gas may be present even though no odor exists.

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

WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.

WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not ap- proved for use with this heater.

WARNING: If the recreational or commercial enclosure does not have a window or roof vent,

DO NOT USE THIS HEATER inside.

This heater should be inspected before each use. Frequent clean- ing may be required. The control compartments, burners and cir- culating air passageways of the heater must be kept clean.

Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from combus- tible materials.

Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.

Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance. Never place any objects on the heater.

Heater will remain hot for a time after shutdown.Allow surface to cool before touching.

Young children should be care- fully supervised when they are near the heater.

Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing the ap- pliance must be replaced prior to operating the heater.

Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible ma- terials, gasoline and other flam- mable vapors and liquids.