SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: This product contains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproduc- tive 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 headaches, dizziness, and/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, persons with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.
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.
1.Use only kerosene, #1#2 diesel/fuel oil, JET A or
2.Fueling
a)Personnel involved with fueling shall be qualified and thoroughly familiar with the manufacturerʼs instructions and applicable regulations regarding the safe fueling of heating units.
b)Only the type of fuel specified on the heaterʼs data plate shall be used.
c)All flame, including the pilot light, if any, shall be extinguished and the heater allowed to cool, prior to fueling.
d)During fueling, all fuel lines and
e)At no time shall more than one dayʼs supply of heater fuel be stored inside a building in the vicinity of the heater. Bulk fuel storage shall be outside the structure.
f)All fuel storage shall be located a minimum of 25 feet (762 cm) from heaters, torches, welding equipment, and similar sources of ignition (exception: the fuel reservoir integral with the heater unit).
g)Whenever possible, fuel storage shall be confined to areas where floor penetrations do not permit fuel to drip onto or be ignited by a fire at lower elevation.
h)Fuel storage shall be in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction.
3.Use only the electrical voltage and frequency specified on model plate.
4.Heater must be grounded. Use only a properly grounded
5.Use only in areas free of flammable vapors or high dust content.
6.Minimum clearance from any combustible materials: 8 feet (244 cm) from hot air outlet; 4 feet (122 cm) from top; and 4 feet (122 cm) from sides and inlet.
7.Locate heater on a stable and level surface while hot or operating or a fire may occur.
8.Use only in
9.Keep children and animals away from heater at all times.
10.Never start heater when combustion chamber is hot or if fuel has accumulated in combustion chamber.
11.When used with thermostat, heater may start at anytime.
12.When heater is moved or stored, it must be in a level position or fuel spillage may occur.
13.Use heater only in accordance with local ordinances and codes.
14.Never use gasoline, crankcase drainings, naphtha, paint thinners, alcohol or other highly flammable fuels.
15.Never use heater where gasoline, paint thinner or other highly flammable vapors are present.
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