Desa KEROSENE HIGH PRESSURE PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATERS owner manual Safety Information

Models: KEROSENE HIGH PRESSURE PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATERS

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SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely beforetryingtoassemble,operate or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause seri- ousinjuryordeathfromburns,fire, explosion, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning.

Manual background WARNING: This product con- tainsand/orgenerateschemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Manual background 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 JP-8 fuels to avoid risk of fire or explosion. Never use gasoline, naphtha, paint thinners, alcohol or other highly flammable fuels.

2.Fueling

a)Personnel involved with fueling shall be qualified and thoroughly familiar with the manufacturerʼs instructions and applicable federal, state and local 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 fuel-line connections shall be inspected for leaks. Any leaks shall be repaired prior to returning the heater to service.

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 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 federal, state or local authority having jurisdiction.

3.Never use heater where gasoline, paint thinner or other highly flammable vapors are present.

4.Follow all local ordinances and codes when using heater.

5.Heaters used in the vicinity of tarpaulins, canvas or similar enclosure materials shall be located a safe distance from such materials. The recommended minimum safe distance is 10 feet. It is further recommended that these enclosure materials be of a fire retardant nature. These enclosure materials shall be securely fastened to prevent them from igniting or from upsetting the heater due to wind action.

6.Use only in well vented areas. Before using heater, provide at least a three-square-foot opening of fresh, outside air for each 100,000 Btu/Hr of rating.

7.Use only in places free of flammable vapors or high dust content.

8.Use only with the electrical voltage and fre- quency specified on model plate.

9.Heater must be grounded. Use only a properly grounded three-wire extension cord. Plug into grounded outlet only.

10.Minimum heater clearances from combustibles:

Outlet: 8 Ft.

Sides: 4 Ft.

Top: 4 Ft.

Rear: 4 Ft.

11.Locate heater on a stable and level surface while hot or running or a fire may occur.

12.When moving or storing heater, keep heater in a level position or fuel spillage may occur.

13.Keep children and animals away from heater.

14.Never start heater when combustion chamber is hot or if fuel has accumulated in combustion chamber.

15.Unplug heater when not in use.

16.This heater has a built-in thermostat. Plugged- in heater may start at anytime.

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Desa KEROSENE HIGH PRESSURE PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATERS owner manual Safety Information

FAQ

What type of fuels should be used with the Desa heater?

Use only kerosene, #1 or #2 diesel/fuel oil, JET A or JP-8 fuels to avoid the risk of fire or explosion.

What are the minimum heater clearances from combustibles?

The heater should have a minimum clearance of 8 ft. from the outlet, 4 ft. from the sides and top, and 4 ft. from the rear.

How should the heater be stored or moved to prevent fuel spillage?

Keep the heater in a level position while hot or running to prevent fuel spillage.