Desa RCP25 owner manual Safety Information

SAFETY INFORMATION

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WARNINGS Continued

WARNING ICON G 001

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 can 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.

•For indoor use only. Provide adequate ventilation.

•Do not use heater outdoors or in occupied dwellings.

•Do not use heater in living or sleeping quarters.

•Use only in well-vented areas. Before using heater, provide at least a 0.14 m2 (1.5-square-foot) opening of fresh, outside air.

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

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

•Install and use heater with care. Follow all local ordinances and codes. In the absence of local ordinances and codes, refer to CAN/CGA-B149.2 Installation Code for Propane. This instructs on the safe storage and handling of propane gases.

•Check heater for damage before each use. Do not use a damaged heater.

•Use only propane gas set up for vapor withdrawal.

•Keep propane tank(s) below 38°C (100° F).

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

•Use only the electrical voltage and frequency specified on model plate.

•Use only a three-prong, grounded extension cord.

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

•Inspect hose before each use of heater. If highly worn or cut, replace before using heater. Use the replacement hose assembly specified in this manual.

•Keep heater at least 2 meters (six feet) from propane tank(s). Do not point heater at propane tank(s) within 6 meters (20 feet).

•Minimum heater clearances from combustibles:

Front outlet: 2 m (6 Ft.)	Sides: 0.61 m (2 Ft.)
Top: 2 m (6 Ft.)	Rear: 0.61 m (2 Ft.)

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

•Keep children and animals away from heater.

•Turn off propane supply and unplug heater when not in use.

•Never block air inlet (rear) or air outlet (front) of heater.

•Never move, handle, or service a hot, operating, or plugged-in heater.

•Do not alter heater. Do not use heater if altered. Keep heater in its original state.

•Never attach duct work to front or rear of heater.

•Use only original replacement parts. This heater must use design-specific parts. Do not substitute or use generic parts. Improper replacement parts could cause serious or fatal injuries.

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