Desa B200, REM200, R200 owner manual Portable Forced AIR Heater, Safety Information

200,000 Btu/Hr

PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATER

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNINGS

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 re- semble 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 preg- nant 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 Warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.

•Use only kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil to avoid risk of fire or explosion. Never use gasoline, naphtha, paint thinners, alco- hol, or other highly flammable fuels.

•Fueling

a)Personnel involved with fueling shall be qualified and thoroughly familiar with the manufacturer's instructions and applicable federal, state, and lo- cal regulations regarding the safe fu-

eling of heating units.

b)Only the type of fuel specified on the heater's 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 day's 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 pen- etrations 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 author- ity having jurisdiction.

•Never use heater where gasoline, paint thinner, or other highly flammable va- pors are present.

•Follow all local ordinances and codes when using heater.

•Heaters used in the vicinity of tarpau- lins, canvas, or similar enclosure mate- rials shall be located a safe distance from such materials. The recommended mini- mum safe distance is 10 feet. It is fur- ther recommended that these enclosure materials be of a fire retardant nature. These enclosure materials shall be se- curely fastened to prevent them from igniting or from upsetting the heater due to wind action.

•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. This heater produces carbon monoxide, which is listed by the State of Califor- nia as a reproductive toxin under Propo- sition 65.

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

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

•Use only a three-prong, grounded ex- tension cord.

•Minimum heater clearances from com- bustibles:

Outlet: 8 Ft.	Sides:	4 Ft.
Top: 4 Ft.	Rear:	4 Ft.

•Locate heater on a stable and level sur- face if heater is hot or running or a fire may occur.

•When moving or storing heater, keep heater in a level position or fuel spill- age may occur.

•Keep children and animals away from heater.

•Unplug heater when not in use.

•When used with thermostat, heater may start anytime.

•Never use heater in living or sleeping areas.

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

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

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

•Warning to New York City Residents For Use Only At Construction Sites in accordance with applicable NYC codes under NYCFD certificate of approval #4803, #4899, #4908, #4909, or #4934.

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