Desa Portable Forced Air Heaters, RJ45 And RJ70, Safety Information, Unpacking, Warnings

Models: RJ70 RJ45

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RJ45 And RJ70

RJ45 And RJ70

PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATERS

SAFETY

INFORMATION

PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATERS WARNINGS

IMPORTANT: Read this Owner’s Manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this heater. Im- proper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.

SAFETY 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 thinner, alcohol, or other highly flammable fuels.

Fueling

a)Personnel involved with fueling shall be qualified and thoroughly familiar with the manufacturer’s instructions and applicable governing regulations

regarding the safe fueling of heating units.

b)Only the type of fuel specified on the heater’s data plate shall be used.

c)All flame 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 8 meters from heaters, torches, welding equipment, and similar sources of ignition (excep- tion: 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 authority 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 ma- terials shall be located a safe distance from such materials. The recommended minimum safe distance is 3 meters. It is further recommended that these en- closure 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.

Use only in well-vented areas. Before using heater, provide at least a 2800 square-centimeter opening of fresh, outside air for each 25,000 Kcal/Hr of rating.

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: 2.5 meters

Sides: 1.25 meters

Top: 1.25 meters

Rear: 1.25 meters

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.

UNPACKING

1.Remove all packing items applied to heater for shipment.

2.Remove all items from carton.

3.Check items for shipping damage. If heater is damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought heater.

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Desa owner manual Portable Forced Air Heaters, RJ45 And RJ70, Safety Information, Unpacking, Warnings