Desa RLP100 owner manual Safety Information

SAFETY INFORMATION

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

WARNING: FIRE, BURN, INHA- LATIONandEXPLOSIONHAZARD. KEEP SOLID COMBUSTIBLES, SUCH AS BUILDING MATERIALS, PAPER OR CARDBOARD, A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE HEATER AS RECOMMENDED BY THE INSTRUCTIONS. NEVER USE THE HEATER IN SPACES WHICH DO OR MAY CONTAIN VOLATILE OR AIRBORNE COMBUSTIBLES or PRODUCTS SUCH AS GASO-

LINE,SOLVENTS,PAINTTHINNER, DUST PARTICLES OR UNKNOWN CHEMICALS.

WARNING: NOT FOR HOME OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE USE.

The heater is designed for use as a construction heater in accordance with ANSI Z83.7/CGA 2.14. Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and heating products for specific uses. Your local author- ity can advise you about these. The primary purpose of construction heaters is to provide temporary heating of buildings under construction, alteration or repair. Properly used, the heater provides safe economical heating. Products of combustion are vented into the area being heated.

We cannot foresee every use which may be made of our heaters. Check with your local fire safety authority if you have questions about heater use.

Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and heat producing products for specific uses. Your local authorities can advise you about these.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. 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! Check for proper ventilation and have heater serviced.

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 warn- ings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.

•Install and use heater with care. Follow all local ordinances and codes. In the absence of local ordinances and codes, refer to the Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas,ANSI/NFPA58 and the Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGA B149.2. This instructs on the safe storage and handling of propane gases.

•Use only the electrical voltage and frequency specified on model plate. The electrical connec- tions and grounding of the heater shall follow the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1.

•Electrical grounding instructions —This appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three- prong receptacle or extension cord.

•This product has been approved for use in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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

•Use only propane gas set up for vapor withdrawal.

•Provide adequate ventilation. Before using heater, provide at least a three-square-foot (91 cm) opening of fresh, outside air for each 100,000 Btu/Hr of rating.

•For indoor use only. Do not use heater outdoors.

•Do not use heater in occupied dwellings or in living or sleeping quarters.

•Do not use heater in basement or below ground level. Propane gas is heavier than air. If a leak occurs, propane gas will sink to the lowest pos- sible level.

•Keep appliance area clear and free from com- bustible materials, gasoline, paint thinner and other flammable vapors and liquids.

•Do not use heater in areas with high dust con- tent. Dust is combustible.

•Minimum heater clearances from combustible materials:

Outlet: 8 Ft. (2.44 m) Sides: 2 Ft. (60.96 cm)

Top: 6 Ft. (1.83 m) Rear: 2 Ft. (60.96 cm)

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

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