Desa RM100LP owner manual Propane Construction Heater, Safety Information

100,000 Btu/Hr

PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER

SAFETY

INFORMATION

WARNINGS

WARNING: FIRE, BURN, IN-

HALATION, AND EXPLOSION HAZARD. KEEP SOLID COMBUS- TIBLES, SUCH AS BUILDING MA- TERIALS, PAPER OR CARD- BOARD, A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE HEATER AS RECOMMENDED BY THE IN- STRUCTIONS. NEVER USE THE HEATER IN SPACES WHICH DO OR MAY CONTAIN VOLATILE OR AIRBORNE COMBUSTIBLES, OR PRODUCTS SUCH AS GASO- LINE, SOLVENTS, PAINT THIN- NER, DUST PARTICLES OR UN- KNOWN CHEMICALS.

WARNING: NOT FOR HOME OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE USE.

The heater is designed for use as a construc- tion heater in accordance with ANSI Z83.7/ CGA 2.14. Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and heating products for spe- cific uses. Your local authority can advise you about these. The primary purpose of construction heaters is to provide temporary heating of buildings under construction, al- teration 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 monox- ide than others. Early signs of carbon mon- oxide poisoning resemble the flu, with head- aches, 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 Warnings. 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/NFPA 58 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 connections 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.

•Approved by the New York City Fire Department under Certificate of Approval #4953. To be used only at construction site with applicable New York City Codes, Regulations, Rules, Directives, Permits, etc.

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

•This heater produces carbon monoxide, which is listed by the State of California as a reproductive toxin under Proposition 65.

•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 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 possible level.

•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. Dust is combustible.

•Minimum heater clearances from

combustible materials:

Outlet: 8 Ft.	Sides: 2 Ft.
Top: 6 Ft.	Rear: 2 Ft.

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

•Keep propane tank(s) below 100° F.

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

•Check hose before each use of heater. If highly worn or cut, replace with hose specified by manufacturer before using heater.

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

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

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

•Do not leave heater unattended.

•Keep children and animals away from heater.

•Never move, handle, or service a hot or operating heater. Severe burns may result. You must wait 15 minutes after turning heater off.

•To prevent injury, wear gloves when handling heater.

•Never attach duct work to heater.

•Do not alter heater. Keep heater in its original state.

•Do not use heater if altered.

•Turn off propane supply to heater when not in use.

•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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