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: Not for home or recreational vehicle use.
WARNING: Fire, burn, inhala- tion, and explosion hazard. Keep solidcombustibles,suchasbuild- ingmaterials,paperorcardboard, a safe distance away from the heater as recommended by the instructions.Neverusetheheater inspaceswhichdoormaycontain volatileorairbornecombustibles, orproductssuchasgasoline,sol- vents,paintthinner,dustparticles or unknown chemicals.
Asphyxiation Hazard
•Do not use this heater for heating human living quarters.
•Do not use in unventilated areas.
•The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be obstructed.
•Proper ventilation air must be provided to support the combustion air require- ments of the heater being used.
•Refer to the specification section of the heater’s manual, heater data plate, or contact DESA Industries to determine combustion air ventilation requirements of the heater.
•Lack of proper ventilation air will lead to improper combustion.
•Improper combustion can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning leading to serious injury or death. Symptom of carbon mon- oxide poisoning can include headaches dizziness and difficulty in breathing.
1.Keep children and animals away from heater.
2.Never operate heater while sleeping or unattended.
3.Check the heater thoroughly for damage. Do not operate a damaged heater.
4.Do not modify the heater or operate a heater which has been modified from its original condition.
5.Use only propane/LP gas.
6.Use only vapor withdrawal propane/LP supply. If there is any question about vapor withdrawal, ask your propane/LP dealer.
7.For outdoor use only. Area must be well ventilated. Provide minimum openings of 1 sq ft (0.093 m²) near the floor and 1 sq ft. (0.093 m²) near the ceiling. Do not use inside house, camper, tent, vehicle, or any type of unvented or enclosed area.
8.Use heater in areas free from open flames, combustible vapors, and dust.
9.Do not use heater in basement or below ground level.
10.Before connecting heater to the propane/LP tank, make sure the heater regulator knob is in the "OFF" position. Always connect and light heater in areas free of open flames.
11.Mount the propane/LP cylinders vertically (shutoff valve up). Secure them from fall- ing or being knocked over and protect them from damage.
12.IMPORTANT: Use only the hose and regula- tor assembly provided with the dual burner tank top heater. Inspect the hose assembly before each use. If there is excessive abra- sion or wear, or hose is cut, replace with hose assembly listed on parts list before using heater. The hose and regulator must be protected from damage.
13.The heater burner must be at least 2 ft. (0.61 m) above the floor. Always attach to propane/LP tank in an upright position. Never operate a heater on its side or at- tach to propane/LP tank in a horizontal position. This could lead to dangerous
14.Maintain minimum clearance from normal combustible materials (like paper) as fol- lows: Sides 3 ft. (0.91 m); Top and Front 5 ft. (1.5 m). Locate 10 ft. (3 m) from canvas or plastic tarpaulins or similar coverings and secure them to prevent flapping or movement due to wind action.
15.If at any time gas odor is detected, IMME- DIATELY DISCONTINUE operation until the source of gas has been located and corrected.
16.Install the heater such that it is not directly exposed to water spray, rain, dripping water and/or wind.
17.Operate only on a stable, level surface.
