SAFETY
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Clothing or other flammable materials should not be hung from the heater, or placed on or near heater.
Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The heater should be inspectedbeforeuseandatleast annually by a qualified service person. More frequent cleaning may be required as necessary. It is imperative that control compartments, burners, and circulating air passageways of the heater be kept clean.
CAUTION: The gas pressure regulator provided with this appliance must be used. This regulator issetforanoutputpressure of 11" W.C. (0.4 P.S.I.).
1.Install and use heater with care. Follow all local ordinances and codes. In the ab- sence of local ordinances and codes, refer to the Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58,
2.Use only propane/LP gas set up for vapor withdrawal in a 20 lb. cylinder. Cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance with specifications for propane/LP cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The cylinder must be provided with a shutoff valve terminating in a propane/LP supply cylinder valve outlet. The valve must have external threads and marked “Use with Type 1” and a safety relief device having a direct communication with the vapor space of the cylinder. The cylinder used must in- clude a collar to protect the cylinder valve.
3.Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, paint thinner, and other fammable vapors and liquids. Dust is combustible. Do not use heater in areas with high dust content.
4.Spillage of combustible liquids into the fame could cause a fire.
5.Do not place combustible table cloths on heater table. If table cloth is used, do not allow any part of cloth to hang over edge of table into heat outlet area.
6.Table becomes warm in operation.
7.Minimum heater clearances from perma- nent combustible construction:
Front, Back and sides 6" (15.2 cm), Top 36" (0.91 m) (see Figure 1).
8.Before each use, check heater for leaks.
Never use an open fame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
9.Keep propane/LP cylinder below 100° F (38° C).
10.Use only the hose and factory preset regulator provided with the heater. Do not adjust regulator as gas leaks may occur.
11.Locate hose properly, keeping it out of pathways where people may trip over it or in areas where the hose may be subjected to accidental damage. Keep hose away from burner on inside of heater.
12.Check hose before each use of heater. Disconnect hose with 9/16" wrench. Check for tears and abrasions in hose and on regulator. If highly worn or cut, replace with hose specified by manufacturer be- fore using heater.
13.Do not alter heater. Keep heater in its origi- nal state. Do not use heater if altered.
14.Locate heater on stable and level surface.
15.Do not operate heater while sleeping or leave heater unattended.
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Figure 1 - Clearances from Combustibles