Safety Information
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Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and propane/LP gases are fuel gases. Fuel gases are odorless. An
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.
WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not ap- proved for use with this heater.
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance. Never place any objects on the heater.
Surface of heater becomes very hot when running heater. Keep children and adults away from hot surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Heater will remain hot for a time after shut- down. Allow surface to cool before touching.
Carefully supervise young chil- dren when they are in the same room with heater.
Make sure grill guard is in place before running heater.
Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible ma- terials, gasoline and other flam- mable vapors and liquids.
1.This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
2.Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) in- side any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP models only).
3.If you smell gas
•shut off gas supply
•do not try to light any appliance
•do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building
•immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions
•if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department
4.This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.
5.This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation to run properly. This heater has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, page 5.
6.Keep all air openings in front and bottom of heater clear and free of debris. This will insure enough air for proper combustion.
7.If heater shuts off, do not relight until you provide fresh, outside air. If heater keeps shutting off, have it serviced.
8.Do not run heater
•where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored
•under dusty conditions
9.Do not use heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
10.Turn off and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater.
11.Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
12.To prevent performance problems, do not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs. capacity (propane/LP models only).
