VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER
SAFETY
INFORMATION
AWARNINGS
IMPORTANT: Read this owner's manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this heater. Im- proper use of this heater can cause serious injuryor death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
_k DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early
signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re- semble the flu, with headaches, dizziness,
or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have heater serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant women,
people with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence of alcohol, and
those at high altitudes.
Propane/LP Gas: Propane/LP gas is odor- less. An
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.
_WARNING: Anychangetothls heater or its controls can be dan-
gerous.
1.This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the ratingplate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
2.Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/ LP supply tank(s) outdoors.
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.Never install the heater
•in a recreational vehicle.
•where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the heater.
•as a fireplace insert.
•in high traffic areas.
•in windy or drafty areas.
6.This heater needs fresh, outside air ven- tilation to run properly. This heater has an oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) pi- lot light safety system. The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 5 through 7.
7.If heater shuts off, do not relight until you provide fresh, outside air. If heeter keeps shutting off, have it serviced.
8.Before using furniture polish, wax, car-
pet cleaner, or similar products, turn heater off. If heated, the vapors from
these products may create a white pow- der residue within burner box or on
adjacent walls or furniture.
9.Do not run heater
•where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored.
•under dusty conditions.
10.Never place any objects on the heater.
11.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 shutdown.
Allow surface to cool before touching.
12.Carefully supervise young children when they are in same room with heater.
13.Make sure screen is in place before run- ning heater.
14.Do not use heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a quali- fied 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.
15.Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified ser-
vice person should service and repair heater.
16.Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 feet may cause pilot outage.
17.To prevent performance problems, do not use propane fuel tank of less than 100 lbs. capacity.
•k WARNING: Do not use a
blower Insert, heat exchanger
Insert, or other accessory not approved for use with this heater.
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