Enerco HSBF20LPT, MHBF6LP Warnings, Precautions, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Propane/LP Gas

Models: MHBF6LP HSBF30LPT HSIR20LPT HSIR30LPT HSBF20LPT HSBF10LP

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 WARNINGS

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* permanently manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.­This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with any other gas.­

*Aftermarket completion of sale, not for the purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.

PRECAUTIONS: WARNINGS

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.­

WARNING: This appliance is equipped for (natural or propane) gas. Field conversion is not permited.

WARNING: Do not use any accessory not ap- proved for use with this heater.­

WARNING: Any change to this heater or its con- trols can be dangerous.­

Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance. Never place any objects on the heater.­

Due to high temperatures, heater should be kept out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.­

Surface of heater becomes very hot when run- ning. Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition.

Heater will remain hot for a time after shut- down. Allow heater surfaces to cool before handling.­

Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room with heater.­

Make sure grille guard is in place before running heater. If screen or grille guard is removed for servicing it must be replaced prior to operating the heater.­

Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.­

PRECAUTIONS:

1.BF-6 LP may be installed in any room, but not any place where a strong wind would shut down the ap- pliance.

2.BF-10 LP and IR-10LP may be installed in a bed- room, but not a bathroom, or any place where a strong wind would shut down the appliance.

3.BF-20 LPT, BF-30 LPT, IR-20 LPT and IR-30 LPT may not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom, or any place where a strong wind would shut down the appliance.

4.This heater needs outside ventilation air to run properly. The Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS) safety shutoff system shuts down the heater if not

enough fresh air is available. See Fresh Air for Com- bustion and Ventilation, page 3.

5.Keep all air openings in heater clear, free of debris or any blockage. This will insure that enough air for proper combustion enters the heater.

6.If heater shuts off, do not relight until you provide fresh, outside air. If heater keeps shutting off, it re- quires servicing.

7.Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servic- ing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater.

8.Do not run heater:

Where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored

During dusty conditions.

9.Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner or similar products, turn heater off. If heated the vapors from these products may create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture.

10.Do not use heater if any part has been underwater. Immediately call a qualified service technician to in- spect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been underwater.

11.Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot/ODS to shutdown heater.

12.Always run heater with control knob in a locked posi- tion. Never set control knob between locked posi- tions. Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon monoxide may result if control knob is left between locked positions.

DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death.­

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:

Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble 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 oth- ers. These include pregnant women, persons with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.

Propane/LP Gas:

Propoane/LP gas is odorless. An odor making agent is added to propane/LP gas. The odor helps you detect a Propane/LP gas leak. However the odor added to propane/LP gas may be present even though no odor exists. Make certain you read and understand all warn-

Unvented Liquid Propane Fired Room Heater

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Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual

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Enerco HSBF20LPT, MHBF6LP, HSBF10LP, HSIR30LPT, HSIR20LPT Warnings, Precautions, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Propane/LP Gas