Universal SPC-150T, 80-FAP operating instructions Operating Precautions Safety Precautions

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS			SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This is a propane, direct-fired, forced air heater. It's intended		1.	Check the heater thoroughly for damage. DO NOT
use is primarily temporary heating of buildings under construc-			operate a damaged heater.
tion, alteration or repair.		2.	DO NOT modify the heater or operate a heater which
			has been modified from its original condition.
!	WARNING
		3.	Use only propane gas.
NOT FOR HOME OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE USE		4.	Use only VAPOR WITHDRAWAL propane supply. If
			there is any question about vapor withdrawal, ask
			your propane dealer.
Propane is heavier than air. If propane leaks from a connection		5.	Mount the propane cylinders vertically (shutoff valve
or fitting, it sinks to the floor, collecting there with the surround-			up). Secure them from falling or being knocked over
ing air, forming a potentially explosive mixture. Obviously,			and protect them from damage.
propane leaks should be avoided, so set up the propane supply		6.	Locate propane containers at least 7 ft. from the
with utmost care. Leak check new connections or reconnections			heater and do not direct exhaust toward containers.
with a soap and water solution and follow all connection		7.	Use only the hose and regulator assembly provided
instructions herein. Also, ask your propane dealer for advice			with the heater. Inspect hose assembly before each
on the propane supply installation and ask him to check it if			use of the heater. If there is excessive abrasion or
there are any questions.			wear, or hose is cut, replace with hose assembly
			listed on parts list before using heater.
Direct-Fired means that all of the combustion products enter		8.	For indoor use only. Area must be well ventilated.
the heated space.	Even though this heater operates very		Provide minimum openings of 2 sq. ft. near the floor
close to 100 percent combustion efficiecy, it still produces			and 2 sq. ft. near the ceiling (also see "Operating
small amounts of carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide (called			Precautions").
CO) is toxic. We can tolerate small amounts but not a lot. CO		9.	If at any time gas odor is detected, IMMEDIATELY
can build up in a heated space and failure to provide adequate			DISCONTINUE operation until the source of gas has
ventilation could result in death. The symptoms of inadequate			been located and corrected.
ventilation are:		10.	Install the heater such that it is not directly exposed to
headache			water spray, rain and/or dripping water.
dizziness		11.	Maintain minimum clearance from normal combust-
burning eyes and nose			ible material (like paper) as follows:
nausea			floor-0 ft.;outlet-6 ft.; sides-1 ft.; top-3 ft. Locate 10 ft.
dry mouth or sore throat			from canvas or plastic tarpaulins or similar coverings
So, be sure to follow advice about ventilation in these operating			and secure them to prevent flapping or movement
instructions.			due to wind action.
		12.	Operate only on a stable, level surface.
Forced Air means that a blower or fan pushes the air through		13.	Do not use with ductwork. Do not restrict inlet or exit.
the heater. Proper combustion depends upon this air flow;		14.	Use only the electrical power specified. The electri-
therefore, the heater must not be revised, modified or oper-			cal connection and grounding must comply with
ated with parts removed or missing. Likewise, safety systems			National Electrical Code - ANSI/NFPA 70.
must not be circumvented or modified in order to operate the		15.	Use only a properly grounded 3-prong receptacle or
heater.			extension cord.
		16.	Do not move, handle or service while hot or burning.
When the heater is to be operated in the presence of other		17.	Use only in accordance with local codes or, in the
people the user is responsible for properly acquainting			absence of local codes, with the Standard for the
those present with the safety precautions and instruc-			Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases
tions, and of the hazards involved.			ANSI/NFPA 58-1998.

WARNING: FIRE, BURN, INHALATION, AND EX-

PLOSION HAZARD. KEEP SOLID COMBUSTIBLES, SUCH

AS BUILDING MATERIALS, PAPER OR CARDBOARD, A

SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE HEATER AS RECOM-

MENDED BY THE INSTUCTIONS NEVER USE THE HEATER

IN SPACES WHICH DO OR MAY CONTAIN VOLATILE OR

AIRBORNE COMBUSTIBLES, OR PRODUCTS SUCH AS

GASOLINE, SOLVENTS, PAINT THINNER, DUST PAR-

TICLES OR UNKNOWN CHEMICALS.

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