Desa BNG150T - Manual (Page 2)

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NATURAL GAS CONSTRUCTION HEATER
150,000 BTU/HR
SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNING: FIRE, BURN, IN-
HALATION, AND EXPLOSION
HAZARD. KEEP SOLID COMBUS-
TIBLES, SUCH AS BUILDING MA-
TERIALS, PAPER OR CARD-
BOARD, A SAFE DISTANCE
AWAY FROM THE HEATER AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE IN-
STRUCTIONS. NEVER USE THE
HEATER IN SPACES WHICH DO
OR MAY CONTAIN VOLATILE OR
AIRBORNE COMBUSTIBLES, OR
PRODUCTS SUCH AS GASO-
LINE, SOLVENTS, PAINT THIN-
NER, DUST PARTICLES OR UN-
KNOWN CHEMICALS.
WARNING: Not for home or
recreational vehicle use.
WARNINGS
The heater is designed for use as a construc-
tion heater. Certain standards govern the
use of fuel gases and heating products for
specific uses. Your local authority can ad-
vise you about these. The primary purpose
of construction heaters is to provide tempo-
rary heating of buildings under construc-
tion, alteration or repair. Properly used, the
heater provides safe economical heating.
Products of combustion are vented into the
area being heated.
We cannot foresee every use which may be
made of our heaters. Check with your local
fire safety authority if you have questions
about heater use.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Some
people are more affected by carbon monox-
ide than others. Early signs of carbon mon-
oxide poisoning resemble the flu, with head-
aches, dizziness, and/or nausea. If you have
these signs, the heater may not be working
properly. Get fresh air at once! Check for
proper ventilation and have heater serviced.
Natural Gas: Natural gas has a distinctive
odor. This odor helps you detect a natural gas
leak. However, the odor may fade. Natural gas
may be present even though no odor exists.
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.
• Install and use heater with care. Follow
all local ordinances and codes. In the ab-
sence of local ordinances and codes, re-
fer to the National Fuel Gas Code Hand-
book, NFPA54/ANSI Z223.1 and the
Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/
CGA B149.1. This instructs on the safe
storage and handling of flammable gases.
• Use only the electrical voltage and fre-
quency specified on model plate. The
electrical connections and grounding of
the heater shall follow the National
Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or the
Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1.
• Electrical grounding instructions —
This appliance is equipped with a three-
prong (grounding) plug for your pro-
tection against shock hazard and should
be plugged directly into a properly
grounded three-prong receptacle or
extension cord.
• Use only with natural gas. Do not at-
tempt to use with propane/LP gas.
• Provide adequate ventilation. Before
using heater, provide at least a three-
square-foot opening of fresh, outside
air for each 100,000 Btu/Hr of rating.
• This heater produces carbon monoxide,
which is listed by the State of Califor-
nia as a reproductive toxin under Propo-
sition 65.
• For indoor use only. Do not use heater
outdoors.
• Keep heater away from strong drafts,
wind, water spray, rain, or dripping water.
• Do not use heater in occupied dwell-
ings or in living or sleeping quarters.
• Do not use heater in a basement or be-
low ground level.
• Keep appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline, paint
thinner, and other flammable vapors and
liquids. Dust is combustible. Do not use
heater in areas with high dust content.
• Minimum heater clearances from com-
bustible materials:
Outlet: 8 Ft.
Sides: 2 Ft.
Top: 6 Ft. Rear: 2 Ft.
• Check heater for damage before each
use. Do not use a damaged heater.
• Check hose (if used) before each use
of heater. If highly worn or cut, replace
with hose specified by manufacturer
before using heater.
• Do not alter heater. Keep heater in its
original state.
• Do not use heater if altered.
• Locate heater on stable and level sur-
face if heater is hot or operating.
• Never block air inlet (rear) or air outlet
(front) of heater.
• Do not leave heater unattended.
• Keep children and animals away from
heater.
• This heater is equipped with a thermo-
stat. Heater may start at anytime.
• Never move, handle, or service a hot
or operating heater. Severe burns may
result. You must wait 15 minutes after
turning heater off.
• To prevent injury, wear gloves when
handling heater.
• Never attach duct work to heater.
• Turn off natural gas supply to heater
and unplug heater when not in use.
• Use only original replacement parts.
This heater must use design-specific
parts. Do not substitute or use generic
parts. Improper replacement parts could
cause serious or fatal injuries.