Desa Btu - Manual (Page 2)

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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: This product
contains and/or generates
chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer or
birth defects, or other reproduc-
tive harm.
WARNING: Fire, burn, inha-
lation, and explosion hazard.
Keep solid combustibles, such
as building materials, paper or
cardboard, a safe distance away
from the heater as recommended
by the instructions. Never use
the heater in spaces which do or
may contain volatile or airborne
combustibles, or products such
as gasoline, solvents, paint thin-
ner, dust particles or unknown
chemicals.
WARNING: Not for home or
recreational vehicle use.
The primary purpose of construction heaters is
to provide temporary heating of buildings under
construction, 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 au -
thority if you have questions about heater use.
Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and
heat producing products for specific uses. Your
local authorities can advise you about these.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
Some people are
more affected by carbon monoxide than others.
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re-
semble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, and/or
nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may
not be working properly. Get fresh air at once!
Have heater serviced.
Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An odor-
making agent is added to propane gas. The odor
helps you detect a propane gas leak. However, the
odor added to propane gas can fade. Propane gas
may be present even though no odor exists.
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.
1. Install and use heater with care. Follow all
local ordinances and codes. In the absence of
local ordinances and codes, refer to the Stan-
dard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied
Petroleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58. This instructs
on the safe storage and handling of propane/LP
gases.
2. Use only the hose and factory preset regulator
provided with the heater.
3. Use only propane gas set up for vapor with-
drawal.
4. For indoor and outdoor use. When used in-
doors, use only in well-vented areas. Provide
at least 120 square inches (774.2 cm 2 ) of fresh,
outside air before using heater.
5. Do not use heater in occupied dwellings,
sleeping quarters, campers, tents, or any type
of unvented or enclosed area.
6. Do not use heater in basement or below ground
level. Propane gas is heavier than air. If a leak
occurs, propane gas will sink to the lowest
possible level.
7. Do not use heater as a cooking device. Do not
place objects on top of heater.
8. Keep appliance area clear and free from com-
bustible materials, gasoline, paint thinner, and
other flammable vapors and liquids. Dust is
combustible. Do not use heater in areas with
high dust content.
9. Minimum heater clearances from combus-
tibles: Sides - 3 feet (1 meter), Top - 6 feet
(1.8 meters).
10. Keep heater at least 6 feet from propane
tank(s).
11. Keep propane tank(s) below 100º F (38° C).
12. Before each use, check heater for leaks. Never
use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a
mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints.
Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks
at once.
13. Check heater for damage before each use. Do
not use a damaged heater.
14. Check hose before each use of heater. If highly
worn or cut, replace with hose specified by the
manufacturer before using heater.
15. Do not alter heater. Keep heater in its original
state.
16. Do not use heater if altered.