General Safety Information; Important Safety Information - Mi-T-M Corporation MH-0015-IM10 Manual Del Operador

WARNING: IMPROPER USE OF THIS HEATER CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM
BURNS, FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND /OR CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
WARNING: NOT FOR USE WITH DUCTWORK.
WARNING: NOT FOR HOME OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE USE. THE HOSE ASSEMBLY SHALL BE
PROTECTED FROM TRAFFIC, BUILDING MATERIAL AND CONTACT WITH HOT SURFACES
BOTH DURING USE AND WHILE IN STORAGE.
IMPORTANT: Read this User's Manual carefully and completely before attempting to operate or service this
heater. Improper use of the heater can cause serious injury or death from fire, explosion and carbon monox-
ide poisoning.
Every possible circumstance that may involve a hazard cannot be anticipated. The warnings in this manual
and attached to the unit are therefore not all-inclusive. If a procedure, work method or operating technique
not specifically recommended by the manufactorer is used, you must be sure it is safe for you and others.
You should also insure that equipment will not be damaged or made unsafe by the operating or maintenance
method you choose.
Other standards govern the use of fuel gasses and heat producing products in specific applications. Your
local authority can advise you of these.
You must provide the propane gas and cylinder(s). Use this heater only with a propane vapor withdrawal
supply system. Refer to Chapter 5 of the Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas ,
ANSI/NFPA 58. Your local library or fire department will have this booklet.
NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING OR WHILE CONNECTED TO A FUEL
SOURCE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Children should be kept away.
2. Always maintain proper clearance from combustible materials.
3. Minimum clearance should be: Sides - 3' Top - 5' Front - 5' Rear - 3'
4. Heater must be placed on level and solid footing.
5. Never place anything, including clothes or other flammable items on heater.
6. Do not modify heater, or operate a heater that has been modified.
7. Never use heater in occupied dwellings.
8. Never use heater in a tent.
9. Be sure that all guards are replaced before use.
10. For outdoor use, and indoor use only in well ventilated areas. For this heater, provide a minimum of 48
square inches of open space by opening a window or door to provide fresh, outside air. For additional
heaters, provide more ventilation.
11. Service and repair should be performed by a qualified service person. The heater should be inspected
before each use, and at least annually by a qualified person. More frequent cleaning may be required as
necessary. Do not service heater while hot or operating.
12. Never connect heater to an unregulated gas supply.
13. Before connecting the heater to the propane cylinder, make sure that the heater regulator knob is in the
"OFF" position.
14. NEVER handle an operating or hot heater, as severe burns may result. Wing nuts and burner heads become
very hot during operation. Do not attempt to adjust burner position while heater is operating. Always allow
at least 15 minutes of cooling time before handling the heater.
15. This heater is shipped from the factory for use with LP (propane) gas only. Do not convert to any other
gas. Installation must conform to local codes, or in their absence, with the standard for the Storage and
Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases ANSI/NFPA 58.
16. Be sure that all guards are replaced before use.
17. Do not use this heater on LP gas cylinders larger than 20 lbs. capacity
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