Safety Information - Desa 55-F El Manual Del Propietario

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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, in-
halation 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 heater is designed for use as a construc-
tion heater in accordance with ANSI Z83.7/
CGA2.14. Other standards govern the use of
fuel gases and heating products for specific
uses. Your local authority can advise you
about these. The primary purpose of construc-
tion 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 authority 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:
more affected by carbon monoxide than oth-
ers. Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning
resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness
and/or nausea. If you have these signs, the
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heater may not be working properly. Get fresh
air at once! Check for proper ventilation and
have heater serviced.
Propane gas is odorless. An
Propane Gas:
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 Standard for Storage and
Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas,
ANSI/NFPA 58 and the Propane Gas
Installation Code, CAN/CGA B149.2. This
instructs on the safe storage and handling
of propane gases.
2. 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.
3. Electrical Grounding Instructions - This
appliance is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug for your protection against
shock hazard and should be plugged di-
rectly into a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle or extension cord.
4. Use only the hose and factory preset
regulator provided with the heater.
5. Use only propane gas set up for vapor
withdrawal.
6. Provide adequate ventilation. Before us-
ing heater, provide at least a three square
foot opening of fresh, outside air for each
100,000 Btu/Hr (105,500 k/j) of rating.
7. For indoor use only. Do not use heater
outdoors.
8. Do not use heater in occupied dwellings
or in living or sleeping quarters.
9. Do not use heater in a basement or below
ground level. Propane gas is heavier than
air. If a leak occurs, propane gas will sink
to the lowest possible level.
10. 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.
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