Safety; Important - DESA Heating Products SPC-15RG El Manual Del Propietario

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: Not for home or
recreational vehicle use.
WARNING: Fire, burn, inhala-
tion, and explosion hazard. Keep
solid combustibles, such as build-
ing 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, sol-
vents, paint thinner, dust particles
or unknown chemicals.
ASpHYXIATION HAZARD
• Do not use this heater for heating human
living quarters.
• Do not use in unventilated areas.
• The flow of combustion and ventilation
air must not be obstructed.
• Proper ventilation air must be provided
to support the combustion air require-
ments of the heater being used.
• Refer to the specification section of
the heater's manual, heater data plate,
or contact DESA Heating products to
determine combustion air ventilation
requirements of the heater.
• Lack of proper ventilation air will lead
to improper combustion.
• Improper combustion can lead to car-
bon monoxide poisoning leading to
serious injury or death. Symptom of
carbon monoxide poisoning can include
headaches dizziness and difficulty in
breathing.
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SaFeTy

1. Keep children and animals away from
heater.
2. Never operate heater while sleeping or
unattended.
3. Check the heater thoroughly for damage.
Do not operate a damaged heater.
4. Do not modify the heater or operate a
heater which has been modified from its
original condition.
5. Use only propane/LP gas.
6. Use only vapor withdrawal propane/LP
supply. If there is any question about
vapor withdrawal, ask your propane/LP
dealer.
7. For outdoor use only. Area must be well
ventilated. Provide minimum openings of
1 sq ft (0.093 m²) near the floor and 1 sq ft.
(0.093 m²) near the ceiling. Do not use
inside house, camper, tent, vehicle, or any
type of unvented or enclosed area.
8. Do not use heater in basement or below
ground level.
9. Before connecting heater to the propane/LP
tank, make sure the heater regulator knob
is in the OFF position. Always connect and
light heater in areas free of open flames.
10. Mount the propane/LP cylinders vertically
(shutoff valve up). Secure them from fall-
ing or being knocked over and protect
them from damage.
11. IMPORTANT: Use only hose and regulator
assembly provided with the dual burner
tank top heater. Inspect hose assembly
before each use. If there is excessive
abrasion or wear, or hose is cut, replace
with hose assembly listed on parts list
before using heater. Hose and regulator
must be protected from damage.
12. The heater burner must be at least 2 ft.
(0.61 m) above the floor. Always attach
to propane/LP tank in an upright position.
Never operate a heater on its side or at-
tach to propane/LP tank in a horizontal
position. This could lead to dangerous
flare-ups or fire. Do not direct heat toward
propane/LP cylinders.
13. Maintain minimum clearance from normal
combustible materials (like paper) as fol-
lows: Sides - 3 ft. (0.91 m); Top and Front
- 5 ft. (1.5 m). Locate 10 ft. (3 m) from
canvas or plastic tarpaulins or similar cov-
erings and secure them to prevent flapping
or movement due to wind action.
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