Safety Information - Desa RM100LP Manual Del Propietário

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: This product con-
tains and/or generates chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer or birth defects
or other reproductive 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 GASO-
LINE, SOLVENTS, PAINT THINNER,
DUST PARTICLES OR UNKNOWN
CHEMICALS.
WARNING: NOT FOR
HOME OR RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE USE.
The heater is designed for use as a construction
heater in accordance with ANSI Z83.7/CGA 2.14.
Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and
heating products for specific uses. Your local author-
ity can advise you about these. 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
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 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! Check
for proper ventilation and have heater serviced.
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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.
• 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 Installation
Code, CAN/CGA B149.2. This instructs on the
safe storage and handling of propane gases.
• Use only the electrical voltage and frequency
specified on model plate. The electrical connec-
tions 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 protection against shock hazard and should be
plugged directly into a properly grounded three-
prong receptacle or extension cord.
• This product has been approved for use in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Use only the hose and factory preset regulator
provided with the heater.
• Use only propane gas set up for vapor
withdrawal.
• Provide adequate ventilation. Before using
heater, provide at least a three-square-foot
(91 cm) opening of fresh, outside air for each
100,000 Btu/Hr of rating.
• For indoor use only. Do not use heater outdoors.
• Do not use heater in occupied dwellings or in
living or sleeping quarters.
• 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 pos-
sible level.
• Keep appliance area clear and free from com-
bustible materials, gasoline, paint thinner and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
• Do not use heater in areas with high dust con-
tent. Dust is combustible.
• Minimum heater clearances from combustible
materials:
Outlet: 8 Ft. (2.44 m) Sides: 2 Ft. (60.96 cm)
Top: 6 Ft. (1.83 m) Rear: 2 Ft. (60.96 cm)
• Keep heater at least six feet from propane
tank(s). Do not point heater at propane tank(s)
within 20 feet.
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