Safety Information; Unpacking - Desa H.S.I. Series Owner's Manual

• SAFETY INFORMATION

• UNPACKING

SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: Read this owner's
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, oper-
ate, or service this heater. Im-
proper use of this heater can
cause serious injury or death
from burns, fire, explosion, elec-
trical shock, and carbon mon-
oxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the
flu, with headaches, dizziness, and/or nau-
sea. If you have these signs, the heater may
not be working properly. Get fresh air at
once! Have heater serviced. Some people
are more affected by carbon monoxide than
others. These include pregnant women, per-
sons with heart or lung disease or anemia,
those under the influence of alcohol, and
those at high altitudes.
Make certain you read and understand all
warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It
is your guide to safe and proper operation of
this heater.
• Use only kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil to
avoid risk of fire or explosion. Never use
gasoline, naphtha, paint thinners, alco-
hol, or other highly flammable fuels.
• Fueling
a) Personnel involved with fueling shall
be qualified and thoroughly familiar
with the manufacturer's instructions
and applicable federal, state, and lo-
cal regulations regarding the safe fu-
eling of heating units.
b)Only the type of fuel specified on the
heater's data plate shall be used.
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c) All flame, including the pilot light, if
any, shall be extinguished and the heater
allowed to cool, prior to fueling.
d)During fueling, all fuel lines and fuel-
line connections shall be inspected for
leaks. Any leaks shall be repaired prior
to returning the heater to service.
e) At no time shall more than one
day's supply of heater fuel be
stored inside a building in the vi-
cinity of the heater. Bulk fuel stor-
age shall be outside the structure.
f) All fuel storage shall be located a
minimum of 25 feet from heaters,
torches, welding equipment, and
similar sources of ignition (excep-
tion: the fuel reservoir integral with
the heater unit).
g)Whenever possible, fuel storage
shall be confined to areas where
floor penetrations do not permit
Early signs
fuel to drip onto or be ignited by a
fire at lower elevation.
h)Fuel storage shall be in accordance
with the federal, state, or local au-
thority having jurisdiction.
• Never use heater where gasoline, paint
thinner, or other highly flammable va-
pors are present.
• Follow all local ordinances and codes
when using heater.
• Heaters used in the vicinity of tarpau-
lins, canvas, or similar enclosure ma-
terials shall be located a safe distance
from such materials. The recommended
minimum safe distance is 10 feet. It is
further recommended that these enclo-
sure materials be of a fire retardant na-
ture. These enclosure materials shall be
securely fastened to prevent them from
igniting or from upsetting the heater
due to wind action.
• Use only in well-vented areas. Before
using heater, provide at least a three-
square-foot opening of fresh, outside
air for each 100,000 Btu/Hr of rating.
This heater produces carbon monox-
ide, which is listed by the State of
California as a reproductive toxin
under Proposition 65.
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Use only in places free of flammable
vapors or high dust content.
Use only the electrical voltage and fre-
quency specified on model plate.
Use only a three-prong, grounded ex-
tension cord.
Minimum heater clearances from com-
bustibles:
Outlet: 8 Ft. Sides: 4 Ft.
Top: 4 Ft. Rear: 4 Ft.
Locate heater on a stable and level sur-
face if heater is hot or running or a fire
may occur.
When moving or storing heater, keep
heater in a level position or fuel spill-
age may occur.
Keep children and animals away
from heater.
Unplug heater when not in use.
When used with thermostat, heater may
start anytime.
Never use heater in living or sleep-
ing areas.
Never block air inlet (rear) or air outlet
(front) of heater.
Never move, handle, refuel, or service
a hot, operating, or plugged-in heater.
Never attach duct work to front or rear
of heater.
Warning to New York City Residents
For Use Only At Construction Sites
in accordance with applicable NYC codes
under NYCFD certificate of approval
#4803, #4899, #4908, #4909, or #4934.
Remove all packing items applied to
heater for shipment.
Remove all items from carton.
heater is damaged, promptly inform
dealer where you bought heater.
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