Desa XL9 Series Operating Manual page 10

SAFETY INFORMATION
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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
IMPORTANT: Read this entire manual carefully before
operating or effectuating any maintenance procedures
on this generator. The misuse of the generator can cause
serious of fatal injuries due to burns, fi res, explosions,
electrical shock or asphyxiation from carbon monoxide.
DANGER: carbon monoxide asphyxiation can be fatal!
Carbon Monoxide Asphyxiation– The fi rst symptoms of car-
bon monoxide asphyxiation are similar to that of the fl u, head-
aches, dizziness and/or nausea. These symptoms could be
caused by the malfunctioning of the generator. In this case go
outside immediately! Have the generator repaired. Then you
may start it again. Some people are more affected by the effects
of carbon monoxide than others, especially pregnant women,
those who suffer from heart or lung disease or anaemic people;
also those who have consumed alcoholic beverages, and those
who are at high altitudes. Be sure to read and understand all of
the warnings. Conserve this manual for future reference: it will
provide you with instructions to operate your generator safely
and correctly. Use only kerosene or diesel to diminish the risk of
fi re or explosion. Never use gasoline, naphtha, paint thinners,
alcohol or other highly fl ammable combustants.
• Filling the Tank.
a) The personnel charged with fi lling the tank should be qualifi ed
and completely familiar with the factory instructions and the
current governmental regulations regarding the secure
provision of generators.
b) Use only the type of fuel expressly specifi ed on the
identifi cation plate located on the generator.
c) Before fi lling the tank, extinguish all of the fl ames, including
the pilot light and wait for the generator to cool down.
d) While fi lling the tank inspect all of the fuel lines and their
junctions to check for fuel losses.
repaired before starting the generator again.
e) Under no circumstances should you conserve a quantity of
combustible superior to that which is necessary to maintain in
function the heater for one day in the same building or nearby
the heater. The fuel storage cisterns should be located in a
separate building.
f) All of the fuel tanks should be located a minimum safety
distance from the heater, (like current government regulation),
as well as oxyhydrogen blowpipe/ torches, welding equipment
and similar ignition sources (with the exception of the fuel tank
incorporated in the generator).
g) The fuel should be stored in areas where the fl ooring will
not soak up any fuel spills or any drips of fuel line, the fl ame
underneath that could cause a fi re.
h) All fuel storage must be effectuated in compliance with the
current government regulations.
• Never use the generator in rooms where gasoline, paint thin-
ner, or other highly fl ammable materials are located.
• While the heater is in use follow all of the local ordinances and
current government regulations
• Heaters used close to large pieces of fabric, curtains or other
similar materials must be situated at a safe distance from
these objects. The minimum safety distance is that which is
Any losses must be
advised by the current regulations in the your country. It is
also advisable to use fi reproof materials for coverings. Such
materials should be fastened in a safe manner, so as to avoid
their catching fi re and prevent interference with the generator
caused by wind.
• Use only well ventilated areas. Predispose an opening or
at least an air exchange system that meets the current gov-
ernmental regulations in your area so that fresh air will be
provided.
• Supply the generator with the proper voltage and frequency as
specifi ed on the identifi cation plate.
• Use only extension cords with three wires correctly connected
to a grounded plug.
• The minimum safety distance is the distance required by the
current governmental regulations in your area.
• Place the generator in a position so that when it is hot or in
function it will be on a stable and level surface, so that you
avoid starting a fi re
• When you move or store the generator, maintain it in a level
position in order to avoid fuel loss.
• Keep children and animals away from the generator.
• Disconnect the generator when it is not in use.
• When it is controlled by another device (like a thermostat or a
timer), the heater could turn itself on at any time.
• Never place the generator in inhabited rooms.
• Never obstruct the aspiration or dissipation vents.
• When the heater is hot, connected to the power supply or in
function it should never be moved, handled, or refi lled and no
maintenance should be performed on it.
• Smoke that is produced from the fi rst combustion is due to the
evaporation of organic materials (ceramic) present in the com-
bustion tank and anticorrosion oil present on the surface of the
burner. After a few minutes the smoke will stop.
• The environmental operating temperature is –30°C + 30°C