Safety Information - Desa PORTABLE PROPANE/LP HEATER Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

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Propane/LP gas is odorless.
Propane/LP Gas:
An odor-making agent is added to propane/LP
gas. The odor helps you detect a fuel gas leak.
However, the odor added to propane/LP gas can
fade. Propane/LP 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.
WARNING: Any change to
this heater or its controls can
be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not use any
accessory not approved for use
with this heater.
WARNING: If the recreational
or commercial enclosure does
not have a window or roof vent,
Do not use this heater inside.
This heater should be inspected
before each use. Frequent clean-
ing may be required. The control
compartments, burners and cir-
culating air passageways of the
heater must be kept clean.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
of traffic and away from combus-
tible materials.
Children and adults should be
alerted to the hazard of high
surface temperature and should
stay away to avoid burns or
clothing ignition.
Do not place clothing or other
flammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects on the heater.
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Heater will remain hot for a time
after shutdown. Allow surface to
cool before touching.
Young children should be care-
fully supervised when they are
near the heater.
Any safety screen or guard
removed for servicing the ap-
pliance must be replaced prior
to operating the heater.
Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible ma-
terials, gasoline and other flam-
mable vapors and liquids.
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 Lique-
fied Petroleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58 and the
Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA
B149.2. This instructs on the safe storage and
handling of propane/LP gases.
2. This appliance is only for use with the type of
gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance
is not convertible for use with other gases.
3. This heater may be used in a recreational
enclosure or temporary construction work
enclosure with a remote refillable propane/LP
cylinder ONLY when the cylinder is located
outdoors and the heater is used with the hose
kit 100427-01. NEVER bring a refillable pro-
pane/LP cylinder indoors. A fire or explosion
can occur causing property damage, serious
injury or death.
4. Use only the factory preset regulator provided
with the heater. Use only replacement pressure
regulators specified in this manual.
5. If used, inspect the hose before each use of
the heater. If it is evident there is excessive
abrasion or wear, or the hose is cut, it must
be replaced prior to the heater being put into
operation. Use replacement hose assembly kit
100427-01 (see Accessories, page 13).
6. Use only propane gas set up for vapor with-
drawal.
7. This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom
or bathroom.
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