Safety - Desa BLP55VA Owner's Manual

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: 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.
WARNING: Not for home or
recreational vehicle use.
The heater is designed for use as a construc-
tion heater in accordance with ANSI Z83.7/
CGA2.14. Other standards govern the use of
fuel gases and heating products for specific
uses. Your local authority can advise you
about these. The primary purpose of construc-
tion 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.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Some people
are more affected by carbon monoxide than
others. Early signs of carbon monoxide poi-
soning resemble the flu, with headaches, diz-
ziness 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.
Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An
odor-making agent is added to propane gas.
The odor helps you detect a propane gas
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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
warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It
is your guide to safe and proper operation of
this heater.
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
Propane Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA
B149.2. This instructs on the safe storage
and handling of propane gases.
State of Massachusetts: The installation
must be made by a licensed plumber or
gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Mas-
sachusetts.
2. Use only the electrical voltage and fre-
quency specified on model plate. The
electrical connections and grounding of
the heater shall follow the National Electric
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian
Electrical Code, Part 1.
3. Electrical Grounding Instructions - This
appliance is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug for your protection against
shock hazard and should be plugged di-
rectly into a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle or extension cord.
4. Use only the hose and factory preset
regulator provided with the heater.
5. Use only propane gas set up for vapor
withdrawal.
6. Provide adequate ventilation. Before us-
ing heater, provide at least a three square
foot opening of fresh, outside air for each
100,000 Btu/Hr (105,500 k/j) of rating.
7. For indoor use only. Do not use heater
outdoors.
8. Do not use heater in occupied dwellings
or in living or sleeping quarters.
9. Do not use heater in a basement or below
ground level. Propane gas is heavier than
air. If a leak occurs, propane gas will sink
to the lowest possible level.
10. Keep appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline, paint
thinner and other flammable vapors and
liquids. Dust is combustible. Do not use
heater in areas with high dust content.
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