Section 1 - Safety Information - Desa B350D Service Manual

H I G H P R E S S U R E P O R T A B L E F O R C E D A I R H E A T E R S E R V I C E M A N U A L
SAFETY INFORMATION
S E C T I O N
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Safety Requirements
This service manual is intended for use by individuals with adequate electrical and mechanical
skills. Attempts to repair this heater by individuals without those skills can result in personal
injury as well as property damage.
IMPORTANT: Read the Owner's Manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble,
operate, or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death
from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
Make certain you read and understand all Warnings.
Warnings
• Use only kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil to avoid risk of fire or explosion. Never use gasoline,
naphtha, paint thinners, alcohol, or other highly flammable fuels.
• Never use heater where gasoline, paint thinner, or other highly flammable vapors are
present.
• Follow all local ordinances and codes when using heater.
• Use only in well vented areas. Provide at least three (3) square feet of fresh, outside air for
each 100,000 BTU/Hr of rating. This heater produces carbon monoxide, which is listed by
the State of California as a reproductive toxin under Proposition 65.
• Use only in places free of flammable vapors or high dust content.
• Use only with the electrical voltage and frequency specified on model plate.
• Use only a three-prong, grounded extension cord.
• Minimum heater clearances from combustibles:
Outlet: 8 Ft.
• Locate heater on a stable and level surface while hot or running or a fire may occur.
• When moving or storing, heater must be in a level position or fuel spillage may occur.
• Keep children and animals away from heater.
• Unplug heater when not in use.
• This heater is equipped with a thermostat. When plugged in, heater may start anytime.
• Never use heater in living or sleeping 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.
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WARNING ICON G 001
Sides: 4 Ft. Top: 4 Ft. Rear: 4 Ft.
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