Special Procedures - Pelsue 1557 Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

5.02 Make sure all L.P. fittings are tight. Use only a pipe joint compound that is
resistant to liquefied petroleum gases.
5.03 Propane bottle must be the vapor draw style, DOT (for U.S.) or CTC (for Canada)
approved 20 or 40 Lb. Gas cylinder. Do not use a forklift or liquid withdrawal
cylinder. Use only LPG (propane) fuel.
5.04 Propane is very flammable. Propane is scented and its strong odor is readily
detectable. If a gas odor is detected at any time, do not operate or continue to
operate the unit until the source of the gas odor has been located.
In the event of a leak, propane is heaver than air and will accumulate in low
areas. Never strike a match, create a spark or flame when you smell gas.
Move the heater outside and ventilate the area. Find and correct the source of the
leak before attempting to light the heater. If the leak cannot be corrected, do not
tamper with the heater. Turn the heater off and consult the manufacture or
qualified technician.
5.05 Do not lean over heater when lighting. When lighting with a match, light through
the hole provided on the side of the reflector. Do not light at orifice.
5.06 Do not move, handle or service unit while hot or burning. Permanent skin tissue
damage can occur if contact is made with the unit. Let the heater cool down after it
has been shut off.
5.07 Never direct this infrared construction heater toward any LP gas cylinder within
20Ft. The heater must be a minimum of six feet from any LP gas cylinder.
Keep away from fabric or other combustibles. Survey the work area for any
potential hazards and correct them before operation.
5.07 Unit should be used in a well-ventilated area. Provide a positive air displacement
of at least 4-CFM per 1000 BTUH of the heaters rated input.
5.08 Heater should be inspected before each use and at least annually by a
Qualified service agency.
5.09 Minimum ambient temperature for using this heater is -20°F –(29°C). The heater
Is designer for use as a construction heater under ANSI Z83.7 & CGA 2.14.
Check with your local fire safety authority if you have questions about applications.
5.10 WARNING: For the safe installation of this unit, the following table of clearances
Must be maintained.
NOTE: Clearances are established by A.N.S.I. and the Canadian Gas Association
as proper clearances to combustible such as wood, cardboard, tent fabrics etc. in
case of tip over or inadvertent unsupervised operation.
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