Desa R110M3 Owner's Manual page 3

SAFETY
INFORMATION
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• 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.
• Fueling
a) Personnel involved with fueling shall be qualified and thoroughly familiar
with the manufacturer's instructions and applicable federal, state, and local
regulations regarding the safe fueling of heating units.
b) Only the type of fuel specified on the heater's data plate shall be used.
c) All flame, including the pilot light, if any, shall be extinguished and the heater
allowed to cool, prior to fueling.
d) During fueling, all fuel lines and fuel-line connections shall be inspected for
leaks. Any leaks shall be repaired prior to returning the heater to service.
e) At no time shall more than one day's supply of heater fuel be stored inside a
building in the vicinity of the heater. Bulk fuel storage shall be outside the
structure.
f) All fuel storage shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from heaters, torches,
welding equipment, and similar sources of ignition (exception: the fuel reser-
voir integral with the heater unit).
g) Whenever possible, fuel storage shall be confined to areas where floor penetra-
tions do not permit fuel to drip onto or be ignited by a fire at lower elevation.
h) Fuel storage shall be in accordance with the federal, state, or local authority
having jurisdiction.
• Never use heater where gasoline, paint thinner, or other highly flammable
vapors are present. Never use heater in areas with high dust content.
• Minimum heater clearances from combustibles:
Outlet: 8 Ft. Sides: 4 Ft.
• Heaters used in the vicinity of tarpaulins, canvas, or similar enclosure
materials shall be located a safe distance from such materials. The recom-
mended minimum safe distance is 10 feet. It is further recommended that
these enclosure materials be of a fire retardant nature. These enclosure
materials shall be securely fastened to prevent them from igniting or from
upsetting the heater due to wind action.
• Use only in well vented areas. Provide at least three 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 a three-prong, grounded extension cord. Use only with the electrical
voltage and frequency specified on model plate.
• Unplug heater when not in use.
• Never block air inlet (rear) or air outlet (front) of heater. Never attach duct
work to front or rear of heater.
• Locate heater on a stable and level surface while hot or running or a fire may occur.
• When moving or storing heater, keep heater in a level position or fuel spillage
may occur.
• Never move, handle, refuel, or service a hot, operating, or plugged-in heater.
• When used with thermostat, heater may start anytime.
• Keep children and animals away from heater.
• Never use heater in living or sleeping areas.
• Follow all local ordinances and codes when using heater.
Top: 4 Ft. Rear: 4 Ft.
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