Safety Information - L.B. White CP350AK Owner's Manual

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 va-
pors are present.
• Follow all local ordinances and codes when using heater.
• 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. Before using heater, provide at least a three-
square-foot opening of fresh, outside air for each 100,000 Btu/Hr of rating.
This heater produces carbon monoxide, which is listed by the State of Califor-
nia 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. Sides: 4 Ft.
• 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.
• Keep children and animals away from heater.
• Unplug heater when not in use.
• This heater has a built-in thermostat. Plugged-in heater may start at 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.
Top: 4 Ft. Rear: 4 Ft.
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