Desa TC102 Owner's Manual page 2

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, inha-
lation, and explosion hazard.
Keep solid combustibles, such
as building 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, solvents, paint thin-
ner, 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/
CGA 2.14. 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
poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches,
dizziness, and/or nausea. If you have these
signs, the heater may not be working prop-
erly. Get fresh air at once! Have heater
serviced.
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SAFETy
Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An
odor-making agent is added to propane gas.
The odor helps you detect a propane gas
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 Liq-
uefied Petroleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58 and
the Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGA
B149.2. This instructs on the safe storage
and handling of propane/LP gases.
2. Use only the hose and factory preset
regulator provided with the heater.
3. Use only propane gas set up for vapor
withdrawal.
4. For indoor and outdoor use. When used
indoors, use only in well-vented areas.
Provide at least 120 square inches
(774.2 cm
using heater.
5. Do not use heater in occupied dwellings,
sleeping quarters, campers, tents, or any
type of unvented or enclosed area.
6. Do not use heater in basement or below
ground level. Propane gas is heavier than
air. If a leak occurs, propane gas will sink
to the lowest possible level.
7. Do not use heater as a cooking device.
Do not place objects on top of heater.
8. 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.
9. Minimum heater clearances from com-
bustibles:
Sides 3 feet (1 m), Top 6 feet (1.8 m)
10. Keep heater at least 6 feet (1.8 m) from
propane tank(s).
11. Keep propane tank(s) below 100º F
(38° C).
12. Before each use, check heater for leaks.
Never use an open flame to check for a
leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and
water to all joints. Bubbles forming show
a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
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