Odour Fade Warning - DeWalt DXRH008E Instruction Manual

NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!
WARNING
Asphyxiation Hazard
• Do not use in unventilated areas
• The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be obstructed
• Proper ventilation air must be provided to support the combustion air
requirements of the heater being used.
• Refer to the specification section of the heater's manual, heater
dataplate, or contact the factory to determine combustion air ventilation
requirements of the heater.
• Lack of proper ventilation air will lead to improper combustion
• Improper combustion can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning leading
to serious injury or death. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can
include headaches, dizziness and difficulty in breathing.
to 110 hours on a 5KG) cartridge (based on "HI" and "LO" settings). Due to the properties
of Propane gas (G31), run times can be significantly reduced when operating continuously
at temperatures below -6.6 C.
• This heater is equipped with a tip-over safety switch. Nuisance shut-downs may be
experienced if the unit is bumped or moved. if this occurs simply relight the heater.
• Due to natural operation of small tanks, condensation may build up on tank and drip on
surface under heater. Sometimes this condensation may freeze due to the extreme cold
caused when propane (G31) vaporizes. This is normal and no reason for alarm.
Fuel Gas Odour
Propane gas(G31) and butane/propane mixture (G30+G31) gases have man‑made
odourants added specifically for detection of fuel gas leaks. If a gas leak occurs
you should be able to smell the fuel gas. Since Propane (G31) is heavier than air
you should smell for the gas odour low to the floor. ANY GAS Odour IS YOUR
SIGNAL TO GO INTO IMMEDIATE ACTION!
• Do not take any action that could ignite the fuel gas. Do not operate any electrical
switches. Do not pull any power supply or extension cords. Do not light matches or any
other source of flame. Do not use your telephone.
• Get everyone out of the building and away from the area immediately.
• Close all propane (G31) gas tank or cartridge fuel supplyvalves, or the main fuel supply
valve located at the meter if you use natural gas.
• Propane gas(G31) is heavier than air and may settle in low areas. When you have reason
to suspect a propane leak, keep out of all low areas.
• Use your neighbor's phone and call your fuel gas supplier and your fire department. Do
not re-enter the building or area.
• Stay out of the building and away from the area until declared safe by the firefighters and
your fuel gas supplier.
• FINALLY, let the fuel gas service person and the firefighters check for escaped gas. Have
them air out the building and area before you return. Properly trained service people must
repair any leaks, check for further leakages, and then relight the appliance for you.

Odour Fade Warning

Odour Fading - No Odour Detected
• Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell the odour of the man-made
chemical added to propane(G31). You must determine if you can smell the odourant in
these fuel gases.
• Learn to recognize the odour of propane gas (G31).
• Smoking can decrease your ability to smell. Being around an odour for a period of time
can affect your sensitivity to that particular odour. Odours present in animal confinement
buildings can mask fuel gas odour.
• The odourant in propane gas (G31) is colorless and the intensity of its odour can fade
under some circumstances. If there is an underground leak, the movement of gas through
the soil can filter the odourant.
• Propane gas (G31) odour may differ in intensity at different levels. Since Propane gas
(G31)is heavier than air, there may be more odour at lower levels.
• Always be sensitive to the slightest gas odour. If you continue to detect any gas odour,
no matter how small, treat it as a serious leak. Immediately go into action as discussed
previously.
ATTENTION - CRITICAL POINTS TO REMEMBER!
• Propane gas (G31) or Butane/Propane mixture (G30+G31) has a distinctive odour. Learn
to recognize these odours. (Reference Fuel Gas Odour and Odour Fading sections above.
• Even If you are not properly trained in the service and repair of the heater, ALWAYS be
consciously aware of the odours of propane gas(G31) and natural gas.
• If you have not been properly trained in repair and service of propane gas(G31) or
Butane/Propane mixture(G30+G31) then do not attempt to light heater, perform service
or repairs, or make any adjustments to the heater on the propane (G31) or Butane/
Propane mixture(G30+G31) gas fuel system.
• A periodic sniff test around the heater or at the heater's joints; i.e. hose, connections,
etc., is a good safety practice under any conditions. If you smell even a small amount of
gas, CONTACT YOUR FUEL GAS SUPPLIER IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT WAIT!
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