Safety Precautions - Mr. Heater MH125FAV Operating Instructions And Owner's Manual

NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1.­ Check­the­heater­thoroughly­for­damage.­DO­NOT­operate­a­
damaged­heater.
2.­ DO­NOT­modify­the­heater­or­operate­a­heater­which­has­
been­modified­from­its­original­condition.
3.­ Use­only­propane­gas.
4.­ Use­only­VAPOR­WITHDRAWAL­propane­supply.­If­there­is­any­
question­about­vapor­withdrawal,­ask­your­propane­dealer.
5.­ Mount­the­propane­cylinders­vertically­(shutoff­valve­up).­
Secure­them­from­falling­or­being­knocked­over­and­protect­
them­from­damage.
6.­ Locate­propane­containers­at­least­(USA)­7­ft.­(2.13m),­
(Canada)­10­ft.­(3m)­from­the­heater­and­do not­direct­
exhaust­toward­containers.
7.­ IMPORTANT­Use­only­the­hose­and­regulator­assembly­
provided­with­the­heater.­Match­the­color­stripe­on­the­
hangtag­attached­to­the­hose­assembly­with­the­color­on­
the­label­located­near­the­propane­inlet­fitting­on­the­heater.­
Inspect­hose­assembly­before­each­use­of­the­heater.­If­there­
is­excessive­abrasion­or­wear,­or­hose­is­cut,­replace­with­hose­
assembly­listed­on­parts­list­before­using­heater.
8.­­ For­either­indoor­or­outdoor­use.­Adequate­ventilation­must­be­
provided.­Figure 1.­(also­see­"Operating­Precautions").
9.­ If­at­any­time­gas­odor­is­detected,­IMMEDIATELY­
DISCONTINUE­operation­until­the­source­of­gas­has­been­
located­and­corrected.­Read­enclosed­Odor­fade­and­Propane­
Sheet­for­additional­information­about­detecting­propane­
leaks.
10.­ Maintain­minimum­clearance­from­normal­combustible­
material­(like­paper).­Figure 2.­
11.­ Due­to­the­high­surface­and­exhaust­temperatures,­adults­and­
children­must­observe­clearances­to­avoid­burns­or­clothing­
ignition.
12.­ Operate­only­on­a­stable,­level­surface.
13.­ Do­not­use­with­duct­work.­Do­not­restrict­inlet­or­exit.
14.­ Use­only­the­electrical­power­specified.­The­electrical­
connection­and­grounding­must­comply­with­National­
Electrical­Code­-­ANSI/NFPA­70­(USA)­and­CSA­C22.1­Canadian­
Electrical­Code,­Part­1­(Canada).
15.­ Use­only­a­properly­grounded­3-prong­receptacle­or­extension­
cord.
16.­ Do­not­move,­handle­or­service­while­hot­or­burning.
17.­ Do not adjust the heater combustion tube elevation while
heater is running or hot. Adjustments to elevation should
only be made after the heater has cooled to touch.
18.­ Use­only­in­accordance­with­local­codes­or,­in­the­absence­of­
local­codes,­with­the­Standard­for­the­Storage­and­Handling­
of­Liquefied­Petroleum­Gases­ANSI/NFPA­58­and­CSA­B149.1,­
Natural­Gas­and­Propane­Installation­Code.
Mr. Heater, Inc.| Forced Air Propane Construction Heater
Figure 1
VENTILATION:­Minimum­openings­required
Heater
Forced­air­(125)­.................... 2­ft
Figure 2
MINIMUM­CLEARANCE:­From­normal­combustible­material
Clearance
From­floor­ . ...................................0­ft
From­outlet­ . .................................6­ft
From­sides­...................................2­ft
From­top­ . .....................................3­ft
Locate­10­ft.­from­canvas­or­plastic­tarpaulins­or­similar­
coverings­and­secure­them­to­prevent­flapping­or­movement­
due­to­wind­action.
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Operating Instructions and Owner's Manual
Opening Opening
near floor near ceiling
2 ­..........................2­ft 2
125 Forced Air