Mr. Heater F270800 Operating Instructions And Owner's Manual page 3

NEVER NEVER LEA NEVER LEA
partments, burner and circulating air passageways of the
ODOR FADE WARNING
appliance must be kept clean, see MAINTENANCE.
WARNING •
DO NOT use this heater if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
Asphyxiation Hazard
inspect the heater and to replace any part of the control
• Do not use in unventilated areas.
system and any gas control, which has been under wa-
• The flow of combustion and ventilation air must
ter.
not be obstructed.
•
• Proper ventilation air must be provided to
When used without adequate combustion and ventila-
support the combustion air requirements of the
tion air, this heater may give off excessive CARBON
heater being used.
MONOXIDE, an odorless, poisonous gas.
• Refer to the specification section of the heater's
•
Some people - pregnant women, persons with heart
manual, heater dataplate, or contact the factory
or lung disease, anemia, those under the influence of
to determine combustion air ventilation
alcohol, those at high altitudes - are more affected by
requirements of the heater.
carbon monoxide than others.
• Lack of proper ventilation air will lead to
•
When heater is placed on the ground, make sure the
improper combustion.
ground is level and keep any objects at least 24 inches
• Improper combustion can lead to carbon
from the front of the heater. THIS HEATER IS EQUIPPED
monoxide poisoning leading to serious injury or
WITH A TIP OVER SWITCH THAT WILL SHUT THE HEAT-
death. Symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning
ER OFF IF THE HEATER TIPS OVER HOWEVER, DO NOT
can include headaches, dizziness and difficulty
LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED OR WHERE CHILDREN
in breathing.
MAY CAUSE THE HEATER TO TIP OVER. NEVER OPERATE
THE HEATER WHILE SLEEPING!
FUEL GAS ODOR
LP gas and natural gas have man-made odorants
added specifically for detection of fuel gas leaks.
If a gas leak occurs you should be able to smell the
fuel gas. Since Propane (LP) is heavier than air you
should smell for the gas odor low to the floor. ANY
GAS ODOR 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 (LP) gas tank or cylinder fuel supply
valves, or the main fuel supply valve located at the
meter if you use natural gas.
• Propane (LP) gas 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.
Mr. Heater, Inc.| Portable Propane Radiant Heater
LEAVE THE HEA VE THE VE THE HEA HEATER UNA TER TER UNA UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! TTENDED WHILE BURNING! TTENDED WHILE BURNING!
ODOR FADING - NO ODOR DETECTED
• Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot
smell the odor of the man-made chemical added to
propane (LP) or natural gas. You must determine if you
can smell the odorant in these fuel gases.
• Learn to recognize the odor of propane (LP) gas and
natural gas. Local propane (LP) gas dealers will be more
than happy to give you a scratch and sniff pamphlet.
Use it to become familiar with the fuel gas odor.
• Smoking can decrease your ability to smell. Being
around an odor for a period of time can affect your
sensitivity to that particular odor. Odors present in
animal confinement buildings can mask fuel gas odor.
• The odorant in propane (LP) gas and natural gas
is colorless and the intensity of its odor can fade
under some circumstances.
• If there is an underground leak, the movement of gas
through the soil can filter the odorant.
• Propane (LP) gas odor may differ in intensity at different
levels. Since Propane (LP) gas is heavier than air, there
may be more odor at lower levels.
• Always be sensitive to the slightest gas odor. If you
continue to detect any gas odor, no matter how small,
treat it as a serious leak. Immediately go into action as
discussed previously.
ATTENTION - CRITICAL POINTS TO
REMEMBER!
• Propane (LP) gas has a distinctive odor. Learn to
recognize these odors. (Reference Fuel Gas Odor and
Odor Fading sections above.
• Even If you are not property trained in the service and
repair of the heater, ALWAYS be consciously aware of
the odors of propane (LP) gas and natural gas.
• If you have not been properly trained in repair and
service of propane (LP) gas then do not attempt to
light heater, perform service or repairs, or make any
adjustments to the heater on the propane (LP) gas fuel
system.
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