What To Do If The Smell Of Gas Is Present; Important Safety Information - Stanley ST-40-GFA-E User's Manual And Operating Instructions

Read this User's Manual carefully and completely before
attempting to operate or service this heater.If the information
in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
- An LP cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF THE SMELL OF GAS IS PRESENT

- DO NOT attempt to light heater! Extinguish any open flame
- Shut off gas to heater
- If odor continues, contact your local gas supplier or fire dept.
- Do not touch any electric switch, do not use any phone in your
building
- Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.
Follow the gas supplier instructions
- If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department
- Service must be done by a qualified service agency or the gas
supplier
NOT TO BE USED FOR THE HEATING OF HABITABLE AREAS OF
DOMESTIC PREMISES;FOR USE IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS, REFER TO
NATIONAL REGULATIONS
1. Read and understand the instructions and safety warnings contained
in the instruction manual before use. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury or property damage. Failure to do so will also
invalidate the warranty.
2. Only use the heater in well ventilated areas.
3. Ensure the heater is connected to an earthed electrical socket of
the correct voltage.
4. Ensure heater is correctly turned off after use and disconnect gas
cylinder. Only fully qualified personnel should carry out
maintenance and repair.
5. Ensure heater has cooled down before undertaking any maintenance.
6. DO NOT use heater in areas containing flammable or explosive material.
7. DO NOT point heater at the gas cylinder.
8. DO NOT obstruct the air inlet and the outlet sections of the heater.
9. DO NOT operate the heater without the Shell or Cover.
10.DO NOT exceed the 100W / mtr
empty operating area.
11.DO NOT use a bare flame to try and ignite the heater.
General Safety Information
Fire, burn, inhalation, and explosion
WARNING
hazard. Keep solid combustibles such as
building materials, paper, or cardboard, at a safe distance
away from heater as recommended by the instructions.
Never use the heater in spaces which do or may contain
volatile or airborne com bustibles or products such as
gasoline, solvents, paint thinner, dust particles, or unknown
chemicals.
Consumer: Retain these instructions for future reference.
IMPORTANT: Read this User's Manual carefully and completely
before attempting to operate or service this heater.
Improper use of this heater can result in
DANGER
serious injury or death from burns, fire,
explosion, electrical shock and /or carbon monoxide
poisoning. DO NOT use this heater below ground level or in
a basement.
This heater is designed as a construction heater in accordance
with CE Gas Appliance Directive 90/396/EEG, Annex 1 based on
EN 1596: 1998 / A1:2004. 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 construction
heaters is to provide temporary heating of buildings under
construction, alteration, or repair. Properly used, the heater
provides safe economical heating. Products of com bustion are
vented into the area being heated.
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limit considering the volume of the
Not for home or recreational vehicle use.
WARNING
The hose assembly shall be pro tected
from traffic, building material and contact with hot surfaces
both during use and while in storage. Not for use with
ductwork.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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Children should be kept away.
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Always maintain proper clearance from combustible materials.
Minimum clearance should be:
Sides -.6 meters Top - .9 meters Front - 1.8 meters
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Heater must be placed on level and solid footing.
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Never place anything, including clothes or other flammable
items on heater.
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Do not modify heater, or operate a heater that has been
modified. Never use with ductwork.
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Adequate clearance for accessibility, combustion and ventilation
(air supply) must be maintained at all times when heater is
operating. Do not restrict air inlet or outlet areas of heater.
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Service and repair should be performed by a qualified service
person. The heater should be inspected before each use, and
at least annually by a qualified person. More frequent cleaning
may be required as necessary. Do not service heater while hot
or operating.
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Never connect heater to an unregulated gas supply.
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To prevent injury, always wear gloves when handling heater.
Never handle an operating or hot heater, as severe burns may
result.
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Use heater in accordance with all local codes.
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Locate LP cylinder at least 1.8 meters from the heater, and do
not direct heater discharge towards the LP cylinder unless it is
at least 6 meters from the heater.
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You must check all electrical products, before use, to ensure
that they are safe.
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You must inspect power cables, plugs sockets and any other
connectors for wear or damage.
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You must ensure that the risk of electric shock is minimized by
the installation of appropriate safety devices.
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Ensure that the insulation on all cable and on the appliance is
safe before connecting it to the power supply.
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Ensure that cables are always protected against short circuit
and overload.
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Regularly inspect power supply cable and plugs for wear or
damage and check all connections to ensure that none are
loose.
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Store LP cylinder according to applicable regulations.
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DO NOT pull or carry the appliance by the power cable.
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DO NOT pull the plug from the socket by the cable.
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DO NOT use worn or damaged cable, plugs or connectors.
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Always keep LP cylinder securely fastened and in an upright
position.
Be sure ambient temperature is not less
WARNING
than -10°C when storing LP cylinder.
Take precautions to avoid accidental heating of the LP
cylinder.
If ice forms on the propane cylinder, DO NOT use the heater
to de-ice the cylinder.
UNPACKING
1. Remove all packing items applied to heater for shipment. Keep
plastic cover caps attached to inlet connector and hose/
regulator assembly for storage.
2. Remove all items from carton.
3. Check all items for shipping damage. If heater is damaged,
promptly inform dealer where you purchased the heater.
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