General Safety Instructions; Product Features - Dyna-Glo FA40 BTU Series User's Manual And Operating Instructions

Accidents are always tragic especially because so many of them could have been prevented with little care
and judgment. There are some basic good practices, we hope you will follow for safe use of your heater.
• Children should be carefully supervised, when they are in the area.
• Always maintain proper clearance from combustible materials. Minimum clearance from combustibles:
Side - 24" (61 cm); Top - 48" (121.9 cm); Front - 72" (183 cm). Floor - combustible. Not for use on finished floors.
• Heater must be placed on level and stable surface.
• Never place anything including clothes or other flammable items on the heater.
• The appliance area shall be kept clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable
vapours and liquids.
• Do not modify or operate a heater which has been modified.
• Adequate clearance for accessibility and for combustion & ventilation air supply must be maintained at all
times when the heater is operating.
• Service and repair should be done 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 while hot or operating.
• Never connect heater to an unregulated gas supply.
• The heater is shipped from the factory for LP(Propane) gas. This heater is for use with propane gas only,
do not convert heater to any other gas. Installation must conform to local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with the standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases ANSI/NFPA 58 and the
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CSA B149.1
• The minimum and maximum inlet pressures to the regulator from the gas tank are 5 psi and bottle pressure,
respectively. Use only the regulator & hose assembly provided with the heater. Inspect the regulator/hose
assembly prior to each use of the heater. If there is excessive abrasion or wear, or hose is cut, replace with
regulator/hose assembly listed on the parts list prior to using this heater.
• Gas supply connections should be checked using a 50/50 solution of liquid dish soap and never use a flame
to check for gas leaks.
• The electrical connection & grounding must comply with National Electrical Code. ANSI/NFPA 70 or in
Canada CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1. Use only a properly grounded three
(3) prong receptacle.
• Do not restrict inlet or outlet by any means. The flow of combustion and ventilation air is not to be obstructed.
• This heater should not be directed toward any propane-gas container within 20 ft (6M). The heater must be
located at least 6 ft. (1.83 m) in the U.S.; or (ii) 10 ft. (3 m) in Canada, from any propane gas container.
• The propane cylinder supply system must be arranged to provide for vapour withdrawal from the
operating cylinder.
• This heater is not to be used with external thermostats, timers or other devices that control or alter electrical
supply to the heater.
• Installation of this Appliance at altitudes above 2000 ft. (610 m) shall be in accordance with local codes, or
in the absence of local codes the, National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54, or National Standard of
Canada, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
• For either indoor or outdoor use. Adequate ventilation shall be provided in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR
1926.154, Safety Requirements for Temporary and Portable Space Heating Devices and Equipment ANSI
A10.10, ANSI 223.1 / NFPA 54, Liquified Petroleum Gas Code, NFPA 58 or the National Gas and Propane
Installation Code, CAN B149.1 as appropriate.
WARNING
: Motor and fan must be running before lighting, during operation and at shutdown,
in order to prevent a flame-out condition which could result in personal injury or property damage.
• Portable & Stable
• Wind Resistant & Rain Protected
• Continuous Spark Ignition or
Piezo Electric Spark Ignition
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PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION

PRODUCT FEATURES

• 100% Safety Shutoff System
• Continuous Adjustable Input Ratings
(Except FA40)
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!