Safety Information - Desa Air Conditioner Owner's Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: This product
contains and/or generates
chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer or
birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm.
WARNING: Fire, burn, in-
halation and explosion hazard.
Keep solid combustibles, such
as building materials, paper or
cardboard, a safe distance away
from the heater as recommended
by the instructions. Never use
the heater in spaces which do or
may contain volatile or airborne
combustibles or products such
as gasoline, solvents, paint thin-
ner, dust particles or unknown
chemicals.
WARNING: Not for home or
recreational vehicle use.
The heater is designed for use as a construction
heater in accordance with ANSI Z83.7/CGA2.14.
Other standards govern the use of fuel gases
and heating products for specific uses. Your lo-
cal 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 combustion are vented into the area
being heated.
We cannot foresee every use which may be made of
our heaters. Check with your local fire safety au-
thority if you have questions about heater use.
Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and
heat producing products for specific uses. Your
local authorities can advise you about these.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
more affected by carbon monoxide than others.
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re-
semble the flu, with headaches, dizziness and/or
nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not
be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Check
for proper ventilation and have heater serviced.
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Propane gas is odorless. An odor-
Propane Gas:
making agent is added to propane gas. The odor
helps you detect a propane gas leak. However, the
odor added to propane gas can fade. Propane gas
may be present even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all warn-
ings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your
guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.
1. Install and use heater with care. Follow all
local ordinances and codes. In the absence
of local ordinances and codes, refer to the
Standard for Storage and Handling of Lique-
fied Petroleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58 and the
Propane Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA
B149.2. This instructs on the safe storage and
handling of propane gases.
2. Use only the electrical voltage and frequency
specified on model plate. The electrical con-
nections and grounding of the heater shall fol-
low the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA
70 or the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1.
3. Electrical Grounding Instructions - This appli-
ance is equipped with a three-prong (ground-
ing) plug for your protection against shock
hazard and should be plugged directly into a
properly grounded three-prong receptacle or
extension cord.
4. Use only the hose and factory preset regulator
provided with the heater.
5. Use only propane gas set up for vapor with-
drawal.
6. Provide adequate ventilation. Before using
heater, provide at least a three square foot
opening of fresh, outside air for each 100,000
Btu/Hr (105,500 k/j) of rating.
7. For indoor use only. Do not use heater out-
doors.
8. Do not use heater in occupied dwellings or in
living or sleeping quarters.
9. Do not use heater in a basement or below
ground level. Propane gas is heavier than air.
If a leak occurs, propane gas will sink to the
lowest possible level.
10. Keep appliance area clear and free from com-
bustible materials, gasoline, paint thinner and
other flammable vapors and liquids. Dust is
combustible. Do not use heater in areas with
high dust content.
11. Minimum heater clearances from combustible
materials:
Outlet: 8 Ft. (2.4 m), Sides: 2 Ft. (0.6 m),
Top: 6 Ft. (1.8 m), Rear: 2 Ft. (0.6 m)
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