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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS
WARNING: FIRE, BURN, INHALATION, AND EX-
PLOSION HAZARD. KEEP SOLID COMBUSTIBLES,
SUCH AS BUILDING MATERIALS, PAPER OR CARD-
BOARD, A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE
HEATER AS RECOMMENDED BY THE INSTRUC-
TIONS. NEVER USE THE HEATER IN SPACES WHICH
DO OR MAY CONTAIN VOLATILE OR AIRBORNE
COMBUSTIBLES, OR PRODUCTS SUCH AS GASO-
LINE, SOLVENTS, PAINT THINNER, DUST PARTICLES
OR UNKNOWN CHEMICALS.
WARNING: Not for home or recreational vehicle use.
The heater is designed for use as a construction heater. Certain
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. Prop-
erly 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 authority if you have questions
about heater use.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
carbon monoxide than others. Early signs of carbon monoxide poison-
ing resemble 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.
Natural Gas:
Natural gas has a distinctive odor. This odor helps you
detect a natural gas leak. However, the odor may fade. Natural gas
may be present even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all Warnings. Keep this
manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation
of this heater.
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Install and use heater with care. Follow all local ordinances and
codes. In the absence of local ordinances and codes, refer to the
National Fuel Gas Code Handbook, NFPA54/ANSI Z223.1 and
the Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA B149.1. This in-
structs on the safe storage and handling of flammable gases.
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Use only the electrical voltage and frequency specified on
model plate. The electrical connections and grounding of the
heater shall follow the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
or the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1.
Some people are more affected by
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Electrical grounding instructions — This appliance is equipped
with a three-prong (grounding) plug for your protection against
shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly
grounded three-prong receptacle or extension cord.
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Use only with natural gas. Do not attempt to use with pro-
pane/LP gas.
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Provide adequate ventilation. Before using heater, provide at
least a three-square-foot opening of fresh, outside air for each
100,000 Btu/Hr of rating.
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This heater produces carbon monoxide, which is listed by the
State of California as a reproductive toxin under Proposition 65.
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For indoor use only. Do not use heater outdoors.
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Keep heater away from strong drafts, wind, water spray, rain,
or dripping water.
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Do not use heater in occupied dwellings or in living or sleep-
ing quarters.
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Do not use heater in a basement or below ground level.
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Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materi-
als, gasoline, paint thinner, and other flammable vapors and
liquids. Dust is combustible. Do not use heater in areas with
high dust content.
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Minimum heater clearances from combustible materials:
Outlet: 8 Ft.
Sides: 2 Ft.
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Check heater for damage before each use. Do not use a dam-
aged heater.
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Check hose (if used) before each use of heater. If highly worn
or cut, replace with hose specified by manufacturer before us-
ing heater.
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Do not alter heater. Keep heater in its original state.
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Do not use heater if altered.
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Locate heater on stable and level surface if heater is hot or
operating.
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Never block air inlet (rear) or air outlet (front) of heater.
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Do not leave heater unattended.
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Keep children and animals away from heater.
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This heater is equipped with a thermostat. Heater may start at
anytime.
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Never move, handle, or service a hot or operating heater. Se-
vere burns may result. You must wait 15 minutes after turning
heater off.
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To prevent injury, wear gloves when handling heater.
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Never attach duct work to heater.
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Turn off natural gas supply to heater and unplug heater when
not in use.
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Use only original replacement parts. This heater must use de-
sign-specific parts. Do not substitute or use generic parts. Im-
proper replacement parts could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Top: 6 Ft.
Rear: 2 Ft.
103887-01C
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