Safety Information - Desa BTU/HR Owner's Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: This product con-
tains and/or generates chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer or birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner's
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, oper-
ate, or service this heater. Im-
proper use of this heater can cause
serious injury or death from burns,
fire, explosion, electrical shock,
and carbon monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
bon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with head-
aches, dizziness, and/or nausea. If you have these
signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get
fresh air at once! Have heater serviced. Some people
are more affected by carbon monoxide than others.
These include pregnant women, persons with heart
or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence
of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.
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.
• Use only kerosene, #1#2 diesel/fuel oil, JET A
or JP-8 fuels to avoid risk of fire or explosion.
Never use gasoline, naphtha, paint thinners, al-
cohol, or other highly flammable fuels.
• Fueling
a) Personnel involved with fueling shall be
qualified and thoroughly familiar with the
manufacturer's instructions and applicable
regulations regarding the safe fueling of heat-
ing units.
b) Only the type of fuel specified on the heater's
data plate shall be used.
c) All flame, including the pilot light, if any,
shall be extinguished and the heater allowed
to cool, prior to fueling.
d) During fueling, all fuel lines and fuel-line
connections shall be inspected for leaks. Any
leaks shall be repaired prior to returning the
heater to service.
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e) At no time shall more than one day's supply
of heater fuel be stored inside a building in
the vicinity of the heater. Bulk fuel storage
shall be outside the structure.
f) All fuel storage shall be located a minimum
of 25 feet (762cm) from heaters, torches,
welding equipment, and similar sources of
ignition (exception: the fuel reservoir inte-
gral with the heater unit).
g) Whenever possible, fuel storage shall be con-
fined to areas where floor penetrations do
not permit fuel to drip onto or be ignited by
a fire at lower elevation.
h) Fuel storage shall be in accordance with the
authority having jurisdiction.
• Use only the electrical voltage and frequency
specified on model plate.
• Heater must be grounded. Use only a properly
grounded three-wire extension cord. Plug into
grounded outlet only.
• Use only in areas free of flammable vapors or
high dust content.
• Minimum clearance from any combustible
materials: 8 feet (244 cm) from hot air outlet; 4
feet (122 cm) from top; and 4 feet (122 cm)
from sides and inlet.
• Locate heater on a stable and level surface while
hot or operating or a fire may occur.
• Use only in well-vented areas. Before using
heater, provide at least a three-square-foot (2800
square cm) opening of fresh, outside air for each
100,000 Btu/Hr (30 kw) of rating.
• Keep children and animals away from heater
at all times.
• Never start heater when combustion chamber
is hot or if fuel has accumulated in combustion
chamber.
• When used with thermostat, heater may start at
anytime.
• When heater is moved or stored, it must be in a
level position or fuel spillage may occur.
• Use heater only in accordance with local ordi-
nances and codes.
• Never use gasoline, crankcase drainings, naph-
tha, paint thinners, alcohol, or other highly flam-
mable fuels.
• Never use heater where gasoline, paint thinner,
or other highly flammable vapors are present.
• Never use heater in living or sleeping areas.
• Never leave a heater plugged in without adult
supervision if children or animals are likely to
be present.
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