Cautions-Safety Guide - Dyna-Glo RMC-55R7 Owner's Manual

WARNING!! RISK OF EXPLOSION / RISK OF FIRE
NEVER use any fuel other than water-clear 1-K
kerosene or red dyed 1-K kerosene.
NEVER use fuel such as gasoline, benzene, paint
thinners or other oil compounds in this heater.
NEVER refill heater fuel tank when heater is operating
or still hot.
NEVER use heater in areas where flammable vapors
or gases may be present.
NEVER fill heater fuel tank in living space; fill tank
outdoors.
NEVER store or transport kerosene in other than a
metal or plastic container that is (1) acceptable
for kerosene, (2) non-red in color, and (3) clearly
marked Kerosene. NEVER store kerosene in
the living space; kerosene should be stored in a
well ventilated place outside the living area.
The unit is EXTREMELY HOT while in operation.
Due to high surface temperatures, keep children,
clothing, furniture, and other combustible objects at
least 36" away from top and front area.
RISK OF INDOOR AIR POLLUTION
USE HEATER ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED
AREAS. People with breathing problems should
consult a physician before using the heater. In a
house of typical construction, that is, one that is
not of unusually tight construction due to heavy
insulation and tight seals against air infiltration, an
adequate supply of air for combustion and ventilation
is provided through infiltration; however, if the heater
is used in a small room where less than 200 cubic
feet (5.7 m 3 ) of air space is provided for each 1,000
BTU per hour of heater rating (considering the
maximum burner adjustment), the door(s) to adjacent
room(s) should be kept open or the window to the
outside should be opened at least 1 inch (25.4 mm)
to guard against potential buildup of indoor air
pollution. DO NOT use the heater in a bathroom or
any other small room with the door closed.
NEVER use heater to cook or boil water. NEVER not
use as a cooking appliance.
NEVER use gasoline in this heater. (RISK OF FIRE)
NEVER remove the cartridge tank when the heater is
operating or when the heater is hot. NEVER use the
cartridge tank to transport or store kerosene or any
other flammable liquids.
Occasionally during normal operation you will hear
the sound of fuel draining from the cartridge tank
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE!!
CAUTIONS
- SAFETY GUIDE -
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to fill the fuel reservoir area. This is normal for a
cartridge tank kerosene heater.
WARNING!!
FAILURE TO INSTALL, MAINTAIN, AND/OR
OPERATE THIS KEROSENE HEATER ACCORDING
TO MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS MAY
RESULT IN CONDITIONS WHICH CAN PRODUCE
BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
NOTE: The WARNING and IMPORTANT instructions
appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur. It
must be understood that common sense, caution, and
care are factors which cannot be built into this heater.
These factors must be supplied by the person(s)
installing maintaining, or operating the kerosene heater.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent,
or the manufacturer on any problems or conditions you
do not understand.
NEVER Ieave heater operating if you intend to leave
the room for any period of time. Always make sure to
turn the heater off and inspect it to insure that it is
completely extinguished prior to going to bed.
NEVER leave heater unattended.
NEVER use as a source of heat for drying objects.
NEVER place objects on the top plate.
WARNING!! RISK OF BURNS
NEVER operate the heater without the guard or grille
completely attached.
IF POOR QUALITY KEROSENE is used a rapid
accumulation of carbon and tar is likely. This may cause
a strong odor and will destroy the wick. Additional heater
damage may occur as the wick becomes more difficult to
adjust. The use of poor quality fuel could also make the
wick very hard to extingush. Always make sure the fire is
out. (See page 7, Extinguishing the Heater.)
ADJUSTMENT OF ROOM TEMPERATURE can not
be changed by adjusting the heater. A kerosene heater
is either on or off. There is no temperature adjustment.
If heater output is reduced by lowering the wick in any
way, improper combustion will occur producing odors
and an accumulation of tar and carbon. If your room
becomes too hot, open a door or a window or turn off
the heater.