Important Safety Information - Williams 1096513.9 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT: Read this owner's manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this
heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock,
and carbon monoxide poisoning.
Only a qualified installer, service agent, or local gas supplier may install and service this product.
WARNING: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
WARNING: This appliance can be used with propane or natural gas. It is shipped from the factory adjusted for
use with propane.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: Early signs of the carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headache,
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 - pregnant women, persons with heart or lung disease, anemia, those
under the influence of alcohol, those at high altitude - are more affected by carbon monoxide than others.
NATURAL AND PROPANE/LP GAS: Natural and Propane/LP gas are odorless. An odor-producing agent is
added to the gas. The odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may
be present even though no odor exists.
WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not use any accessories not approved for use with this heater.
WARNING: Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with the heater.
WARNING: Make sure grill guard is in place before running heater.
WARNING: Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
WARNING: Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
WARNING: Heater becomes very hot when running. Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to
avoid burns or clothing ignition. Heater will remain hot for a time after shutoff. Allow surfaces to cool before
touching.
WARNING: Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance. Never place any
objects in or on the heater.
1. Do not place Propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Propane/LP supply tank(s) must be placed
outdoors.
2. This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.
3. This heater needs fresh air ventilation to run properly. This heater has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS)
safety shutoff system. The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available. See Air for
Combustion and Ventilation, pages 7 through 9. If heater keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting, pages 21
through 23.
4. Keep all air openings in front and bottom of heater clear and free of debris. This will ensure enough air for
proper combustion.
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