Cedar Ridge RHFD400RT-M-M User Manual page 4

1. Do not place Propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Propane/LP supply
tank(s) must be placed outdoors.
2. This heater needs fresh air ventilation to run properly. This heater has an Oxygen
Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shut-off system. The ODS shuts down the heater if
not enough fresh air is available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 8
through 10. If heater keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting, pages 27 through 29.
3. Keep all air openings in front and bottom of heater clear and free of debris. This will
ensure enough air for proper combustion.
4. If heater shuts off, do not relight until you provide fresh, outside air. If heater keeps
shutting off, have it serviced.
5. Do not run heater:
• Where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored.
• Under dusty conditions.
6. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner, or similar products, turn heater off. If
heated, the vapors from these products may create a white powder residue within
burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture.
7. Always run heater with control knob at PILOT or ON locked positions.
Never set control knob between locked positions. Poor combustion and higher levels of
carbon monoxide may result.
8. Do not use heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.
9. Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service
person should service and repair heater.
10. Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 ft. could cause pilot outage.
11. To prevent performance problems, do not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lb.
capacity.
12. This heater should not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.
13. Do not use this heater as a wood-burning heater. Use only the logs provided with the
heater.
14. To prevent sooting, follow the instructions in Care and Maintenance (page 25).
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