Barton 96053C, Owner'S Manual And Safety Instructions

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in
injury and/or property damage. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The warning and safety instructions in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised when operating or
cleaning tools and equipment. Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or manufacturer
about problems or conditions you do not understand before operating the product.
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WARNING:
This heater is not equipped with a device to control the room temperature. Do not use this
heater in small rooms when they are occupied by persons not capable of leaving the room on their
own, unless constant supervision is provided.
Failure to comply with the precautions and the instructions provided with this heat lamp can result in
death, serious injury and property damage or loss from hazards of fire, explosion and burns.
During operation, this product can be a source of ignition. Keep the heater area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline, solvents, paint thinner, cleaning solvents and other flammable vapors
and liquids.
Minimum heater clearances from combustibles is three feet from the sides and two feet from the top
of the heater.
NEVER
operate this device with the protected heating element opening blocked. Keep this opening
free of lint, hair, etc. Never operate on or near a soft surface such as a pillow, blanket, or bed where
this air opening may be blocked.
NEVER store propane near high heat, open flames, pilot lights, direct sunlight, other ignition sources
or where temperatures exceed 120 degrees F.
Propane vapors are heavier than air and can accumulate in low places. If you smell gas, leave the area
immediately.
NEVER install or remove propane cylinder while the heater is lit, near flame, pilot lights, other ignition
sources or while the heater is hot to the touch.
Store the propane cylinder outdoors in a well ventilated space out of reach of children. NEVER store
the propane cylinder in an enclosed area. If storing indoors, disconnect the cylinder.
This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and similar indoor locations.
NEVER
locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container. To protect against electrical
hazards, DO NOT immerse in water or other liquids.
Check with your local fire safety authority if you have questions about heater use. Other standards
govern the use of fuel gases and heat producing products for specific uses. If no local codes exist,
follow the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.