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SAFETY
INFORMATION
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WARNINGS
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• Use only kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil to avoid risk of fire or explosion. Never use
gasoline, naphtha, paint thinners, alcohol, or other highly flammable fuels.
• Fueling
a) Personnel involved with fueling shall be qualified and thoroughly familiar with
the manufacturer’s instructions and applicable federal, state, and local regula-
tions regarding the safe fueling of heating 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.
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 struc-
ture.
f) All fuel storage shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from heaters, torches,
welding equipment, and similar sources of ignition (exception: the fuel reservoir
integral with the heater unit).
g) Whenever possible, fuel storage shall be confined to areas where floor penetra-
tions 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 federal, state, or local authority hav-
ing jurisdiction.
• Never use heater where gasoline, paint thinner, or other highly flammable vapors are
present.
• Follow all local ordinances and codes when using heater.
• Heaters used in the vicinity of tarpaulins, canvas, or similar enclosure materials
shall be located a safe distance from such materials. The recommended mini-
mum safe distance is 10 feet. It is further recommended that these enclosure
materials be of a fire retardant nature. These enclosure materials shall be se-
curely fastened to prevent them from igniting or from upsetting the heater due to
wind action.
• Use only in well-vented areas. Before using heater, provide at least a three-square-
foot opening of fresh, outside air for each 100,000 Btu/Hr of rating. This heater
produces carbon monoxide, which is listed by the State of California as a reproductive
toxin under Proposition 65.
• Use only in places free of flammable vapors or high dust content.
• Use only the electrical voltage and frequency specified on model plate.
• Use only a three-prong, grounded extension cord.
• Minimum heater clearances from combustibles:
Outlet: 8 Ft.
Sides: 4 Ft.
Top: 4 Ft.
Rear: 4 Ft.
• Locate heater on a stable and level surface if heater is hot or running or a fire may
occur.
• When moving or storing heater, keep heater in a level position or fuel spillage may
occur.
• Keep children and animals away from heater.
• Unplug heater when not in use.
• When used with thermostat, heater may start anytime.
• Never use heater in living or sleeping areas.
• Never block air inlet (rear) or air outlet (front) of heater.
• Never move, handle, refuel, or service a hot, operating, or plugged-in heater.
• Never attach duct work to front or rear of heater.
