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PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER
CANADIAN MODEL RCLP375B
SAFETY
INFORMATION
The heater is designed for use as a construc-
tion heater in accordance with ANSI
Z83.7•CGA2.14. Other standards govern
the use of fuel gases and heating products
for specific uses. Your local authority can
advise you about these. The primary pur-
pose of construction heaters is to provide
temporary heating of buildings under con-
struction, alteration or repair. Properly used,
the heater provides safe economical heat-
ing. Products of combustion are vented into
the area being heated.
We cannot foresee every use which may be
made of our heaters. 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. Your local authorities can advise you
about these.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
: Some
people are more affected by carbon monox-
ide than others. Early signs of carbon mon-
oxide poisoning resemble the flu, with head-
aches, dizziness, and/or nausea. If you have
these signs, the heater may not be working
properly. Get fresh air at once! Check for
proper ventilation and have heater serviced.
WARNING: FIRE, BURN, IN-
HALATION, AND EXPLOSION
HAZARD. KEEP SOLID COMBUS-
TIBLES, SUCH AS BUILDING MA-
TERIALS, PAPER OR CARD-
BOARD, A SAFE DISTANCE
AWAY FROM THE HEATER AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE IN-
STRUCTIONS. NEVER USE THE
HEATER IN SPACES WHICH DO
OR MAY CONTAIN VOLATILE OR
AIRBORNE COMBUSTIBLES, OR
PRODUCTS SUCH AS GASO-
LINE, SOLVENTS, PAINT THIN-
NER, DUST PARTICLES OR UN-
KNOWN CHEMICALS.
WARNING: NOT FOR HOME
OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
USE.
WARNINGS
Propane Gas:
Propane gas is odorless.
An odor-making agent is added to propane
gas. The odor helps you detect a propane gas
leak. However, the odor added to propane
gas may fade. Propane gas may be present
even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all
warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It
is your guide to safe and proper operation of
this heater.
• Install and use heater with care. Fol-
low all local ordinances and codes.
In the absence of local ordinances
and codes, refer to the Standard for
Storage and Handling of Liquefied
Petroleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58 and
the Natural Gas Installation Code,
CAN/CGA B149.2. This instructs on
the safe storage and handling of pro-
pane gases.
• Use only the electrical voltage and
frequency specified on model plate.
• The electrical connections and
grounding of the heater shall follow
the National Electric Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70 or Canadian Electric Code,
Part 1.
• Electrical grounding instructions —
This appliance is equipped with a
three-prong (grounding) plug for
your protection against shock hazard
and should be plugged directly into
a properly grounded three-prong re-
ceptacle.
• Use only a three-prong, grounded
extension cord.
• Use only the hose and factory preset
regulator provided with the heater.
• Use only propane gas set up for va-
por withdrawal.
• Provide adequate ventilation. Before
using heater, provide at least a three-
square-foot (0.28 m
2
) opening of
fresh, outside air for each 100,000
Btu/Hr of rating. This heater pro-
duces carbon monoxide, which is
listed by the State of California as a
reproductive toxin under Proposition
65.
• For indoor use only. Do not use
heater outdoors.
• Do not use heater in occupied dwell-
ings or in living or sleeping quarters.
• Do not use heater below ground
level. Propane gas is heavier than air.
If a leak occurs, propane gas will sink
to the lowest possible level.
• Keep appliance area clear and free
from combustible materials, gaso-
line, paint thinner, and other flam-
mable vapors and liquids. Do not use
heater in areas with high dust con-
tent.
• Minimum heater clearances from
combustibles:
Outlet: 8 Ft. (2.5 m)Sides: 2 Ft. (60
cm) Top: 6 Ft. (2 m) Rear: 2 Ft.
(60 cm)
• Keep heater at least six feet (2 m)
from propane tank(s). Do not point
heater at propane tank(s) within 20
feet (6 m).
• Keep propane tank(s) below 100
°
F
(38
°
C).
• Check heater for damage before each
use. Do not use a damaged heater.
• Check hose before each use of heater.
If highly worn or cut, replace before
using heater.
• Locate heater on stable and level sur-
face if heater is hot or operating.
• Not intended for use on finished
floors.
• Never block air inlet (rear) or air out-
let (front) of heater.
• Keep heater away from strong drafts,
water spray, rain, or dripping water.
• Do not leave heater unattended.
• Keep children and animals away
from heater.
• Never move, handle, or service a hot,
operating, or plugged-in heater. Se-
vere burns may result. Wait 20 min-
utes after turning heater off.
• To prevent injury, wear gloves when
handling heater.
• Never attach duct work to heater.
• Do not alter heater. Keep heater in
its original state.
• Do not use heater if altered.
• Turn off propane supply and unplug
heater when not in use.
• Use only original replacement parts.
This heater must use design-specific
parts. Do not substitute or use generic
parts. Improper replacement parts
could cause serious or fatal injuries.
• Do not adjust regulator below 7 psig
(48 kPa) or above 20 psig (138 kPa).
