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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: FIRE, BURN, INHALATION, AND EX-
PLOSION HAZARD. KEEP SOLID COMBUSTIBLES,
SUCH AS BUILDING MATERIALS, PAPER OR CARD-
BOARD, A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE
HEATER AS RECOMMENDED BY THE INSTRUC-
TIONS. NEVER USE THE HEATER IN SPACES WHICH
DO OR MAY CONTAIN VOLATILE OR AIRBORNE
COMBUSTIBLES, OR PRODUCTS SUCH AS GASO-
LINE, SOLVENTS, PAINT THINNER, DUST PARTICLES
OR UNKNOWN CHEMICALS.
WARNING: NOT FOR HOME OR RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE USE.
The heater is designed for use as a construction heater in accordance
with ANSI Z83.7/CGA 2.14. Other standards govern the use of fuel
gases and heating products for specific uses. Your local authority can
advise you about these. The primary purpose of construction heaters is
to provide temporary heating of buildings under construction, alteration
or repair. Properly used, the heater provides safe economical heating.
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 monoxide than others. Early signs of carbon monoxide poison-
ing resemble the flu, with headaches, 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.
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. Follow 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,
WARNINGS
WARNING: This product contains and/or generates
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
ANSI/NFPA 58 and the Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/
CGA B149.2. This instructs on the safe storage and handling of
propane gases.
• This product has been approved for use in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts.
• Use only propane gas set up for vapor withdrawal.
• Provide adequate ventilation. Before using heater, provide at least
a 2.5 square foot (76 cm) opening of fresh, outside air.
• For indoor use only. Do not use heater outdoors.
• Keep heater away from strong drafts, wind, water spray, rain, or
dripping water.
• Do not use heater in occupied dwellings or in living or sleeping
quarters.
• Do not use heater in a basement or below ground level. Propane
gas is heavier than air. If a leak occurs, propane gas may sink to
the lowest possible level.
• Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gaso-
line, paint thinner, and other flammable vapors and liquids. Dust is
combustible. Do not use heater in areas with high dust content.
• Minimum heater clearances from combustibles:
Sides: 3 feet (91 cm)
Top: 6 feet (1,83 m)
• Keep heater at least six feet (1,83 m) from propane tank(s).
• Keep propane tank(s) below 100
°
F (37,8
°
C).
• Use only the hose and factory preset regulator provided with the
heater.
• Check heater for damage before each use. Do not use a dam-
aged heater.
• Check hose before each use of heater. If highly worn or cut,
replace with hose specified by manufacturer before using heater.
• Do not alter heater. Keep heater in its original state.
• Do not use heater if altered.
• Locate heater on stable and level surface if heater is hot or operating.
• Not intended for use on finished floors.
• Never block air inlet (bottom of shell) or air outlet (around top
of shell) of heater.
• Do not leave heater unattended.
• Keep children and animals away from heater.
• Never move, handle, or service a hot or operating heater. Severe
burns may result. You must wait 15 minutes after turning heater off.
• To prevent injury, wear gloves when handling heater.
• Never attach duct work to heater.
• Turn off propane supply to heater when not in use.
• Use only original replacement parts. This heater must use de-
sign-specific parts. Do not substitute or use generic parts. Im-
proper replacement parts could cause serious or fatal injuries.
SAFETY INFORMATION