5. HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING:
Before using this heater please
read this OPERATING INSTRUCTION very
carefully. This USER’S MANUAL has been
designed to instruct you as to the proper
manner in which to assemble, maintain,
store, and most importantly, how to operate
the heater in a safe and efficient manner.
DANGER:
Improper use of this heater can
result in serious injury or death from burns,
fire, explosion, electrical shock, and/or
carbon monoxide poisoning.
WARNING: Risk of Burns/Fire/Explosion!
- NEVER use fuels such as petrol, benzene,
paint thinners, or other oil compounds in
this heater (RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION)
- NEVER use this heater where flammable
vapours may be present
- NEVER refill the heater's fuel tank while
heater is operating or still hot. This heater
is EXTREMELY HOT while in operation
- Keep all combustible materials away from
this heater.
Use only diesel or kerosene fuel according to
EN 267. For details please refer to your fuel
supplier or contact your dealer.
WARNING:
Never leave the heater
unattended while burning!
WARNING:
Risk of Indoor Air Pollution!
- Use this heater only in well ventilated
areas!
- Provide at least a three square foot (2,800
sq cm) opening of outside air for every
25,000Kcal/hr of heater rating.
- People with breathing problems should
consult a physician before using the
heater.
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning resemble
flu-like symptoms such as headaches,
dizziness, and/or nausea. If you have these
symptoms, your heater may not be
working properly.
- Get fresh air at once! Have the heater
serviced. Some people are more affected
by carbon monoxide than others. These
include pregnant women, those with heart
or lung problems, anaemia, or those under
the influence of alcohol, or at high
altitudes.
- Never use this heater in living or sleeping
areas.
WARNING:
Risk of Electric Shock!
Use only the electrical power (voltage and
frequency) specified on the model plate of
the heater. Use only a three-prong,
grounded outlet and extension cord.
- ALWAYS install the heater so that it is not
directly exposed to water spray, rain,
dripping water, or wind.
- ALWAYS unplug the heater when not in
use.
Minimum
Clearances
Outlet ...................................8 feet (250cm).
Sides, Top and Rear..............4 feet (125cm).
- NEVER block air inlet (rear) or air outlet
(front) of heater.
- NEVER use duct work in front or at rear of.
- NEVER move or handle heater while still
hot.
- NEVER transport heater with fuel in its
tank.
- When used with optional thermostat or if
equipped with a thermostat, the heater
may start at any time.
- ALWAYS locate heater on a stable and
level surface.
- ALWAYS keep children and animals away
from heater.
- Use 1-K kerosene in this heater. #1 fuel oil
is a suitable substitute.
- Bulk fuel storage should be a minimum of
25ft from heaters, torches, portable
generators, or other sources of ignition.
All fuel storage should be in accordance
with National, state, or local authorities.
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