8. ASSEMBLING THE SPACE HEATER
8.1 GUIDELINES OF FUEL GASES
This heater is intended for the use of temporary heating of
buildings under construction, alteration or repairing, in
accordance with BSEN449:2002+A1:2007(E). There may also
be other local standards or regulations governing the use of fuel
gases and heating products, of which you can get advice from
your relevant local authority.
Propane and butane belong to the odourless fuel gases family.
Normally gas suppliers will add an odour-making agent to help
you detect a gas leakage. However, the odour added can fade
over time. Fuel gases maybe present even though no odour
exists.
These heaters are intended for use with Propane (i3P) or
Butane/Propane mixes (i3B/P). Any other fuel gas is considered
misuse and dangerous.
To check the leakage of propane/butane please use a
professional gas leakage detector or simply with soap and
water solution. Never check with a flame!
Propane and butane are heavier than air. If there is a leakage, it
sinks to the lowest possible level, collecting there with the
surrounding air, forming a potentially explosive mixture. It is
prohibited to use these gas heaters in high rise flats, bedrooms,
bathrooms, basements or below ground level.
8.2 ASSEMBLING YOUR SPACE HEATER
1. Attach top handle to the top of the machine using screws and
washers
supplied.
2. Attach gas hose to gas inlet
.
Note:
Connections are REVERSE THREAD so they attach by
turning the fixings anti-clockwise. DO NOT over-tighten.
3. Attach regulator to the other end of the gas hose.
Warning:
DO NOT attempt to adjust regulator in any way.
4. Attach regulator to gas bottle.
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8. ASSEMBLING THE SPACE HEATER
8.4 PREPARING FOR OPERATION
Check the heater thoroughly for damage. Do not use a
damaged heater. Be sure the heating area is adequately
ventilated, free of moisture and dust, far away from any
combustible material. Always put the gas cylinder behind the
heater in a stable position. Never put the gas cylinder in front
of the heater (Fig.3.).
Important:
Locate heater at a safe distance from any
combustible materials.
Check the outlet pressure of the gas regulator and gas hose
according to the specification on the rating plate. Use only BS
3016 approved gas regulator and BS 3212 approved gas hose.
Gas hose should be in its natural form without excessive
bending and not twisted or kinked, ensure all connections are
gas tight.
Warning:
When connecting to the gas cylinder, ensure the
area is flame free to prevent risk of explosion.
Screw fasten the gas hose with regulator to the cylinder valve.
Ensure the connection is tight.
8.3 VENTILATION
Warning:
Be sure that the heater is only ever used with correct
ventilation. Make sure that no object may obstruct the fan air
intake. (Fig.2.)
OXYGEN DELETION:
The combustion of propane will consume a lot of oxygen (with
butane even more). The minimum ventilation required by these
heaters is 30cm3 per kW heat output is strongly recommended.
Never use the heater in an enclosed space.
CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) POISONING:
Even though the direct-fired system of this heater operates very
close to 100% combustion efficiency, it still generates small
amounts of CO. Some people are more affected by CO than
others. The symptoms of CO sensitivity are headache,
dizziness, burning eyes and nose, nausea, dry mouth or sore
throat, etc. Be sure to follow advice about ventilation.
