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IMPORTANT:
Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate,
or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire,
explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The appliance should be
inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person. More frequent
cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It
is imperative that control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of the
appliance be kept clean.
WARNING:
Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.
WARNING:
Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with the heater.
WARNING:
Heater becomes very hot when operating. Children and adults should be alerted
to the hazard of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing
ignition Heater will remain hot for a time after shutoff. Allow surfaces to cool before touching.
WARNING:
Make sure any panel, safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance
must be replaced prior to operating the heater
WARNING:
Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
WARNING:
Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance. Never
place any objects on the heater.
WARNING:
Due to high temperatures, locate this appliance out of traffic and away from
furniture and draperies.
This appliance is intended for supplemental heating.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING:
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with
headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get
fresh air immediately! Have heater serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than
others. These include pregnant women, people with heart or lung disease, people who are
anemic, those under the influence of alcohol, and those living in high altitudes.
NATURAL AND PROPANE/LP GAS:
Natural and Propane/LP gases are odorless. An odor-making
agent is added to the gas. The odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added to the gas
can fade. 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 operating this heater safely.
If the heater is being installed in a residential garage, it must be secured firmly to the
wall, a minimum of 18 in. (457mm) above the floor. The heater must be located so that it
is protected against any possibility of damage by a moving vehicle, etc.
Raising the heater will reduce BUT NOT eliminate the possibility of lighting the vapor of any
flammable liquids which may be improperly stored or accidentally spilled. If the smell of
gasoline is present, do not operate this heater until the area has been properly ventilated.
WARNING:
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