SAFETY INFORMATION
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DANGER
EXPLOSION—FIRE HAZARD
•
Keep solid combustibles, such as building
materials, paper, or cardboard a safe
distance away from the heater as
recommended by the instructions.
• Provide adequate clearances around air
openings into the combustion chamber.
•
Never use the heater in spaces which
do or may contain volatile or airborne
combustibles, or products such as
gasoline, solvents, paint thinner, dust
particles, or unknown chemicals.
•
During operation, this appliance can be a
source of ignition. Keep heater area clear
and free from combustible materials,
gasoline, paint thinner, cleaning solvents
and other flammable vapors and liquids.
Do not use heater in areas with high dust
content. Minimum heater clearances from
combustible materials:
3 feet (36
"
) from
top and 2 feet (24
"
) from sides
.
•
Never store
natural gas
near high heat,
open
flames, pilot lights, direct sunlight,
other
ignition sources or where
temperatures exceed 120
°
F (49
°
C).
•
Natural gas
vapors are heavier than air
and can accumulate in low places. If you
smell
gas, leave the area immediately.
•
Never insta
l
l or remove a
natural gas
connection
while the heater is lighted,
near flame, pilot
lights, or other ignition
sources or while heater is hot to the touch.
•
This heater is red hot during use and can
ignite flammables too close to the burner.
Keep flammables at least 3 feet (36
"
)
from
top and 2 feet (24
"
) from sides.
Keep
gasoline and other flammable liquids
and
vapors well away from heater.
•
If heater is to be stored indoors,
disconnect
from the
natural gas
source
before
storage.
WARNING
BURN HAZARD
•
Never leave heater unattended when hot
or in use.
•
Keep out of reach of children.
CAUTION
SERVICE SAFETY
• Keep all connections and fittings clean. Make
sure
natural gas
valve outlet is clean.
•
During set up, check all connections and
fittings for leaks using soapy water, never
use a flame to check for leaks.
•
Use as a heating appliance only. Never
alter in any way to use with any device.
WARNING
Certain materials or items, when stored
under the heater, will be subject to radiant
heat and could be seriously damaged.
DANGER
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
•
This heater is a combustion appliance.
All combustion appliances produce carbon
monoxide (CO) during the combustion
process. This product is designed to
produce extremely minute, non-hazardous
amounts of CO if used and maintained
in accordance with all warnings and
instructions. Do not block the air flow into
or out of the heater.
•
Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning produces
flu-like symptoms, water eyes, headaches,
dizziness, fatigue, and possibly death.
You can’t see and you can’t smell it. It is
an invisible killer. If these symptoms are
present during operation of this product,
get fresh air immediately!
•
For outdoor use only.
•
Never use inside house or other unventilated
or enclosed areas.
•
This heater consumes air (oxygen). Do not
use in unventilated or enclosed areas to
avoid endangering your life.
WARNING:
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONlY
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
This appliance can produce carbon monoxide
which has no odor. Using it in an enclosed
space can kill you. Never use this appliance
in an enclosed space such as a camper, tent
or home.
DANGER
DANGER
indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will
cause
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate personal
injury, or property damage.
WARNING
•
This product is fueled by natural gas. Natural
gas is invisible, odorless, and flammable. An
odorant is normally added to help detect
leaks and can be described as having a
“rotten egg” smell. The odorant can fade over
time so leaking gas is not always detectable
by smell alone.
•
Natural gas is heavier than air and leaking
natural gas will sink to the lowest level
possible. It can ignite by ignition sources
including matches, lighters, sparks or open
flames of any kind many feet away from the
original leak. Use only natural gas set up for
vapor withdrawal.
•
Store and use natural gas in compliance with
local ordinances and codes or with ANSI/NFPA
58. Turn off natural gas when not in use.
•
Alert children and adults to the hazards of
high surface temperatures. Stay away
from these surfaces to avoid burning skin
or igniting clothing.
•
Carefully supervise young children when in
the vicinity of the heater.
•
Do not hang clothing or any other flammable
materials from the heater, or place near the
heater.
•
Replace any guard or protective device
removed for servicing the appliance prior to
placing back in service.
•
Installation and repair should be done by a
qualified service person. The heater should
be inspected before use and annually be a
qualified service person. More frequent
cleaning may be required as necessary. It is
imperative that the control compartment,
burners, and circulating air passageway of the
appliance be kept clean.
WARNING
WARNING indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
can
result in death or serious injury.
