Enerco Group, Inc. | Force-Air Natural Gas Construction Heater
Operating Instructions and Owner’s Manual
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FUEL GAS ODOR
Lp gas and natural gas have man-made odorants added
specifically for detection of fuel gas leaks.
If a gas leak occurs you should be able to smell the fuel
gas. ANY GAS ODOR IS YOUR SIGNAL TO GO INTO
IMMEDIATE ACTION!
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Do not take any action that could ignite the fuel gas. Do
not operate any electrical switches. Do not pull any power
supply or extension cords. Do not light matches or any other
source of flame. Do not use your telephone.
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Get everyone out of the building and away from the area
immediately.
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Close all fuel supply valves, or the main fuel supply valve
located at the meter if you use natural gas.
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Use your neighbor’s phone and call your fuel gas supplier and
your fire department. Do not re-enter the building or area.
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Stay out of the building and away from the area until declared
safe by the firefighters and your fuel gas supplier.
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FINALLY, let the fuel gas service person and the firefighters
check for escaped gas. Have them air out the building and
area before you return. Properly trained service people must
repair any leaks, check for further leakages, and then relight
the appliance for you.
ODOR FADING - NO ODOR DETECTED
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Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell
the odor of the man-made chemical added to propane (LP) or
natural gas. You must determine if you can smell the odorant
in these fuel gases.
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Learn to recognize the odor of propane (LP) gas and natural
gas. Local gas dealers will be more than happy to give you a
scratch and sniff pamphlet. Use it to become familiar with the
fuel gas odor.
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Smoking can decrease your ability to smell. Being around
an odor for a period of time can affect your sensitivity to
that particular odor. Odors present in animal confinement
buildings can mask fuel gas odor.
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The odorant in propane (Lp) gas and natural gas is
colorless and the intensity of its odor can fade under
some circumstances.
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If there is an underground leak, the movement of gas
through the soil can filter the odorant.
ODOR FADE wARNING
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Asphyxiation Hazard
• Do not use this heater for heating human living quarters.
• Do not use in unventilated areas.
• The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be obstructed.
• Proper ventilation air must be provided to support the combustion air requirements of the heater being used.
• Refer to the specification section of the heater’s manual, heater data plate, or contact the Factory to determine combustion air
ventilation requirements of the heater.
• Lack of proper ventilation air will lead to improper combustion.
• Improper combustion can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning leading to serious injury or death. Symptom of carbon monoxide
poisoning can include headaches dizziness and difficulty in breathing.
• Always be sensitive to the slightest gas odor.
If you
continue to detect any gas odor, no matter how small, treat
it as a serious leak. Immediately go into action as discussed
previously.
ATTENTION - CRITICAL pOINTS TO
REMEMBER!
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propane (Lp) and natural gas has a distinctive odor.
Learn to recognize these odors. (Reference Fuel Gas
Odor and Odor Fading sections above.
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Even If you are not properly trained in the service and repair
of the heater, ALWAYS be consciously aware of the odors of
propane (LP) gas and natural gas.
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If you have not been properly trained in repair and service
of propane (LP) or natural gas then do not attempt to light
heater, perform service or repairs, or make any adjustments
to the heater on the propane (LP) or natural gas fuel system.
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A periodic sniff test around the heater or at the heater’s
joints; i.e. hose, connections, etc., is a good safety practice
under any conditions. If you smell even a small amount of
gas, CONTACT YOUR FUEL GAS SUPPLIER IMMEDIATELY. DO
NOT WAIT!
Heater Elevation Adjustment
This heater is equiped with an elevation adjustment panel
located at the exhaust end of the control box.
1. Do not adjust the heater combustion tube elevation while
heater is running or hot. Adjustments to elevation should
only be made after the heater has cooled to touch.
2. To adjust the heater combustion tube elevation, turn the
adjustment screw knob counterclockwise and lift the
combustion tube to desired position.
