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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
Only a qualified installer, service agent, or local gas supplier may install and service this product.
WARNING:
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
WARNING:
This appliance can be used with propane or natural gas. It is shipped from the
factory adjusted for use with propane.
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 under-
stand all warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to operating this heater safely.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
Fuels used in gas or oil fired appliances and the products of combustion of such fuels contain
chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. This product contains chemicals, including lead and lead compounds, known to the state of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
WARNING:
- Due to high temperatures, locate this appliance out of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
- Heater becomes very hot when operating. Keep children and adults away from hot sur-
faces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Heater will remain hot for a time after shutoff.
Allow surfaces to cool before touching.
- Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with the heater.
- Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance. Never place
any objects in the heater.
- 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 pas-
sageways of the appliance be kept clean.
- Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.
- Do not use any accessories not approved for use with this heater.
- Keep the appliance are clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
- This appliance is intended for supplemental heating.
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