SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING!
Lack of ventilation can cause Carbon Monoxide poisoning.
Carbon Monoxide poisoning can kill.
Signs of Carbon Monoxide poisoning are, headaches, dizziness and/or nausea.
Should anyone show these signs, they must GET FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. Turn off
the heater and have it serviced before using again.
Pregnant women, persons with a heart or lung condition, anaemia or under the
influence of alcohol, or those at high altitudes, are more likely to be effected by
Carbon Monoxide than others.
Read, and make sure you fully understand the following precautions and the
hazards associated with this type of equipment.
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This heater is not designed for use on finished floors.
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NEVER move the heater when it is lit.
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Use ONLY Propane gas
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Ensure the Propane gas bottle, gas hose and electric cable, are positioned
well away from the heat... minimum distance of 6 feet (2M)
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Ensure all gas hose and regulator connections are GAS TIGHT, and the hose
is not kinked.
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NEVER use the heater where Gasoline, Paint thinner or other highly flammable
vapour or high dust content is present.
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Use ONLY in well ventilated areas. Provide a ventilation opening of at least
10 square feet to fresh, outside air.
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The minimum clearance from any combustible materials is 8 feet (205cm)
from the front and 4 feet (100cm) from the top and sides.
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ALWAYS locate the heater on a stable, firm level surface
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Keep children and animals well away from heater at all times.
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Use heater in accordance with all fire regulations.
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NEVER use heater in living or sleeping areas.
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NEVER leave a heater, when lit, unsupervised - an individual should always
be made responsible for monitoring it.
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NEVER move, handle, replenish gas supply or service the heater when it is
hot, or operating.
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Use ONLY the regulator supplied with the heater.
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If the heater works for long periods, be aware that it is possible for ice to form
on the cylinder, due to excessive evaporation. NEVER direct hot air towards
the cylinder in order to de-ice. The cylinder temperature should NEVER
exceed 100
O
F (38
O
C)
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ALWAYS store gas cylinders according to ‘Highly Flammable Liquids and
Liquefied Petroleum Gases Regulations 1972
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