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SAFETY INFORMATION
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 seri-
ous injury or death from burns, fire,
explosion, electrical shock and
carbon monoxide poisoning.
WARNING: This product con-
tains and/or generates chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer or birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
Early signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with
headaches, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have
these signs, the heater may not be working properly.
Get fresh air at once!
Have heater serviced. Some
people are more affected by carbon monoxide than
others. These include pregnant women, persons
with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the
influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
Make certain you read and understand all warn-
ings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your
guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.
1. Use only kerosene, #1#2 diesel/fuel oil, JET A
or JP-8 fuels to avoid risk of fire or explosion.
Never use gasoline, naphtha, paint thinners,
alcohol or other highly flammable fuels.
2. Fueling
a) Personnel involved with fueling shall be
qualified and thoroughly familiar with the
manufacturerʼs instructions and applicable
federal, state and local regulations regarding
the safe fueling of heating units.
b) Only the type of fuel specified on the heaterʼs
data plate shall be used.
c) All flame, including the pilot light, if any,
shall be extinguished and the heater allowed
to cool, prior to fueling.
d) During fueling, all fuel lines and fuel-line
connections shall be inspected for leaks. Any
leaks shall be repaired prior to returning the
heater to service.
e) At no time shall more than one dayʼs supply
of heater fuel be stored inside a building in
the vicinity of the heater. Bulk fuel storage
shall be outside the structure.
f) All fuel storage shall be located a minimum of
25 feet from heaters, torches, welding equipment
and similar sources of ignition (exception: the
fuel reservoir integral with the heater unit).
g) Whenever possible, fuel storage shall be
confined to areas where floor penetrations
do not permit fuel to drip onto or be ignited
by a fire at lower elevation.
h) Fuel storage shall be in accordance with
the federal, state or local authority having
jurisdiction.
3. Never use heater where gasoline, paint thinner
or other highly flammable vapors are present.
4. Follow all local ordinances and codes when
using heater.
5. Heaters used in the vicinity of tarpaulins,
canvas or similar enclosure materials shall be
located a safe distance from such materials.
The recommended minimum safe distance is
10 feet. It is further recommended that these
enclosure materials be of a fire retardant nature.
These enclosure materials shall be securely
fastened to prevent them from igniting or from
upsetting the heater due to wind action.
6. Use only in well vented areas. Before using
heater, provide at least a three-square-foot
opening of fresh, outside air for each 100,000
Btu/Hr of rating.
7. Use only in places free of flammable vapors
or high dust content.
8. Use only with the electrical voltage and fre-
quency specified on model plate.
9. Heater must be grounded. Use only a properly
grounded three-wire extension cord. Plug into
grounded outlet only.
10. Minimum heater clearances from combustibles:
Outlet: 8 Ft.
Sides: 4 Ft.
Top: 4 Ft.
Rear: 4 Ft.
11. Locate heater on a stable and level surface
while hot or running or a fire may occur.
12. When moving or storing heater, keep heater in
a level position or fuel spillage may occur.
13. Keep children and animals away from heater.
14. Never start heater when combustion chamber
is hot or if fuel has accumulated in combustion
chamber.
15. Unplug heater when not in use.
16. This heater has a built-in thermostat. Plugged-
in heater may start at anytime.
