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NATURAL GAS CONSTRUCTION HEATER
TC100RNG
THEORY OF
OPERATION
The Fuel System:
The gas supply at-
taches to the heater by a minimum 3/4 inch
i.d. hose or flexible connector. User must
supply hose or flexible connector. The length
should be no more than 10 feet long. The
natural gas moves through the regulator and
out the nozzle.
The Ignition System:
The piezo ignitor
lights the pilot fuel supply.
The Automatic Control System:
The
automatic control valve shuts off the heater
if the flame goes out.
1.
Remove all packing items applied to
heater for shipment. Keep plastic cover
caps (attached to valve inlet) for storage.
2.
Remove all items from carton.
3.
Check all items for shipping damage.
If heater is damaged, promptly inform
dealer where you bought heater.
4.
Hose not included. User must supply
hose or flexible connector.
UNPACKING
SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNING: FIRE, BURN, IN-
HALATION, AND EXPLOSION
HAZARD. KEEP SOLID COMBUS-
TIBLES, SUCH AS BUILDING MA-
TERIALS, PAPER OR CARD-
BOARD, A SAFE DISTANCE
AWAY FROM THE HEATER AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE IN-
STRUCTIONS. NEVER USE THE
HEATER IN SPACES WHICH DO
OR MAY CONTAIN VOLATILE OR
AIRBORNE COMBUSTIBLES, OR
PRODUCTS SUCH AS GASO-
LINE, SOLVENTS, PAINT THIN-
NER, DUST PARTICLES OR UN-
KNOWN CHEMICALS.
WARNING: NOT FOR HOME
OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
USE.
The heater is designed for use as a construc-
tion heater in accordance with ANSI Z83.7/
CGA 2.14. Other standards govern the use
of fuel gases and heating products for spe-
cific uses. Your local authority can advise
you about these. The primary purpose of
construction heaters is to provide temporary
heating of buildings under construction, al-
teration or repair. Properly used, the heater
provides safe economical heating. Products
of combustion are vented into the area being
heated.
We cannot foresee every use which may be
made of our heaters. CHECK WITH
YOUR LOCAL FIRE SAFETY AU-
THORITY IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
ABOUT HEATER USE.
Other standards govern the use of fuel gases
and heat producing products for specific
uses. Your local authorities can advise you
about these.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
Some
people are more affected by carbon monox-
ide than others. Early signs of carbon mon-
oxide poisoning resemble the flu, with head-
aches, dizziness, and/or nausea. If you have
these signs, the heater may not be working
properly. Get fresh air at once! Check for
proper ventilation and have heater serviced.
WARNING ICON
G 001
WARNINGS
Natural Gas: Natural gas has a distinctive
odor. This odor helps you detect a natural
gas leak. However, the odor may fade. Natu-
ral gas may be present even though no odor
exists.
Make certain you read and understand all
Warnings. Keep this manual for reference.
It is your guide to safe and proper operation
of this heater.
•
Install and use heater with care. Fol-
low all local ordinances and codes. In
the absence of local ordinances and
codes, refer to the National Fuel Gas
Code Handbook, NFPA54/ANSI Z223.1
and the Natural Gas Installation Code,
CAN/CGA B149.2. This instructs on the
safe storage and handling of flammable
gases.
•
Use only with natural gas. Do not at-
tempt to use with LP gas.
•
Provide adequate ventilation. Before
using heater, provide at least a three-
square-foot opening of fresh, outside
air for each 100,000 Btu/Hr of rating.
This heater produces carbon monoxide,
which is listed by the State of Califor-
nia as a reproductive toxin under Propo-
sition 65.
•
For indoor use only. Do not use heater
outdoors.
•
Do not use heater in occupied dwell-
ings or in living or sleeping quarters.
•
Do not use heater below ground level.
•
Keep appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline, paint
thinner, and other flammable vapors
and liquids. Do not use heater in areas
with high dust content.
•
Minimum heater clearances from
combustible materials:
Sides: 6 Ft.
Top: 5 Ft.
•
Check heater for damage before each
use. Do not use a damaged heater.
•
Check hose (if used) before each use
of heater. If highly worn or cut, replace
before using heater.
•
Locate heater on stable and level sur-
face if heater is hot or operating.
•
Not intended for use on finished floors.
•
Never block air inlet (bottom of shell)
or air outlet (top of shell) of heater.
•
Keep heater away from strong drafts,
water spray, rain, or dripping water.
•
Keep children and animals away from
heater.
•
Do not leave heater unattended.
•
Never move, handle, or service a hot
or operating heater. Severe burns may
result. You must wait 20 minutes after
turning heater off.
•
To prevent injury, wear gloves when
handling heater.
•
Never attach duct work to heater.
•
Do not alter heater. Keep heater in its
original state.
•
Do not use heater if altered.
•
Turn off natural gas supply to heater
when not in use.
•
Use only original replacement parts.
This heater must use design-specific
parts. Do not substitute or use generic
parts. Improper replacement parts could
cause serious or fatal injuries.
