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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: FIRE, BURN, INHALATION, AND EX-
PLOSION HAZARD. KEEP SOLID COMBUSTIBLES,
SUCH AS BUILDING MATERIALS, PAPER OR CARD-
BOARD, A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE
HEATER AS RECOMMENDED BY THE INSTRUC-
TIONS. NEVER USE THE HEATER IN SPACES WHICH
DO OR MAY CONTAIN VOLATILE OR AIRBORNE
COMBUSTIBLES, OR PRODUCTS SUCH AS GASO-
LINE, SOLVENTS, PAINT THINNER, DUST PARTICLES
OR UNKNOWN CHEMICALS.
WARNING: NOT FOR HOME OR RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE USE.
The heater is designed for use as a construction heater in accordance
with ANSI Z83.7/CGA 2.14. Other standards govern the use of fuel
gases and heating products for specific uses. Your local authority
can advise you about these. The primary purpose of construction
heaters is to provide temporary heating of buildings under construc-
tion, alteration 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 AUTHORITY
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 monoxide than others. 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! Check for proper ventilation and
have heater serviced.
Propane Gas:
Propane gas is odorless. An odor-making agent is
added to propane gas. The odor helps you detect a propane gas leak.
However, the odor added to propane gas may fade. Propane gas may
be present even though no odor exists.
Natural Gas:
Natural gas has a distinctive odor. This odor helps you
detect a natural gas leak. However, the odor may fade. Natural gas
may be present even though no odor exists.
WARNINGS
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. Follow all local ordinances and
codes. In the absence of local ordinances and codes, refer to the
Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas,
ANSI/NFPA 58 and the Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/
CGA B149.2. This instructs on the safe storage and handling of
propane gases.
• For Model TC100VR, use only propane gas set up for vapor
withdrawal.
• For Model TC100VRNG, use only natural gas. Do not attempt
to use with LP gas.
• Provide adequate ventilation. Before using heater, provide at least
a 3 square foot opening of fresh, outside air.
• For indoor use only. Do not use heater outdoors.
• Keep heater away from strong drafts, wind, water spray, rain, or
dripping water.
• Do not use heater in occupied dwellings or in living or sleeping
quarters.
• Do not use heater in a basement or below ground level. If a leak
occurs, gas may collect into hazardous amounts.
• Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gaso-
line, paint thinner, and other flammable vapors and liquids. Dust is
combustible. Do not use heater in areas with high dust content.
• Minimum heater clearances from combustibles:
Sides: 6 feet, Top: 5 feet.
• For Model TC100VR, keep heater at least six feet from pro-
pane tank(s).
• For Model TC100VR, keep propane tank(s) below 100° F.
• Use only the hose and factory preset regulator provided with the
heater (if used).
• Check heater for damage before each use. Do not use a dam-
aged heater.
• Check hose (if used) before each use of heater. If highly worn or
cut, replace with hose specified by manufacturer before using heater.
• Do not alter heater. Keep heater in its original state.
• Do not use heater if altered.
• Locate heater on stable and level surface if heater is hot or
operating.
• Not intended for use on finished floors.
• Never block air inlet (bottom of shell) or air outlet (around top
of shell) of heater.
• Do not leave heater unattended.
• Keep children and animals away from heater.
WARNING: This product contains and/or generates
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
SAFETY INFORMATION
