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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 serious injury or death
from burns, fire, explosion,
electrical shock and carbon
monoxide poisoning.
WARNING: This product
contains and/or generates
chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer or
birth defects or other reproduc-
tive 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 ser-
viced. 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 or #1 fuel oil 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 combus-
tibles: 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.
