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INFORMATION
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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.
• Use only kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil to avoid risk of fire or explosion. Never use
gasoline, naphtha, paint thinners, alcohol, or other highly flammable fuels.
• Fueling
a) Personnel involved with fueling shall be qualified and thoroughly familiar
with the manufacturer’s instructions and applicable federal, state, and local
regulations regarding the safe fueling of heating units.
b) Only the type of fuel specified on the heater’s 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 day’s 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 (762 cm) 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 authority having jurisdiction.
• Never use heater where gasoline, paint thinner, or other highly flammable vapors
are present.
• Follow all local ordinances and codes when using heater.
• Use only in well vented areas. Provide at least three square feet (2800 square cm)
of fresh, outside air for each 100,000 Btu/Hr of rating.
• Use only in places free of flammable vapors or high dust content.
• Use only with the electrical voltage and frequency specified on model plate.
• Use only a three-prong, grounded (earthed) extension cord.
• Heaters used in the vicinity of tarpaulins, canvas, or similar enclosure materials
shall be located a safe distance from such materials. The recommended mini-
mum safe distance is 10 feet (304.8 cm). 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.
• Minimum heater clearances from combustibles:
Outlet: 8 Ft. (250 cm)
Top, Rear, and Sides: 4 Ft. (125 cm)
• Locate heater on a stable and level surface while hot or running or a fire may
occur.
• When heater is moved or stored, it must be in a level position or fuel spillage may
occur.
• Keep children and animals away from heater.
• Unplug heater when not in use.
• This heater has a built-in thermostat. Plugged-in heater may start at anytime.
• Never use heater in living or sleeping areas.
• Never block air inlet (rear) or air outlet (front) of heater.
• Never move, handle, refuel, or service a hot, operating, or plugged in heater.
• Never attach duct work to front or rear of heater.
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