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safety
WARNING
Serious injury or death could occur from failure to provide
proper ventilation according to this manual.
• This is a kerosene, indirect-fired, forced air heater. It is primarily
intended for use for temporary heating of buildings under
construction,alteration or repair.
• Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu. Symptoms
of improper ventilation are: * headache * dizziness * burning of the
nose and eyes * nausea * dry mouth * sore throat.
• When an indirect-fired heater connected to a flue pipe is used in a
closed room, provide a minimum opening area of 1 square foot per
US gallon capacity at the unit level.
• When an indirect-fired heater not connected to a flue pipe - is used
in a closed room, provide a minimum opening area of 3 square feet
per US gallon capacity at the unit level and a continuous, natural air
circulation through windows and doors.
• People with breathing problems should consult a physician before
using the heater.
• Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide
poisoning resemble flu-like symptoms such as headaches, dizziness,
and/or nausea. If you have these symptoms, your heater may not be
working properly.
• Get fresh air at once! Have the heater serviced. Some people are
more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include
pregnant women, those with heart or lung problems,anemia, or those
under the influence of alcohol, or at high altitudes.
• Never use this heater in living or sleeping areas.
