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SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: FIRE, BURN, INHALATION, AND EX-
PLOSION HAZARD. KEEP SOLID COMBUSTIBLES,
SUCHASBUILDINGMATERIALS,PAPEROR CARD-
BOARD, A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE
HEATER AS RECOMMENDED BY THE INSTRUC-
TIONS.NEVERUSETHEHEATERINSPACESWHICH
DO OR MAY CONTAIN VOLATILE OR AIRBORNE
COMBUSTIBLES, OR PRODUCTS SUCH AS GASO-
LINE,SOLVENTS,PAINTTHINNER,DUSTPARTICLES
OR UNKNOWN CHEMICALS.
WARNING:NOTFORHOMEORRECREATIONAL
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
adviseyouaboutthese.Theprimarypurposeofconstructionheaters is
toprovidetemporaryheatingofbuildingsunderconstruction,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.
CHECKWITHYOURLOCALFIRESAFETYAUTHORITY
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
carbonmonoxidethanothers.Early signs ofcarbonmonoxidepoison-
ing resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, and/or nausea. If you
havethesesigns,theheatermaynotbeworkingproperly.Getfreshair
at once! Check for proper ventilation and have heater serviced.
Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An odor-making agent is
addedtopropanegas.The odor helpsyoudetectapropanegas leak.
However,theodoraddedtopropanegasmayfade.Propanegasmay
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.
WARNINGS
WARNING:Thisproductcontainsand/orgenerates
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
• 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.
• This product has been approved for use in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts.
• Use only propane gas set up for vapor withdrawal.
• Provideadequateventilation. Before using heater,provideat least
a six-square-foot opening of fresh, outside air. This heater pro-
duces carbon monoxide, which is listed by the State of Califor-
nia as a reproductive toxin under Proposition 65.
• 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. Propane
gas is heavier than air. If a leak occurs, propane gas may sink to
the lowest possible level.
• Keepapplianceareaclearandfree fromcombustiblematerials,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: 3 feet, Top: 7 feet.
• Keep heater at least six feet from propane tank(s).
• Keep propane tank(s) below 100° F.
• Check heater for damage before each use. Do not use a dam-
aged heater.
• Use only the hose and factory preset regulator provided with the
heater.
• Check hose 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.
• Never move, handle, or service a hot or operating heater. Severe
burns may result. Wait 15 minutes after turning heater off.
