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101857
TC25 and RCP25
PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER
WARNING: FIRE, BURN, IN-
HALATION, AND EXPLOSION
HAZARD.KEEPSOLIDCOMBUS-
TIBLES,SUCHASBUILDINGMA-
TERIALS, PAPER OR CARD-
BOARD, A SAFE DISTANCE
AWAY FROM THE HEATER AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE IN-
STRUCTIONS. NEVER USE THE
HEATER IN SPACES WHICH DO
ORMAYCONTAINVOLATILEOR
AIRBORNECOMBUSTIBLES,OR
PRODUCTS SUCH AS GASO-
LINE, SOLVENTS, PAINT THIN-
NER, DUST PARTICLES OR UN-
KNOWN CHEMICALS.
WARNING: NOT FOR HOME
OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
USE.
!
WARNINGS
SAFETY
INFORMATION
We cannot foresee every use which may be
madeofourheaters.Checkwithyourlocal
firesafetyauthorityifyouhavequestions
about heater use.
CarbonMonoxidePoisoning:Somepeople
are more affected by carbon monoxide than
others.Earlysignsofcarbonmonoxidepoi-
soning resemble the flu, with headaches,
dizziness, and/or nausea. If you have these
signs, the heater may not be working prop-
erly. Get fresh air at once! Have heater
serviced.
Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An
odor-makingagent isadded topropane gas.
The odor helps you detect a propane gas
leak. However, the odor added to propane
gas can fade. Propane gas may 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.
• Install and use heater with care. Follow
all local ordinances and codes. In the
absence of local ordinances and codes,
refer to ANSI/NFPA 58. This instructs
on the safe storage and handling of
propane/LP gases.
• Useonly thehose andregulator provided
with the heater.
• Use only propane gas set up for vapor
withdrawal.
• For indoor and outdoor use. When used
indoors, use only in well-vented areas.
Provide at least 120 square inches of
fresh, outside air before using heater.
• This heater produces carbon monoxide,
which is listed by the State of California
as a reproductive toxin under
Proposition 65.
• Donot use heaterin occupieddwellings,
sleeping quarters, campers, tents, or any
type of unvented or enclosed area.
• Do not use heater in basement or below
groundlevel. Propanegas isheavier than
air. If aleak occurs,propane gaswill sink
to the lowest possible level.
• Do not use heater as a cooking device.
Do not place objects on top of heater.
• Keep appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline, 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: 6 feet.
• Keep heater at least six feet from
propane tank(s).
• Keeppropane tank(s)below 100ºFwhile
in use.
• Before each use, check heater for leaks.
Never use an open flame to check for a
leak.Apply a mixture of liquid soap and
waterto alljoints.Bubbles formingshow
a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
• Check heater for damage before each
use. Do not use a damaged heater.
• Check hose before each use of heater. If
highly worn or cut, replace with hose
specified by the manufacturer before
using heater.
• Do not alter heater. Keep heater in its
orginal state.
• Do not use heater if altered.
• Locate heater on stable and level surface
if heater is hot or operating.
• Never block air inlet (top of base) or air
outlet (around top of shell) of heater.
• Keep heater away from strong drafts,
wind, water spray, rain, or dripping
water.
• Never operate heater while unattended.
Never run heater while asleep.
• Keep children and animals away from
heater.
• Beforeconnecting heatertopropane tank,
make sure the heater requlator knob is in
the “OFF” position. Always connect and
operateheaterinareasfreeofopenflames.
• Never move, handle, or service a hot or
operating heater. Severe burns may
result. You must wait 15 minutes after
turning heater off.
• To prevent injury, wear gloves when
handling heater.
• Always remove gas hose from propane
tank, after each use. Always store
propane tank outdoors. Never store
propane tank in an enclosed area. Never
store tank near high heat, open flame,
or where temperatures exceed 120ºF.
• Turn off propane supply to heater when
not in use.
• Use only original replacement parts.
This heater must use design-specific
parts. Do not substitute or use generic
parts. Improper replacement parts could
cause serious or fatal injuries.
• Keep all connections and fittings clean.
Make sure propane tank valve outlet is
clean. Check the rubber “O” ring on the
heater inlet fuel connector for damage
before each use. Replace if worn or
damaged.
