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General Safety Information
(Continued)
Risk of Indoor
Air Pollution!
- Use this heater only in well ventilated
areas! Provide at least a three square
foot (2,800 sq. cm) opening of outside
air for every 100,000 BTU/hr of heater
rating.
- 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.
Risk of Burns/Fire/
Explosion!
- NEVER use fuels such as gasoline,
benzene, paint thinners, or other oil
compounds in this heater (RISK OF
FIRE OR EXPLOSION).
- NEVER use this heater where flam-
mable vapors may be present.
- NEVER refill the heater’s fuel tank
while heater is operating or still hot.
This heater is EXTREMELY HOT while
in operation.
- Keep all combustible materials away
from this heater.
Minimum Clearances
Outlet 8 feet (250 cm)
Sides, Top and Rear 4 feet (125 cm)
- NEVER block air inlet (rear) or air outlet
(front) of heater.
- NEVER use duct work in front or at
rear of heater.
- NEVER move or handle heater while
still hot.
- NEVER transport heater with fuel in
its tank.
When used with optional thermostat
or if equipped with a thermostat, the
heater may start at any time.
- ALWAYS locate heater on a stable and
level surface.
- ALWAYS keep children and animals
away from heater.
- Bulk fuel storage should be a minimum
of 25 ft. from heaters, torches, portable
generators, or other sources of ignition.
All fuel storage should be in accordance
with federal, state, or local authorities
having jurisdiction.
Risk of Electric
Shock!
- Use only the electrical power (voltage
and frequency) specified on the model
plate of the heater. Use only a three-
prong, grounded outlet and extension
cord.
- ALWAYS install the heater so that it is
not directly exposed to water spray,
rain, dripping water, or wind.
- ALWAYS unplug the heater when not
in use.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS:
This heater produces carbon
monoxide, which is listed by the State
of California as a reproductive toxin
under Proposition 65.
MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS:
Massachusetts state law prohibits
the use of this heater in any building
which is used in whole or in part for
human habitation. Use of this heating
device in Massachusetts requires
local fire dept. permit (M.E.L.C. 148,
Section 10A).
CANADIAN RESIDENTS:
Use of this heater shall be in accor-
dance with authorities having juris-
diction and CSA Standard B139.
NEW YORK CITY RESIDENTS:
For use only at construction sites in
accordance with applicable NYC codes
under NYCFD certificate of approval
#5034 and 5037.
Models KFA50PF, KFA75PF, KFA125PF,
KFA170PF and KFA210PF
ProFitterTM Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!
- Use 1-K kerosene inthis heater. #1/#2
diesel/fuel oil, JET A or JP-8 fuels are
suitable substitutes.
However, #1/#2 diesel/fuel oil, JET A or
JP-8 fuels may also be used if 1-K
kerosene is notavailable. Be advised
that these fuels do not burn as clean as
1-K kerosene, and care should be taken
to provide more fresh air ventilation to
accommodate any added contaminants
that may be added to the heated space.
Use any fuel other than 1-K kerosene may
result in more periodic maintenance.