Desa 30LP Owner's Manual

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2104163PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER30,000 BTU/HrSAFETYINFORMATIONWARNING: FIRE, BURN, IN-HALATION, AND EXPLOSIONHAZARD. KEEP SOLID COMBUS-TIBLES, SUCH AS BUILDING MA-TERIALS, PAPER OR CARD-BOARD, A SAFE DISTANCEAWAY FROM THE HEATER ASRECOMMENDED BY THE IN-STRUCTIONS. NEVER USE THEHEATER IN SPACES WHICH DOOR MAY CONTAIN VOLATILE ORAIRBORNE COMBUSTIBLES, ORPRODUCTS SUCH AS GASO-LINE, SOLVENTS, PAINT THIN-NER, DUST PARTICLES OR UN-KNOWN CHEMICALS.WARNING: NOT FOR HOMEOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLEUSE.The heater is designed for use as a constructionheater in accordance with ANSI Z83.7/CGA2.14. Other standards govern the use offuel gases and heating products for specificuses. Your local authority can advise youabout these. The primary purpose of construc-tion heaters is to provide temporary heating ofbuildings under construction, alteration or re-pair. Properly used, the heater provides safeeconomical heating. Products of combustionare vented into the area being heated.We cannot foresee every use which may bemade of our heaters. Check with your localfire safety authority if you have questionsabout heater use.Other standards govern the use of fuel gasesand heat producing products for specific uses.Your local authorities can advise you aboutthese.Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Somepeople are more affected by carbon monoxidethan others. Early signs of carbon monoxidepoisoning resemble the flu, with headaches,dizziness, and/or nausea. If you have thesesigns, the heater may not be working properly.Get fresh air at once! Check for proper ven-tilation and have heater serviced.WARNINGSPropane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. Anodor-making agent is added to propane gas.The odor helps you detect a propane gas leak.However, the odor added to propane gas canfade. Propane gas may be present even thoughno odor exists.Make certain you read and understand allwarnings. Keep this manual for reference. It isyour guide to safe and proper operation of thisheater.• Install and use heater with care. Follow alllocal ordinances and codes. In the absenceof local ordinances and codes, refer to theStandard for Storage and Handling of Liq-uefied Petroleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58 andthe Propane Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA B149.2. This instructs on the safe stor-age and handling of propane gases.• Use only the electrical voltage and fre-quency specified on model plate. The elec-trical connections and grounding of theheater shall follow the National ElectricCode, ANSI/NFPA 70 or the CanadianElectrical Code, Part 1.• Electrical grounding instructions — Thisappliance is equipped with a three-prong(grounding) plug for your protectionagainst shock hazard and should be pluggeddirectly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle or extension cord.• Approved by the New York City Fire De-partment under Certificate of Approval#4953. To be used only at construction sitewith applicable New York City Codes, Regu-lations, Rules, Directives, Permits, etc.• This product has been approved for use inthe Commonwealth of Massachusetts.• This heater produces carbon monoxide,which is listed by the State of California asa reproductive toxin under Proposition 65.• Use only a three-prong, grounded exten-sion cord.• Use only the hose and factory preset regu-lator provided with the heater.• Use only propane gas set up for vapor with-drawal.• Provide adequate ventilation. Before usingheater, provide at least a one-square-footopening of fresh, outside air.• For indoor use only. Do not use heater out-doors.• Do not use heater in occupied dwellings orin living or sleeping quarters.• Do not use heater in basement or belowground level. Propane gas is heavier thanair. If a leak occurs, propane gas will sinkto the lowest possible level.• Keep appliance area clear and free fromcombustible materials, gasoline, paint thin-ner, and other flammable vapors and liq-uids.• Do not use heater in areas with high dustcontent. Dust is combustible.• Minimum heater clearances from combus-tibles:Outlet: 6 Ft. Sides: 2 Ft.Top: 6 Ft. Rear: 2 Ft.• Keep heater at least six feet from propanetank(s). Do not point heater at propanetank(s) within 20 feet.• Keep propane tank(s) below 100° F.• Check heater for damage before each use.Do not use a damaged heater.• Check hose before each use of heater. Ifhighly worn or cut, replace with hose speci-fied by manufacturer before using heater.• Locate heater on stable and level surface ifheater is hot or operating.• Not intended for use on finished floors.• Never block air inlet (rear) or air outlet(front) of heater.• Keep heater away from strong drafts, wa-ter spray, rain, or dripping water.• Do not leave heater unattended.• Keep children and animals away fromheater.• Never move, handle, or service a hot, op-erating, or plugged-in heater. Severe burnsmay result. You must wait 15 minutes afterturning heater off.• To prevent injury, wear gloves when han-dling heater.• Never attach duct work to front or rear ofheater.• Do not alter heater. Keep heater in its origi-nal state.• Do not use heater if altered.• Turn off propane supply and unplug heaterwhen not in use.• Use only original replacement parts. Thisheater must use design-specific parts. Donot substitute or use generic parts. Improperreplacement parts could cause serious orfatal injuries.