Desa BCLP375 Owner's Manual

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3100165SAFETYINFORMATION IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completelybefore trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improperuse of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire,explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Some people are more affected by carbonmonoxide than others. Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu,with headaches, dizziness, and/or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater maynot be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have heater serviced.Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An odor-making agent is added to propanegas. The odor helps you detect a propane gas leak. However, the odor added topropane 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.• Do not use heater outdoors or in occupied dwellings. Only use for temporaryheating of buildings under construction, alteration, or repair.• Install and use heater with care. Follow all local ordinances and codes. In theabsence of local ordinances and current codes, refer to CAN/CGA-B149.2Installation Code for Propane. This instructs on the safe storage and handlingof propane gases.• Check heater for damage before each use. Do not use a damaged heater.• Use only propane gas set up for vapor withdrawal.• Keep propane tank(s) below 38°C (100° F).• Use only in well-vented areas. Provide at least a three-square-foot opening offresh, outside air for each 105.500 kJ/hr (100,000 BTU/Hr) of rating.• Use only in places free of flammable vapors or high dust content.• Keep heater away from strong drafts, water spray, rain, or dripping water.• Use only the electrical voltage and frequency specified on model plate.• Use only a three-prong, grounded extension cord.• Use only the hose and factory regulator provided with the heater.• Inspect hose assembly before each use of heater. If excessive abrasion or wearis seen, or the hose is cut, replace before using heater. Use the replacementhose assembly that is specified by the manufacturer.• Keep heater at least six feet from propane tank(s). Do not point heater atpropane tank(s) within 6 m (20 feet).• Minimum heater clearances from combustibles:Front outlet: 3 m (10 Ft.) Sides: 0,61 m (2 Ft.)Top: 2 m (6 Ft.) Rear: 0,61 m (2 Ft.)• Locate heater on stable and level surface while it is hot or running.• Keep children and animals away from heater.• Unplug heater when not in use.• Never use heater in living or sleeping quarters.• Never block air inlet (rear) or air outlet (front) of heater.• Never move, handle, or service a hot, operating, or plugged-in heater.• Never attach duct work to front or rear of heater.• Do not adjust regulator below 48 kPa (7 psig) or above 138 kPa (20 psig).• Use only original replacement parts. This heater must use design-specificparts. Do not substitute or use generic parts. Improper replacement partscould cause serious or fatal injuries.WARNING ICON G 001WARNINGS