Desa RCLP50VA Owner's Manual

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2105339PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATERSAFETYINFORMATIONWARNING: 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 of fuelgases and heating products for specific uses.Your local authority can advise you aboutthese. The primary purpose of constructionheaters is to provide temporary heating of build-ings under construction, alteration or repair.Properly used, the heater provides safe eco-nomical heating. Products of combustion arevented into the area being heated.We cannot foresee every use which may bemade of our heaters. CHECK WITHYOUR LOCAL FIRE SAFETY AU-THORITY IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONSABOUT HEATER USE.Other standards govern the use of fuel gases andheat producing products for specific uses. Yourlocal authorities can advise you about these.Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Somepeople are more affected by carbon monox-ide than others. Early signs of carbon mon-oxide poisoning resemble the flu, with head-aches, dizziness, and/or nausea. If you havethese signs, the heater may not be workingproperly. Get fresh air at once! Check forproper ventilation and have heater serviced.WARNING ICON G 001WARNINGSPropane Gas: Propane gas is odorless.An odor-making agent is added to propanegas. The odor helps you detect a propane gasleak. However, the odor added to propanegas may fade. Propane gas may be presenteven though no odor exists.Make certain you read and understand allWarnings. Keep this manual for reference.It is your guide to safe and proper operationof this heater.• Install and use heater with care. Followall local ordinances and codes. In theabsence of local ordinances and codes,refer to the Standard for Storage andHandling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas,ANSI/NFPA 58 and the Natural Gas In-stallation Code, CAN/CGA B149.2. Thisinstructs on the safe storage and handlingof propane gases.• Use only the electrical voltage and fre-quency specified on model plate.• The electrical connections and ground-ing of the heater shall follow the NationalElectric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or Cana-dian Electrical Code, part 1.• Electrical grounding instructions — Thisappliance is equipped with a three-prong(grounding) plug for your protectionagainst shock hazard and should beplugged directly into a properly groundedthree-prong receptacle.• Use only a three-prong, grounded exten-sion cord.• Use only the hose and factory presetregulator provided with the heater.• Use only propane gas set up for vaporwithdrawal.• Provide adequate ventilation. Before us-ing heater, provide at least a 0.14 m 2 (1.5ft 2) opening of fresh, outside air.• Approved by the New York City FireDepartment under Certificate of Ap-proval #4953. To be used only at con-struction site with applicable New YorkCity codes, regulations, rules, directives,permits, etc.• This heater produces carbon monoxide,which is listed by the State of Californiaas a reproductive toxin under Proposi-tion 65.• For indoor use only. Do not use heateroutdoors.• Do not use heater in occupied dwellingsor in living or sleeping quarters.• Do not use heater below ground level.Propane gas is heavier than air. If a leakoccurs, propane gas may sink to the low-est possible level.• Keep appliance area clear and free fromcombustible materials, gasoline, paintthinner, and other flammable vapors andliquids. Do not use heater in areas withhigh dust content.• Minimum heater clearances from com-bustibles:Outlet: 1.8 m (6 ft) Sides: 60 cm (2 ft)Top: 1.8 m (6 ft) Rear: 60 cm (2 ft)• Keep heater at least 1.8 m (6 ft) from pro-pane tank(s). Do not point heater at pro-pane tank(s) within 6 m (20 ft).• Keep propane tank(s) below 38° C(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 before usingheater.• Locate heater on stable and level surfaceif heater 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,water spray, rain, or dripping water.• Do not leave heater unattended.• Keep children and animals away fromheater.• Never move, handle, or service a hot,operating, or plugged-in heater. Severeburns may result. Wait 20 minutes afterturning heater off.• To prevent injury, wear gloves when han-dling heater.• Never attach duct work to heater.• Do not alter heater. Keep heater in itsoriginal state.• Do not use heater if altered.• Turn off propane supply and unplugheater when not in use.• Use only original replacement parts. Thisheater must use design-specific parts. Donot substitute or use generic parts. Im-proper replacement parts could causeserious or fatal injuries.