Desa ROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER Owner's Manual

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105331-01C2For more information, visit www.desatech.comFor more information, visit www.desatech.comSAFETY INFORMATIONWARNING: FIRE, BURN, INHALATION, AND EX-PLOSION HAZARD. KEEP SOLID COMBUSTIBLES,SUCH AS BUILDING MATERIALS, PAPER OR CARD-BOARD, A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THEHEATER AS RECOMMENDED BY THE INSTRUC-TIONS. NEVER USE THE HEATER IN SPACES WHICHDO OR MAY CONTAIN VOLATILE OR AIRBORNECOMBUSTIBLES, OR PRODUCTS SUCH AS GASO-LINE, SOLVENTS, PAINT THINNER, DUST PARTICLESOR UNKNOWN CHEMICALS.WARNING: NOT FOR HOME OR RECREATIONALVEHICLE USE.The heater is designed for use as a construction heater in accordancewith ANSI Z83.7/CGA 2.14. Other standards govern the use of fuelgases and heating products for specific uses. Your local authority canadvise you about these. The primary purpose of construction heaters isto provide temporary heating of buildings under construction, alterationor repair. Properly used, the heater provides safe economical heating.Products of combustion are vented into the area being heated.We cannot foresee every use which may be made of our heaters.CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL FIRE SAFETY AUTHORITYIF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT HEATER USE.Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and heat producing productsfor specific uses. Your local authorities can advise you about these.Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Some people are more affected bycarbon monoxide than others. Early signs of carbon monoxidepoisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, and/or nau-sea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly.Get fresh air at once! Check for proper ventilation and have heaterserviced.WARNINGSPropane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An odor-making agent isadded to propane gas. The odor helps you detect a propane gas leak.However, the odor added to propane gas may fade. Propane gas maybe present even though no odor exists.Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep thismanual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operationof this heater.• Install and use heater with care. Follow all local ordinances and codes.In the absence of local ordinances and codes, refer to the Standard forStorage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58and the Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA B149.2. This in-structs on the safe storage and handling of propane gases.• Use only the electrical voltage and frequency specified onmodel plate.• The electrical connections and grounding of the heater shall fol-low the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or CanadianElectrical Code, part 1.• Electrical grounding instructions — This appliance is equippedwith a three-prong (grounding) plug for your protection againstshock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properlygrounded three-prong receptacle.• Use only a three-prong, grounded extension cord.• Use only the hose and factory preset regulator provided withthe heater.• Use only propane gas set up for vapor withdrawal.• Provide adequate ventilation. Before using heater, provide at leasta 1.5-square-foot opening of fresh, outside air.• This product has been approved for use in the Commonwealthof Massachusetts.• For indoor use only. Do not use heater outdoors.• Do not use heater in occupied dwellings or in living or sleep-ing quarters.• Do not use heater below ground level. Propane gas is heavierthan air. If a leak occurs, propane gas may sink to the lowestpossible level.• Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials,gasoline, paint thinner, and other flammable vapors and liquids.Do not use heater in areas with high dust content.• Minimum heater clearances from combustibles:Outlet: 6 Ft. Sides: 2 Ft. Top: 6 Ft. Rear: 2 Ft.• Keep heater at least six feet from propane tank(s). Do not pointheater at propane tank(s) within 20 feet.• Keep propane tank(s) below 100° F.• Check heater for damage before each use. Do not use a dam-aged heater.• Check hose before each use of heater. If highly worn or cut,replace before using heater.• Locate heater on stable and level surface if 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 drip-ping water.• Do not leave heater unattended.• Keep children and animals away from heater.• Never move, handle, or service a hot, operating, or plugged-inheater. Severe burns may result. Wait 20 minutes after turningheater off.WARNING: This product contains and/or generateschemicals known to the State of California to causecancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm.SAFETY INFORMATION