Desa ROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATERS Owner's Manual

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3099162SAFETYINFORMATIONContinued! WARNINGSPropane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An odor-making agent is added topropane gas. The odor helps you detect a propane gas leak. However, the odor addedto propane gas can fade. Propane gas may be present even though no odor exists.Make certain you read and understand all Warnings. Keep this manual forreference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.• For indoor use only. Provide adequate ventilation.• Use only in well vented areas. Before using heater, provide at least a three-square-foot opening of fresh, outside air for each 100,000 BTU/Hr of rating.This heater produces carbon monoxide, which is listed by the State of Califor-nia as a reproductive toxin under Proposition 65.• Do not use heater outdoors or in occupied dwellings.• Do not use heater in living or sleeping quarters.• Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, paintthinner, and other flammable vapors and liquids. Do not use heater in areaswith high dust content.• Keep heater away from strong drafts, water spray, rain, or dripping water.• Install and use heater with care. Follow all local ordinances and codes. In theabsence of local ordinances and codes, refer to ANSI/NFPA 58. This instructson the safe storage and handling of 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 100° F.• Do not use heater below ground level. Propane gas is heavier than air. If a leakoccurs, propane gas will sink to the lowest possible level.• Use only the electrical voltage and frequency specified on model plate.• The electrical connections and grounding of the heater shall follow the Na-tional Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.• Electrical grounding instructions — This appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazard and should beplugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle.• Use only a three-prong, grounded extension cord.• Use only the hose and factory preset regulator provided with the heater.• Inspect hose before each use of heater. If highly worn or cut, replace beforeusing heater. Use the replacement hose assembly specified in this manual.• Keep heater at least six feet from propane tank(s). Do not point heater atpropane tank(s) within 20 feet.• Minimum heater clearances from combustibles:Outlet: 8 Ft. Sides: 2 Ft. Top: 6 Ft. Rear: 2 Ft.• Locate heater on stable and level surface if heater is hot or running.• Keep children and animals away from heater.• Turn off propane supply and unplug heater when not in use.• When used with thermostat, heater may start anytime.• Never block air inlet (rear) or air outlet (front) of heater.• Never move, handle, or service a hot, operating, or plugged-in heater.• Do not alter heater. Keep heater in its original state.• Do not use heater if altered.• Never attach duct work to front or rear of heater.• Use only original replacement parts. This heater must use design-specificparts. Do not substitute or use generic parts. Improper replacement parts couldcause serious or fatal injuries.