Safety Precautions - Mr. Heater MH60QFAV Instrucciones De Funcionamiento Y Manual Del Propietario

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1.­ Check­the­heater­thoroughly­for­damage.­DO­NOT­operate­a­
damaged heater.
2.­ DO­NOT­modify­the­heater­or­operate­a­heater­which­has­
been modified from its original condition.
3.­ Use­only­propane­gas.
4.­ Use­only­VAPOR­WITHDRAWAL­propane­supply.­If­there­is­any­
question­about­vapor­withdrawal,­ask­your­propane­dealer.
5.­ Mount­the­propane­cylinders­vertically­(shutoff­valve­up).­
Secure­them­from­falling­or­being­knocked­over­and­protect­
them from damage.
6.­ Locate­propane­containers­at­least­(USA)­7­ft.­(2.13m),­
(Canada)­10­ft.­(3m)­from­the­heater­and­do not direct
exhaust­toward­containers.
7. IMPORTANT­Use­only­the­hose­and­regulator­assembly­
provided­with­the­heater.­Match­the­color­stripe­on­the­
hangtag attached to the hose assembly with the color on
the label located near the propane inlet fitting on the heater.
Inspect­hose­assembly­before­each­use­of­the­heater.­If­there­
is­excessive­abrasion­or­wear,­or­hose­is­cut,­replace­with­hose­
assembly listed on parts list before using heater.
8.­­ For­indoor­use­only.­Area­must­be­well­ventilated.­Figure 1.
(also­see­"Operating­Precautions").
9.­ If­at­any­time­gas­odor­is­detected,­IMMEDIATELY­
DISCONTINUE­operation­until­the­source­of­gas­has­been­
located­and­corrected.­Read­enclosed­Odor­fade­and­Propane­
Sheet­for­additional­information­about­detecting­propane­
leaks.
10.­ Install­the­heater­such­that­is­is­not­directly­exposed­to­water­
spray,­rain­and/or­dripping­water.
1 1.­ Maintain­minimum­clearance­from­normal­combustible­
material­(like­paper).­Figure 2.
12.­ Due­to­the­high­surface­and­exhaust­temperatures,­adults­and­
children­must­observe­clearances­to­avoid­burns­or­clothing­
ignition.
13.­ Operate­only­on­a­stable,­level­surface.
14.­ Do­not­use­with­duct­work.­Do­not­restrict­inlet­or­exit.
15.­ Use­only­the­electrical­power­specified.­The­electrical­
connection­and­grounding­must­comply­with­National­
Electrical­Code­-­ANSI/NFPA­70­(USA)­and­CSA­C22.1­Canadian­
Electrical­Code,­Part­1­(Canada).
16.­ Use­only­a­properly­grounded­3-prong­receptacle­or­extension­
cord.
17.­ Do­not­move,­handle­or­service­while­hot­or­burning.
18.­ Do not adjust the heater combustion tube elevation while
heater is running or hot. Adjustments to elevation should
only be made after the heater has cooled to touch.
19.­ Use­only­in­accordance­with­local­codes­or,­in­the­absence­of­
local­codes,­with­the­Standard­for­the­Storage­and­Handling­
of­Liquefied­Petroleum­Gases­ANSI/NFPA­58­and­CSA­B149.1,­
Natural­Gas­and­Propane­Installation­Code.
Mr. Heater, Inc.| Forced Air Propane Construction Heater
Figure 1
VENTILATION:­Minimum­openings­required
Heater
Forced­air­(55,­60) ................ 1­ft
Forced­air­(85,­125) .............. 2­ft
Figure 2
MINIMUM­CLEARANCE:­From­normal­combustible­material
Clearance
From­floor ....................................0­ft
From­outlet ..................................6­ft
From­sides ...................................2­ft
From­top ......................................6­ft
Locate­10­ft.­from­canvas­or­plastic­tarpaulins­or­similar­
coverings­and­secure­them­to­prevent­flapping­or­movement­
due to wind action.
Figure 2 Clearance Diagram
2­Ft.­Rear
2­Ft.­Sides
Floor
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Operating Instructions and Owner's Manual
Opening Opening
near floor near ceiling
..........................1­ft
2 2
..........................2­ft
2 2
60, 85, 125 Forced Air
6­Ft.­Outlet