Operating Instructions; Fuel Gas Odor - HeatStar HS125NG Instrucciones De Funcionamiento Y Manual Del Propietario

For Model HS125NG (for use with natural gas)
Piping must be clean and free from scale or burrs.
Install regulator supplied with heater. Connect with 1/2" NPT
nipple (not included) to Control Valve.
Connect the appliance to an appropriately designed and
installed fuel supply system. This system must include an
approved manual shut-off valve which is readily accessible and
is located within six (6) feet of the appliance. Additionally, a
sediment trap or drip leg must be located upstream of this
manual shut-off valve. Refer to the appropriate (natural gas)
installation code noted above. If a flexible connector is used,
it must be of an approved type.
Before attempting to ignite the appliance, all gas fittings and
connections must be thoroughly checked for gas leaks. Apply a
small amount of a mild soap and water solution to all fittings and
connections and observe for escaping bubbles. If any leaks are
detected, shut off the gas supply to the appliance immediately.
Wait a minimum of five minutes, repair the leak(s) and retest for
leakage. Dry all fittings and connections after leak testing.
WARNING
NEVER USE A FLAME FOR GAS LEAK TESTING.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ODOR FADE WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Asphyxiation Hazard
IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not use in unventilated areas.
EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT
• The flow of combustion and ventilation air must
not be obstructed.
CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
• Proper ventilation air must be provided to
INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE.
support the combustion air requirements of the
heater being used.
• Refer to the specification section of the heater's
CAUTION
manual, heater dataplate, or contact the factory
to determine combustion air ventilation
THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT DURING NORMAL
requirements of the heater.
OPERATION, AVOID PHYSICAL CONTACT.
• Lack of proper ventilation air will lead to
improper combustion.
• Improper combustion can lead to carbon
CAUTION
monoxide poisoning leading to serious injury or
death. Symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning
DO NOT PLACE CLOTHING OR OTHER
can include headaches, dizziness and difficulty
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ON THIS APPLIANCE.
in breathing.
DO NOT operate this heater if any part has been under
water. Call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance
and to replace any part of the control system or gas control valve
which has been under water.
This appliance must be installed and operated only in locations
where the potential for physical damage to the appliance is
reduced to a minimum. The owner/operator of this appliance
must ensure that precautions are taken to protect the appliance
from physical damage.
Gas-Fired Infra-Red Portable Construction Heater

FUEL GAS ODOR

LP gas and natural gas have man-made odorants
added specifically for detection of fuel gas leaks.
If a gas leak occurs you should be able to smell the
fuel gas. Since Propane (LP) is heavier than air you
should smell for the gas odor low to the floor. ANY
GAS ODOR IS YOUR SIGNAL TO GO INTO IMMEDIATE
ACTION!
• Do not take any action that could ignite the fuel gas.
Do not operate any electrical switches. Do not pull
any power supply or extension cords. Do not light
matches or any other source of flame. Do not use your
telephone.
• Get everyone out of the building and away from the
area immediately.
• Close all propane (LP) gas tank or cylinder fuel supply
valves, or the main fuel supply valve located at the
meter if you use natural gas.
• Propane (LP) gas is heavier than air and may settle in
low areas. When you have reason to suspect a propane
leak, keep out of all low areas.
• Use your neighbor's phone and call your fuel gas
supplier and your fire department. Do not re-enter the
building or area.
• Stay out of the building and away from the area until
declared safe by the firefighters and your fuel gas
supplier.
• FINALLY, let the fuel gas service person and the
firefighters check for escaped gas. Have them air out
the building and area before you return. Properly trained
service people must repair any leaks, check for further
leakages, and then relight the appliance for you.
ODOR FADING - NO ODOR DETECTED
• Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot
smell the odor of the man-made chemical added to
propane (LP) or natural gas. You must determine if you
can smell the odorant in these fuel gases.
• Learn to recognize the odor of propane (LP) gas and
natural gas. Local propane (LP) gas dealers will be more
than happy to give you a scratch and sniff pamphlet.
Use it to become familiar with the fuel gas odor.
• Smoking can decrease your ability to smell. Being
around an odor for a period of time can affect your
sensitivity to that particular odor. Odors present in
animal confinement buildings can mask fuel gas odor.
• The odorant in propane (LP) gas and natural gas
is colorless and the intensity of its odor can fade
under some circumstances.
• If there is an underground leak, the movement of gas
through the soil can filter the odorant.
• Propane (LP) gas odor may differ in intensity at different
levels. Since Propane (LP) gas is heavier than air, there
may be more odor at lower levels.
• Always be sensitive to the slightest gas odor. If you
continue to detect any gas odor, no matter how small,
treat it as a serious leak. Immediately go into action as
discussed previously.
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Operating Instructions and Owner's Manual