Safety Information - DESA Heating Products RCP25 El Manual Del Propietario

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: This product con-
tains and/or generates chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer or birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: FIRE, BURN,
INHALATION, AND EXPLOSION
HAZARD. KEEP SOLID COM-
BUSTIBLES, SUCH AS BUILDING
MATERIALS, PAPER OR CARD-
BOARD, A SAFE DISTANCE
AWAY FROM THE HEATER AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE IN-
STRUCTIONS. NEVER USE THE
HEATER IN SPACES WHICH DO
OR MAY CONTAIN VOLATILE
OR AIRBORNE COMBUSTIBLES,
OR PRODUCTS SUCH AS GASO-
LINE, SOLVENTS, PAINT THIN-
NER, DUST PARTICLES OR
UNKNOWN CHEMICALS.
WARNING: NOT FOR HOME
OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
USE.
The primary purpose of construction heaters is
to provide temporary heating of buildings under
construction, alteration or 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 au-
thority if you have questions about heater use.
Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and
heat producing products for specific uses. Your
local authorities can advise you about these.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
more affected by carbon monoxide than others.
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re-
semble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, and/or
nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may
not be working properly. Get fresh air at once!
Have heater serviced.
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Propane gas is odorless. An odor-
Propane Gas:
making agent is added to propane gas. The odor
helps you detect a propane gas leak. However, the
odor added to propane gas can fade. Propane gas
may be present even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all warn-
ings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your
guide to safe and proper operation of 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 for
Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum
Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58. This instructs on the safe
storage and handling of propane/LP gases.
• Use only the hose and factory preset regulator
provided with the heater.
• Use only propane gas set up for vapor with-
drawal.
• For indoor and outdoor use. When used indoors,
use only in well-vented areas. Provide at least
120 square inches (774.2 cm
air before using heater.
• Do not use heater in occupied dwellings, sleep-
ing quarters, campers, tents, or any type of
unvented or enclosed area.
• Do not use heater in basement or below ground
level. Propane gas is heavier than air. If a leak
occurs, propane gas will sink to the lowest pos-
sible level.
• Do not use heater as a cooking device. Do not
place objects on top of heater.
• Keep appliance area clear and free from com-
bustible materials, gasoline, paint thinner, and
other flammable vapors and liquids. Dust is
combustible. Do not use heater in areas with
high dust content.
• Minimum heater clearances from combus-
tibles: Sides: 3 feet (1 meter); Top: 6 feet (1.8
meters).
• Keep heater at least six feet from propane
tank(s).
• Keep propane tank(s) below 100ºF (38°C).
• Before each use, check heater for leaks. Never use
an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture
of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles form-
ing show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
• Check heater for damage before each use. Do
not use a damaged heater.
• Check hose before each use of heater. If highly
worn or cut, replace with hose specified by the
manufacturer before using heater.
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