General Safety Instructions; General Information - DeWalt DXH8BX Instrucciones De Mantenimiento

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE. DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT THE FRONT WIRE
GUARD INSTALLED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO WARM OR COOK FOOD ON THIS HEATER.
• Do not use non-approved attachments on this heater. Do not modify appliance.
• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from
combustible materials. (See SPECIFICATIONS)
• CAUTION: accessible parts may become very hot. Keep young children away from the
appliance Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high surface temperatures
and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when they are near the appliance.
• Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance.
• Do not operate heater in any moving vehicle such as leisure vehicles like caravans and auto
caravans. Do not use in high rise flats, basements, bathrooms or bedrooms.
• This heater can also be used in a recreational or commercial enclosure with a window or
roof vent. It may also be used outdoors.
• This heater requires a well ventilated location of 9 square inches (22.86 cm
(example 3" /7.62 cm x 3"/7.62 cm opening) minimum for adequate ventilation during
operation which is in accordance with national requirements for the supply of combustion
air. Do not use other fuel burning appliances inside.
• GAS PRESSURE AT HEATER IS REGULATED AND FIXED AT 11" W.C.(27.4 millibar) IN
ANY CASE DO NOT REGULATE OR REDUCE PROPANE(G31) OR BUTANE/PROPANE
MIXTURE(G30+G31) CARTRIDGE SUPPLY PRESSURE TO HEATER!
• REGULATOR IN HEATER MUST ALWAYS BE IN PLACE DURING OPERATION.
• If the wire guard is removed for servicing, it must be replaced prior to operating the heater.
• The appliance should be inspected before each use. Frequent cleaning may be required.
The control compartments, burner and circulating air passageways of the appliance must
be kept clean, see MAINTENANCE.
• DO NOT use this heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified
service technician to inspect the heater and to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control, which has been under water.
• When used without adequate combustion and ventilation air, this heater may give off
excessive CARBON MONOXIDE, an odorless, poisonous gas.
• Some people - pregnant women, persons with heart or lung disease, anemia, those under
the influence of alcohol, those at high altitudes - are more affected by carbon monoxide
than others.
• When heater is placed on the ground, make sure the ground is level and keep any objects
at least 24 inches(60.96 cm) from the front of the heater. DO NOT MOVE THE APPLIANCE
WHEN OPERATING, SHOCKS AND BUMPS MAY ACTIVATE THE SAFETY TIP OVER
DEVICE. DO NOT LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED OR WHERE CHILDREN MAY CAUSE
THE HEATER TO TIP OVER. NEVER OPERATE THE HEATER WHILE SLEEPING!

GENERAL INFORMATION

• This heater is safe for indoor use in small recreational enclosures, having means for
providing combustion air and ventilation, such as tents, cabins, fishing huts, and enclosed
porches. It may be used for emergency indoor heating when connected to a disposable
1 lb.(465g) propane (G31) OR 450g Butane/Propane mixture (G30+G31) cartridge and
for indoor use in commercial enclosures, having means for providing combustion air and
ventilation, such as construction trailers or temporary work enclosures.
Note: The heater can be used outdoors, but may experience nuisance shutoffs due to
certain wind conditions.
• When the heater is cold or at room temperature, it will take a few minutes for the burner
tile to turn bright orange. This is normal and the heater is working properly. If burner tile is
visibly flaming, turn heater off and call a qualified service technician.
• When the unit is lit, there should be about a quarter inch (1/4"-.635 cm) border around the
tile that will not turn bright orange. This is normal.
• When operating the heater for the first time, the top area of the reflector may discolor. This
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is also normal and is no reason for concern.
• When operating the heater at altitudes over 7,000 FT (2.13km). above sea level, the unit
may not burn as bright as in lower altitudes. This is normal. At higher altitudes, the heater
may shut-off. If this happens, provide fresh air, wait 5 minutes and re-light. Due to local
atmospheric conditions heater may not re-light.
• Operating time will vary depending on the heater setting and the supply cartridge size. Up
to 3 to 6 hours on a 1 lb. propane (G31) cartridge or 3 to 6 hours on a 450G 70/30 Butane/
Propane mixture (G30+G31) cartridge . Up to 48 to 110 hours on a 20 lb.(5KG) cartridge
(based on "HI" and "LO" settings). Due to the properties of Propane gas (G31), run times
can be significantly reduced when operating continuously at temperatures below 20ºF.
• This heater is equipped with a tip-over safety switch. Nuisance shut-downs may be
experienced if the unit is bumped or moved. if this occurs simply relight the heater.
• Due to natural operation of small tanks, condensation may build up on tank and drip on
surface under heater. Sometimes this condensation may freeze due to the extreme cold
caused when propane (G31) vaporizes. This is normal and no reason for alarm.
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