Desa RH10PT - Manual (Page 3)

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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.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble,
operate or service this heater.
Improper use of this heater can
cause serious injury or death
from burns, fire, explosion,
electrical shock and carbon
monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon
monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with head-
aches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs,
the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh
air at once! Have heater serviced. Some people
are more affected by carbon monoxide than others.
These include pregnant women, people with heart
or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence
of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
Propane/LP Gas:
Propane/LP gas is a fuel gas.
Fuel gases are odorless. An odor-making agent
is added to fuel gases. The odor helps you detect
a fuel gas leak. However, the odor added to fuel
gas can fade. Fuel 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.
WARNING: Any change to
this heater or its controls can
be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not use a
blower insert, heat exchanger
insert or other accessory not ap-
proved for use with this heater.
WARNING: If the recreational
or commercial enclosure does
not have a window or roof vent,
DO NOT USE THIS HEATER
inside.
This heater should be inspected
before each use. Frequent clean-
ing may be required. The control
compartments, burners and cir-
culating air passageways of the
heater must be kept clean.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
of traffic and away from combus-
tible materials.
Children and adults should be
alerted to the hazard of high
surface temperature and should
stay away to avoid burns or
clothing ignition.
Do not place clothing or other
flammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects on the heater.
Heater will remain hot for a time
after shutdown. Allow surface to
cool before touching.
Young children should be care-
fully supervised when they are
near the heater.
Any safety screen or guard
removed for servicing the ap-
pliance must be replaced prior
to operating the heater.
Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible ma-
terials, gasoline and other flam-
mable vapors and liquids.