Desa GK30 - Manual (Page 4)

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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and
completely before trying to assemble, operate, or ser-
vice 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 headaches, dizziness, and/or nau-
sea. 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, persons with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under
the influence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.
Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep this
manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation
of this heater.
• Use only kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil to avoid risk of fire or
explosion. Never use gasoline, naphtha, paint thinners, alco-
hol, or other highly flammable fuels.
• Fueling
a) Personnel involved with fueling shall be qualified and thor-
oughly familiar with the manufacturer's instructions and ap-
plicable regulations regarding the safe fueling of heating units.
b)Only the type of fuel specified on the heater's data plate shall
be used.
c) All flame, including the pilot light, if any, shall be extin-
guished and the heater allowed to cool, prior to fueling.
d)During fueling, all fuel lines and fuel-line connections shall
be inspected for leaks. Any leaks shall be repaired prior to
returning the heater to service.
e) At no time shall more than one day's supply of heater fuel
be stored inside a building in the vicinity of the heater. Bulk
fuel storage shall be outside the structure.
f) All fuel storage shall be located a minimum of 762cm (25
feet) from heaters, torches, welding equipment, and similar
sources of ignition (exception: the fuel reservoir integral with
the heater unit).
g)Whenever possible, fuel storage shall be confined to areas
where floor penetrations do not permit fuel to drip onto or
be ignited by a fire at lower elevation.
h)Fuel storage shall be in accordance with the authority hav-
ing jurisdiction.
• Never use heater where gasoline, paint thinner, or other highly
flammable vapors are present.
• Follow all local ordinances and codes when using heater.
• Heaters used in the vicinity of tarpaulins, canvas, or similar
enclosure materials shall be located a safe distance from such
materials. The recommended minimum safe distance is
304.8cm (10 feet). It is further recommended that these enclo-
sure materials be of a fire retardant nature. These enclosure
materials shall be securely fastened to prevent them from ig-
niting or from upsetting the heater due to wind action.
• Use only in well-vented areas. Before using heater, provide at
least a 2800 square cm (three-square-foot) opening of fresh,
outside air for each 30 KW (100 000 BTU Hr) of rating.
• Use only in places free of flammable vapors or high dust content.
• Use only the electrical voltage and frequency specified on
model plate.
• Use only a three-prong, grounded extension cord.
• Minimum heater clearances from combustibles:
Outlet: 250 cm (8 Ft.)
Sides, Top, and Rear: 125 cm (4 Ft.)
• Locate heater on a stable and level surface if heater is hot or
running or a fire may occur.
• When moving or storing heater, keep heater in a level position
or fuel spillage may occur.
• Keep children and animals away from heater.
• Unplug heater when not in use.
• When used with thermostat, heater may start anytime.
• Never use heater in living or sleeping areas.
• Never block air inlet (rear) or air outlet (front) of heater.
• Never move, handle, refuel, or service a hot, operating, or
plugged-in heater.
• Never attach duct work to front or rear of heater.
SAFETY INFORMATION