Desa BLP100 - Manual (Page 2)

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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: This product contains 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 EX-
PLOSION HAZARD. KEEP SOLID COMBUSTIBLES,
SUCH AS BUILDING MATERIALS, PAPER OR CARD-
BOARD, A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE
HEATER AS RECOMMENDED BY THE INSTRUC-
TIONS. NEVER USE THE HEATER IN SPACES WHICH
DO OR MAY CONTAIN VOLATILE OR AIRBORNE
COMBUSTIBLES, OR PRODUCTS SUCH AS GASO-
LINE, SOLVENTS, PAINT THINNER, DUST PARTICLES
OR UNKNOWN CHEMICALS.
WARNING: NOT FOR HOME OR RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE USE.
The heater is designed for use as a construction heater in accordance
with ANSI Z83.7/CGA 2.14. Other standards govern the use of fuel
gases and heating products for specific uses. Your local authority
can advise you about these. The primary purpose of construction
heaters is to provide temporary heating of buildings under construc-
tion, 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 authority 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: Some people are more affected by
carbon monoxide than others. 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! Check for proper ventilation and have heater
serviced.
Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An odor-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 warnings. 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 and the Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGA
B149.2. This instructs on the safe storage and handling of pro-
pane gases.
• Use only the electrical voltage and frequency specified on model
plate. The electrical connections and grounding of the heater
shall follow the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or the
Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1.
• Electrical grounding instructions — This appliance is equipped
with a three-prong (grounding) plug for your protection against
shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly
grounded three-prong receptacle or extension cord.
• This product has been approved for use in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts.
• Use only the hose and factory preset regulator provided with the heater.
• Use only propane gas set up for vapor withdrawal.
• Provide adequate ventilation. Before using heater, provide at least
a three-square-foot opening of fresh, outside air for each 100,000
Btu/Hr of rating.
• For indoor use only. Do not use heater outdoors.
• Do not use heater in occupied dwellings or in living or sleeping
quarters.
• 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 possible level.
• Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials,
gasoline, paint thinner, and other flammable vapors and liquids.
• Do not use heater in areas with high dust content. Dust is
combustible.
• Minimum heater clearances from combustible materials:
Outlet: 8 Ft. Sides: 2 Ft. Top: 6 Ft. Rear: 2 Ft.
• Keep heater at least six feet from propane tank(s). Do not point
heater at propane tank(s) within 20 feet.
• Keep propane tank(s) below 100° F.
• Check heater for damage before each use. Do not use a dam-
aged heater.
• Check hose before each use of heater. If highly worn or cut,
replace with hose specified by manufacturer before using heater.
• Locate heater on stable and level surface if heater is hot or operating.
• Never block air inlet (rear) or air outlet (front) of heater.
• Keep heater away from strong drafts, wind, water spray, rain, or
dripping water.
• Do not leave heater unattended.
• Keep children and animals away from heater.
• Never move, handle, or service a hot or operating heater. Severe
burns may result. You must wait 15 minutes after turning heater off.