Desa 050 BTU - 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.
WARNING: Not for home or
recreational vehicle use.
WARNING: Fire, burn, inhala-
tion, and explosion hazard. Keep
solid combustibles, such as build-
ing materials, paper or cardboard,
a safe distance away from the
heater as recommended by the
instructions. Never use the heater
in spaces which do or may contain
volatile or airborne combustibles,
or products such as gasoline, sol-
vents, paint thinner, dust particles
or unknown chemicals.
ASpHYXIATION HAZARD
• Do not use this heater for heating human
living quarters.
• Do not use in unventilated areas.
• The flow of combustion and ventilation
air must not be obstructed.
• Proper ventilation air must be provided
to support the combustion air require-
ments of the heater being used.
• Refer to the specification section of the
heater’s manual, heater data plate, or
contact DESA Industries to determine
combustion air ventilation requirements
of the heater.
• Lack of proper ventilation air will lead
to improper combustion.
• Improper combustion can lead to carbon
monoxide poisoning leading to serious
injury or death. Symptom of carbon mon-
oxide poisoning can include headaches
dizziness and difficulty in breathing.
1. Keep children and animals away from
heater.
2. Never operate heater while sleeping or
unattended.
3. Check the heater thoroughly for damage.
Do not operate a damaged heater.
4. Do not modify the heater or operate a
heater which has been modified from its
original condition.
5. Use only propane/LP gas.
6. Use only vapor withdrawal propane/LP
supply. If there is any question about vapor
withdrawal, ask your propane/LP dealer.
7. For outdoor use only. Area must be well
ventilated. Provide minimum openings of
1 sq ft (0.093 m²) near the floor and 1 sq
ft. (0.093 m²) near the ceiling. Do not use
inside house, camper, tent, vehicle, or any
type of unvented or enclosed area.
8. Use heater in areas free from open
flames, combustible vapors, and dust.
9. Do not use heater in basement or below
ground level.
10. Before connecting heater to the propane/LP
tank, make sure the heater regulator knob is
in the "OFF" position. Always connect and
light heater in areas free of open flames.
11. Mount the propane/LP cylinders vertically
(shutoff valve up). Secure them from fall-
ing or being knocked over and protect
them from damage.
12..IMPORTANT: Use only the hose and regula-
tor assembly provided with the dual burner
tank top heater. Inspect the hose assembly
before each use. If there is excessive abra-
sion or wear, or hose is cut, replace with
hose assembly listed on parts list before
using heater. The hose and regulator must
be protected from damage.
13. The heater burner must be at least 2 ft.
(0.61 m) above the floor. Always attach
to propane/LP tank in an upright position.
Never operate a heater on its side or at-
tach to propane/LP tank in a horizontal
position. This could lead to dangerous
flare-ups or fire. Do not direct heat toward
propane/LP cylinders.
14. Maintain minimum clearance from normal
combustible materials (like paper) as fol-
lows: Sides 3 ft. (0.91 m); Top and Front 5
ft. (1.5 m). Locate 10 ft. (3 m) from canvas
or plastic tarpaulins or similar coverings
and secure them to prevent flapping or
movement due to wind action.
15. If at any time gas odor is detected, IMME-
DIATELY DISCONTINUE operation until
the source of gas has been located and
corrected.
16. Install the heater such that it is not directly
exposed to water spray, rain, dripping
water and/or wind.
17. Operate only on a stable, level surface.