Safety information – Desa AND TT30 10 User Manual

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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 Heating Products to
determine combustion air ventilation
requirements of the heater.

• Lack of proper ventilation air will lead

to improper combustion.

• Improper combustion can lead to car-

bon monoxide poisoning leading to
serious injury or death. Symptom of
carbon monoxide poisoning can include
headaches dizziness and difficulty in
breathing.

1. Keep children and animals away from heater.
2. Never operate heater while sleeping or unat-

tended.

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 ven-

tilated. Provide minimum openings of 1 sq ft

(.093m²) near the floor and 1 sq ft. (.093m²)

near the ceiling. Do not use inside house,

camper, tent, vehicle, or any type of unvented

or enclosed area.

8. Do not use heater in basement or below

ground level.

9. 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.

10. Mount the propane/LP cylinders vertically

(shutoff valve up). Secure them from falling

or being knocked over and protect them from

damage.

11. IMPORTANT: Use only the hose and regulator

assembly provided with the dual burner tank

top heater. Inspect the hose assembly before

each use. If there is excessive abrasion 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.

12. The heater burner must be at least 2 ft. (.61m)

above the floor. Always attach to propane/LP

tank in an upright position. Never operate

a heater on its side or attach 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.

13. Maintain minimum clearance from nor-

mal combustible materials (like paper)

as follows: Sides - 3 ft. (.91m); Top and

Front - 5 ft. (1.5m). Locate 10 ft. (3m) from

canvas or plastic tarpaulins or similar cover-

ings and secure them to prevent flapping or

movement due to wind action.

14. If at any time gas odor is detected, IMME-

DIATELY DISCONTINUE operation until

the source of gas has been located and cor-

rected.

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