Desa 280-IF - Manual (Page 2)

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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 flue, with head-
aches, dizziness and/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, 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 warn-
ings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your
guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.
1. Use only kerosene, #1#2 diesel/fuel oil, JET A
or JP-8 fuels to avoid risk of fire or explosion.
Never use gasoline, naphtha, paint thinners,
alcohol or other highly flammable fuels.
2. Fueling
a) Personnel involved with fueling shall be
qualified and thoroughly familiar with the
manufacturerʼs instructions and applicable
regulations regarding the safe fueling of
heating units.
b) Only the type of fuel specified on the
heaterʼs data plate shall be used.
c) All flame, including the pilot light, if any,
shall be extinguished and the heater al-
lowed 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 return-
ing the heater to service.
e) At no time shall more than one dayʼs 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 25 feet (762cm) 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 having jurisdiction.
3. Use only the electrical voltage and frequency
specified on model plate.
4. Heater must be grounded. Use only a properly
grounded three-wire extension cord. Plug into
grounded outlet only.
5. Use only in areas free of flammable vapors or
high dust content.
6. Minimum clearance from any combustible
materials: 8 feet (244 cm) from hot air outlet;
4 feet (122 cm) from top; and 4 feet (122 cm)
from sides and inlet.
7. Locate heater on a stable and level surface
while hot or operating or a fire may occur.
8. Use only in well-vented areas. Before using
heater, provide at least a three-square-foot
(2800 square cm) opening of fresh, outside air
for each 100,000 Btu/Hr (30 kw) of rating.
9. Keep children and animals away from heater
at all times.
10. Never start heater when combustion chamber
is hot or if fuel has accumulated in combustion
chamber.
11. When used with thermostat, heater may start
at anytime.
12. When heater is moved or stored, it must be in
a level position or fuel spillage may occur.
13. Use heater only in accordance with local
ordinances and codes.
14. Never use gasoline, crankcase drainings,
naphtha, paint thinners, alcohol or other highly
flammable fuels.
15. Never use heater where gasoline, paint thinner
or other highly flammable vapors are present.
16. Never use heater in living or sleeping areas.
17. Never leave a heater plugged in without adult
supervision if children or animals are likely to
be present.