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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!
ODOR FADE WARNING
DANGER
Asphyxiation Hazard
• Do not use this heater for heating human living quarters.
• Do not use in unventilated areas.
• The flow of combustion and air must not be obstructed.
• Proper ventilation air must be provided to support the combustion air
requirements of the heater being used.
• Refer to the specification section of the heater’s manual, heater data
plate, or contact the factory 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. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can
include headaches dizziness and difficulty in breathing.
FUEL GAS ODOR
LP gas and natural gas have man‑made odorant added specically for detec‑
tion of fuel gas leaks. If a gas leak occurs you should be able to smell the fuel
gas. Since Propane (LP) is heavier than air you should smell for the gas odor
low to the oor. ANY GAS ODOR IS YOUR SIGNAL TO GO INTO IMMEDIATE
ACTION!
• Do not take any action that could ignite the fuel gas. Do not operate any
electrical switches. Do not remove the battery from the appliance. Do
not pull any power supply or extension cords. Do not light matches or
any other source of flame. Do not use your telephone.
• Get everyone out of the building and away from the area immediately
• Close all propane (LP) gas tank or cylinder fuel supply valves, or the
main fuel supply valve located at the meter if you use natural gas
• Propane (LP) gas is heavier than air and may settle in low areas. When
you have reason to suspect a propane leak, keep out of all low areas.
• Use your neighbor’s phone and call your fuel gas supplier and your fire
department. Do not re-enter the building or area.
• Stay out of the building and away from the area until declared safe by
the firefighters and your fuel gas supplier.
• FINALLY, let the fuel gas service person and the firefighters check for
escaped gas. Have them air out the building and area before you return.
Properly trained service people must repair any leaks, check for further
leakages, and then relight the appliance for you.
ODOR FADING‑NO ODOR DETECTED
• Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell the odor
of the man-made chemical added to propane (LP) or natural gas. You
must determine if you can smell the odorant in these fuel gases.
• Learn to recognize the odor of propane (LP) gas and natural gas.
Local propane (LP) gas dealers will be more than happy to give you a
scratch and sniff pamphlet. Use it to become familiar with the fuel gas
odor.
• Smoking can decrease your ability to smell. Being around an odor
for a period of time can affect your sensitivity to that particular odor.
Odors present in animal confinement buildings can mask fuel gas
odor.
• The odorant in propane (LP) gas and natural gas is colorless and the
intensity of its odor can fade under some circumstances.
• If there is an underground leak, the movement of gas through the soil
can filter the odorant.
• Propane (LP) gas odor may differ in intensity at different levels. Since
Propane (LP) gas is heavier than air, there may be more odor at lower
levels.
• Always be sensitive to the slightest gas odor. If you continue to detect
any gas odor, no matter how small, treat it as a serious leak. Immedi-
ately go into action as discussed previously.
ATTENTION‑CRITICAL POINTS TO REMEMBER
• Propane (LP) gas has a distinctive odor. Learn to recognize these odors.
(Reference Fuel Gas Odor and Odor Fading sections above).
• Even If you are not properly trained in the service and repair of the heater,
ALWAYS be consciously aware of the odors of propane (LP) gas and
natural gas.
• If you have not been properly trained in repair and service of propane
(LP) gas then do not attempt to light heater, perform service or repairs, or
make any adjustments to the heater on the propane (LP) gas fuel system.
• A periodic sniff test around the heater or at the heater’s joints; i.e. hose,
connections, etc., is a good safety practice under any conditions. If you
smell even a small amount of gas, CONTACT YOUR FUEL GAS SUP-
PLIER IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT WAIT!