Use and Care Manual

PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER
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Accidents are always tragic especially because so many of them could have been prevented with little care
and judgment. There are some basic good practices, we hope you will follow for safe use of your heater.
• Children should be carefully supervised, when they are in the area.
• Always maintain proper clearance from combustible materials. Minimum clearance from combustibles: Side
- 24” (61 cm); Top - 48” (121.9 cm); Front - 72” (183 cm). Floor - combustible. Not for use on nished oors.
• Heater must be placed on level and stable surface.
• Never place anything including clothes or other ammable items on the heater.
• The appliance area shall be kept clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other ammable
vapours and liquids.
• Do not modify or operate a heater which has been modied.
• Adequate clearance for accessibility and for combustion & ventilation air supply must be maintained at all
times when the heater is operating.
• Service and repair should be done by a qualied service person. The heater should be inspected
before each use and at least annually by a qualied person. More frequent cleaning may be required as
necessary. Do not service while hot or operating.
• Never connect heater to an unregulated gas supply.
• The heater is shipped from the factory for LP(Propane) gas. This heater is for use with propane gas only,
do not convert heater to any other gas. Installation must conform to local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with the standard for the Storage and Handling of Liqueed Petroleum Gases ANSI/NFPA 58 and
the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CSA B149.1
• The minimum and maximum inlet pressures to the regulator from the gas tank are 25 psi minimum and
bottle pressure, respectively. Use only the regulator & hose assembly provided with the heater. Inspect the
regulator/hose assembly prior to each use of the heater. If there is excessive abrasion or wear, or hose is
cut, replace with regulator/hose assembly listed on the parts list prior to using this heater.
• Gas supply connections should be checked using a 50/50 solution of liquid dish soap and never use a
ame to check for gas leaks.
• The electrical connection & grounding must comply with National Electrical Code. ANSI/NFPA 70 or in
Canada CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1. Use only a properly grounded three (3) prong
receptacle.
• Do not restrict inlet or outlet by any means. The ow of combustion and ventilation air is not to be
obstructed.
• This heater should not be directed toward any propane-gas container within 20 ft (6M). The heater must be
located at least 6 ft. (1.83 m) in the U.S.; or (ii) 10 ft. (3 m) in Canada, from any propane gas container.
• The propane cylinder supply system must be arranged to provide for vapour withdrawal from the operating
cylinder.
• This heater is not to be used with external thermostats, timers or other devices that control or alter
electrical supply to the heater.
• For either indoor or outdoor use. Adequate ventilation shall be provided in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR
1926.154, Safety Requirements for Temporary and Portable Space Heating Devices and Equipment ANSI
A10.10, ANSI 223.1 / NFPA 54, Liquied Petroleum Gas Code, NFPA 58 or the National Gas and Propane
Installation Code, CAN B149.1 as appropriate.
PRODUCT FEATURES
• Portable & Stable • 100% Safety Shutoff System
• Wind Resistant & Rain Protected • Continuous Adjustable Input Ratings
• Electronic Spark Ignition
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
WARNING
: Motor and fan must be running before lighting, during operation and at shutdown,
in order to prevent a ame-out condition which could result in personal injury or property damage.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!
Assembly Components and Instructions for Steel Base Units: