Unpacking............................................................ 3
Ventilation ............................................................ 3
Installation ........................................................... 4
Operation ............................................................. 5
Storage ................................................................ 5
WARNING: This product
contains and/or generates
chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer or
birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm.
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.
WARNING: Not for home or
recreational vehicle use.
The heater is designed for use as a construction
heater in accordance with ANSI Z83.7•CGA 2.14.
Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and
heating products for specific uses. Your local author-
ity can advise you about these. The primary purpose
of construction heaters is to provide temporary
heating of buildings under construction, alteration
or repair. Properly used, the heater provides safe
economical heating. Products of combustion are
vented into the area being heated.
We cannot foresee every use which may be made
of our heaters. CheCk with your loCal
fire safety authority if you have
questions about heater use.
Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and
heat producing products for specific uses. Your
local authorities can advise you about these.
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Maintenance ........................................................ 5
Specifications ...................................................... 7
Accessories ......................................................... 7
Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List.......... 8
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
more affected by carbon monoxide than others.
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re-
semble the flu, with headaches, dizziness and/or
nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not
be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Check
for proper ventilation and have heater serviced.
Natural gas has a distinctive odor.
Natural Gas:
This odor helps you detect a natural gas leak.
However, the odor may fade. Natural gas may be
present even though no odor exists.
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. Install and use heater with care. Follow all local
ordinances and codes. In the absence of local
ordinances and codes, refer to the Standard for
Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum
Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58 Natural Gas Installation
Code, CAN/CGA B149.2. This instructs on the
safe storage and handling of propane gases.
2. This product has been approved for use in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
3. Use only natural gas. Do not attempt to use
with propane gas.
4. Provide adequate ventilation. Before using
heater, provide at least a 3 ft
ing of fresh, outside air.
5. For indoor use only. Do not use heater outdoors.
6. Keep heater away from strong drafts, wind,
water spray, rain or dripping water.
7. Do not use heater in occupied dwellings or in
living or sleeping quarters.
8. Do not use heater in a basement or below
ground level.
9. Keep appliance area clear and free from com-
bustible materials, gasoline, paint thinner and
other flammable vapors and liquids. Dust is
combustible. Do not use heater in areas with
high dust content.
10. Minimum heater clearances from combustibles:
sides 3 feet (91 cm), top 6 feet (1.83 m).
11. Keep heater at least 6 feet (1.83 m) from
propane tank(s).
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