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106068
PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATER
200,000 BTU/HR
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Use only kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil to
avoid risk of fire or explosion. Never use
gasoline, naphtha, paint thinners, alco-
hol, or other highly flammable fuels.
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Fueling
a) Personnel involved with fueling shall
be qualified and thoroughly familiar
with the manufacturer’s instructions
and applicable federal, state, and lo-
cal regulations regarding the safe
fueling of heating units.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
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! Have heater serviced.
Some people are more affected by carbon
monoxide than others. These include preg-
nant 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
Warnings. Keep this manual for reference.
It is your guide to safe and proper operation
of this heater.
WARNINGS
SAFETY
INFORMATION
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
IMPORTANT: Read this Owner’s
Manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, oper-
ate, or service this heater. Im-
proper use of this heater can cause
serious injury or death from burns,
fire, explosion, electrical shock,
and carbon monoxide poisoning.
b)Only the type of fuel specified on the
heater's data plate shall be used.
c) All flame, including the pilot light, if
any, shall be extinguished and the heater
allowed 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 returning the heater to service.
e) At no time shall more than one
day’s supply of heater fuel be
stored inside a building in the vi-
cinity of the heater. Bulk fuel stor-
age shall be outside the structure.
f) All fuel storage shall be located a
minimum of 25 feet from heaters,
torches, welding equipment, and
similar sources of ignition (excep-
tion: 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 federal, state, or local au-
thority having jurisdiction.
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Never use heater where gasoline, paint
thinner, or other highly flammable va-
pors are present.
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Follow all local ordinances and codes
when using heater.
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Heaters used in the vicinity of tarpau-
lins, canvas, or similar enclosure ma-
terials shall be located a safe distance
from such materials. The recommended
minimum safe distance is 10 feet. It is
further recommended that these enclo-
sure materials be of a fire retardant na-
ture. These enclosure materials shall be
securely fastened to prevent them from
igniting or from upsetting the heater
due to wind action.
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Use only in well-vented areas. Before
using heater, provide at least a three-
square-foot opening of fresh, outside
air for each 100,000 Btu/Hr of rating.
This heater produces carbon monox-
ide, which is listed by the State of Cali-
fornia as a reproductive toxin under
Proposition 65.
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Use only in places free of flammable
vapors or high dust content.
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Use only the electrical voltage and fre-
quency specified on model plate.
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Use only a three-prong, grounded ex-
tension cord.
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Minimum heater clearances from com-
bustibles:
Outlet: 8 Ft.
Sides: 4 Ft.
Top: 4 Ft.
Rear: 4 Ft.
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Locate heater on a stable and level sur-
face if heater is hot or running or a fire
may occur.
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When moving or storing heater, keep
heater in a level position or fuel spill-
age may occur.
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Keep children and animals away
from heater.
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Unplug heater when not in use.
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Heater is equipped with a thermostat.
Heater may start anytime.
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Never use heater in living or sleeping
areas.
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Never block air inlet (rear) or air outlet
(front) of heater.
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Never move, handle, refuel, or service
a hot, operating, or plugged-in heater.
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Never attach duct work to front or rear
of heater.
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Warning to New York City Residents
For Use Only At Construction Sites
in accordance with applicable NYC codes
under NYCFD certificate of approval
#4803, #4899, #4908, #4909, or #4934.
