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104252
PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATER
70,000 AND 100,000 BTU/HR
SAFETY
INFORMATION
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.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early
signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re-
semble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, 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, per-
sons 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.
• 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.
• Never use heater where gasoline, paint
thinner, or other highly flammable vapors
are present.
• Follow all local ordinances and codes
when using heater.
• Use only in well-vented areas. Provide
at least a three-square foot (2800 square
cm) opening of fresh, outside air for each
29,3 kW (100,000 Btu/Hr) of rating.
• Use only in places free of flammable va-
pors or high dust content.
• Use only with the electrical voltage and
frequency specified on model plate.
• Use only a grounded (earthed) extension
cord.
WARNINGS
• Minimum heater clearances from com-
bustibles:
Outlet: 250 cm (8 Ft.)
Sides, Top, and Rear: 125 cm (8 Ft.)
• Locate heater on a stable and level sur-
face while hot or running or a fire may
occur.
• When moving or storing heater, keep
heater in a level position or fuel spillage
may occur.
• Keep children and animals away from
heater.
• Unplug heater when not in use.
• When used with thermostat, heater may
start anytime.
• Never use heater in living or sleeping
areas.
• Never block air inlet (rear) or air outlet
(front) of heater.
• Never move, handle, refuel, or service a
hot, operating, or plugged-in heater.
• Never attach duct work to front or rear of
heater. Using duct work could reduce the
necessary air flow of heater. Heater would
produce excessive carbon monoxide.