Roberts Gorden 300 Gas Heater User Manual


 
SECTION 1: HEATER SAFETY
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SECTION 1: HEATER SAFETY
Yo ur Safety is Important to Us!
This symbol is used throughout
the manual to notify you of
possible fire, electrical or burn
hazards. Please pay special
attention when reading and
following the warnings in these
sections.
Installation, service and, at a
minimum, annual inspection of heater must be done
by a contractor qualified in the installation and
service of gas-fired heating equipment.
Read this manual carefully before installation,
operation or service of this equipment.
Heaters are not approved for residential installation.
These instructions, the layout drawing, local codes
and ordinances and applicable standards that apply
to gas piping, electrical wiring, venting, etc. must be
thoroughly understood before proceeding with the
installation.
Protective gear is to be worn during installation,
operation and service. Thin sheet metal parts have
sharp edges. To prevent injury, the use of work
gloves is recommended.
Before installation, check that the local distribution
conditions, nature of gas and pressure and
adjustment of the appliance are compatible.
The heater must be applied and operated under the
general concepts of resonable
use and installed
using the best building practices.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
For additional copies of the Installation, Operation
and Service Manual, please contact Roberts-
Gordon LLC.
1.1 Manpower Req uirements
To prevent personal injury and damage to the
heater, two persons will be required for installation.
1.2 Safety Labels and Their Placement
Product safety signs or labels should be replaced by
the product user when they are no longer legible.
Please contact Roberts-Gordon LLC or your
ROBERTS GORDON
®
independent distributor to
obtain replacement signs or labels. See Page 2,
Figure 1 through Page 4, Figure 3.
1.3 California Proposition 65
In accordance with California Proposition 65
requirements, a warning label must be placed in a
highly visible location on the outside of the
equipment (i.e. near equipment's serial plate). See
label placement drawing on Page 2, Figure 1
through Page 4, Figure 3 for label location. Avoid
placing label on areas with extreme heat, cold,
corrosive chemicals or other elements. To order
additional labels, please contact Roberts-Gordon
LLC or your ROBERTS GORDON
®
independent
distributor.