Desa Air Conditioner User Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION

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, in-

halation and explosion hazard.

Keep solid combustibles, such

as building 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, solvents, paint thin-

ner, 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/CGA2.14.

Other standards govern the use of fuel gases

and heating products for speciﬁc uses. Your lo-

cal authority 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 au-

thority 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.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:

Some people are

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.

Propane Gas:

Propane gas is odorless. An odor-

making agent is added to propane gas. The odor

helps you detect a propane gas leak. However, the

odor added to propane gas can fade. Propane 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 Lique-

ﬁed Petroleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58 and the

Propane Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA

B149.2. This instructs on the safe storage and

handling of propane gases.

2. Use only the electrical voltage and frequency

speciﬁed on model plate. The electrical con-

nections and grounding of the heater shall fol-

low the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA

70 or the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1.

3. Electrical Grounding Instructions - This appli-

ance is equipped with a three-prong (ground-

ing) plug for your protection against shock

hazard and should be plugged directly into a

properly grounded three-prong receptacle or

extension cord.

4. Use only the hose and factory preset regulator

provided with the heater.

5. Use only propane gas set up for vapor with-

drawal.

6. Provide adequate ventilation. Before using

heater, provide at least a three square foot

opening of fresh, outside air for each 100,000

Btu/Hr (105,500 k/j) of rating.

7. For indoor use only. Do not use heater out-

doors.

8. Do not use heater in occupied dwellings or in

living or sleeping quarters.

9. Do not use heater in a basement or below

ground level. Propane gas is heavier than air.

If a leak occurs, propane gas will sink to the

lowest possible level.

10. 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.

11. Minimum heater clearances from combustible

materials:

Outlet: 8 Ft. (2.4 m), Sides: 2 Ft. (0.6 m),

Top: 6 Ft. (1.8 m), Rear: 2 Ft. (0.6 m)