NEVER LEA VE THE HEA TER UNA TTENDED WHILE BURNING!
GENERAL INFORMATION
FUEL GAS ODOR
LP gas and natural gas have man-made odorants
A. Your portable gas-fired infra-red heater comes fully assembled and is tested at the factory for proper gas and input as stated on the nameplate.
B. Each heater is equipped with a 100% safety shutoff, push button valve which will automatically stop the flow of gas in the event the heater fails to operate for any reason. A tip over switch and an excess flow check are also standard on the model HS35LP.
shuts off the burner in the event of tipping. Ensure that this switch fuel gas. Since Propane (LP) is heavier than air you
(see Fig. 2). DO NOT operate this heater with the LP-gas
GAS ODOR IS YOUR SIGNAL TO GO INTO IMMEDIATE
ACTION!
• Do not take any action that could ignite the fuel gas.
any power supply or extension cords. Do not light
Although this heater incorporates a “tip over” switch, the heater
C. Before proceeding with this installation, be sure to inspect for damages. The freight company must be notified of any damages and request that an inspection be made. Enerco
Technical Products will send replacements for damaged parts only after receiving a signed inspection report to prove the liability of the freight company.
level surface to minimize the risk of accidental tipping. The LP
• Get everyone out of the building and away from the accidental tipping. DO NOT OPERATE this heater with the
• Close all propane (LP) gas tank or cylinder fuel supply
FOR SAFE OPERATION
A. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. Read and adhere to these instructions. DO NOT allow anyone who has not read these instructions to assemble, light, adjust or operate this heater.
This appliance must be installed only in locations where the meter if you use natural gas.
physical contact) is reduced to a minimum.
low areas. When you have reason to suspect a propane physical damage.
supplier and your fire department. Do not re-enter the
This appliance produces radiant heat. Therefore, it must be located
B. LP-Gas IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
In the event of a leak,
LP-Gas will accumulate and the possibility of a fire is present.
LP-Gas is scented and its strong odor is readily detectable.
Never strike a match, bring any flame or create an electric spark in an enclosure when you smell LP-Gas. Ventilate the area thoroughly, move the heater outside, and correct the source of the leak before attempting to light any appliance.
C. Always operate the heater with the LP-Gas cylinder in an upright position on a level non-combustible surface. NEVER
PLACE THE CYLINDER ON ITS SIDE WHEN OPERATING
THE HEATER.
D. DO NOT attempt to operate the heater with any gas other than that indicated on the heater nameplate.
leakages, and then relight the appliance for you.
For Model HS35LP
propane (LP) or natural gas. You must determine if you can smell the odorant in these fuel gases.
• Learn to recognize the odor of propane (LP) gas and appliance, OR, it may be connected to a permanently installed comply with local and/or Provincial codes or, in the absence of
• The flow of combustion and ventilation air must
• not be obstructed.
• Proper ventilation air must be provided to
•
Handling of Liquified Petroleum Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58, OR heater being used.
• Refer to the specification section of the heater’s
manual, heater dataplate, or contact the factory
to determine combustion air ventilation
• Lack of proper ventilation air will lead to
• The odorant in propane (LP) gas and natural gas manufacturer. See the parts list.
death. Symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning can include headaches, dizziness and difficulty in breathing.
• Propane (LP) gas odor may differ in intensity at different levels. Since Propane (LP) gas is heavier than air, there
WARNING
NEVER USE A FORK LIFT TRUCK TYPE
If you continue to detect any gas odor, no matter how small,
CYLINDER.
discussed previously.
Gas-Fired Infra-Red Portable Construction Heater
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Operating Instructions and Owner’s Manual
