Safety Information - MCS XL 9ERM Manuel D'utilisation Et De Maintenance

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SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING
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IMPORTANT: This appliance is not suitable for
use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory and mental capacities or with
lack of experience or knowledge unless supervised
by a person responsible for their safety. Children
must be supervised to make sure they do not play
with the appliance.
!
DANGER: Suffocation by carbon monoxide
can be fatal.
!
IMPORTANT: The installation of this heater for
use with No. 1, No. 2, Diesel or Kerosene and shall
conform with local codes.
!
IMPORTANT: THE INSTALLATION OF THE
UNIT SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
REGULATIONS OF THE AUTHORITIES HAVING
JURIS DICTION.
The first symptoms of suffocation by carbon monoxide are
similar to those of flu with headache, light-headedness
and/or nausea. These symptoms could be caused by the
faulty functioning of the heater. IF THESE SYMPTOMS
OCCUR, GO OUTDOORS IMMEDIATELY and have the
heater repaired by a technical service centre.
►►2.1. REFUELLING:
►2.1.1. Personnel appointed to carry out refuelling must
be qualified and fully familiar with this manual and current
regulations on how to refuel heaters safely.
►2.1.2. Only use the type of fuel specified on the heater's
identification plate.
►2.1.3. Before refuelling, turn off the heater and wait for
it to cool down.
►2.1.4. The fuel storage deposit tanks must be located in
a separate facility or building.
►2.1.5. All fuel tanks must be kept at a minimum distance
from the heater, in accordance with current safety regula-
tions.
►2.1.6. Fuel must be stored in areas where the floor
surface does not allow underneath dripping, or any other
leakage which may ignite the fuel.
►2.1.7. Fuel must be stored in accordance with current
safety regulations.
►►2.2. SAFETY:
►2.2.1. Never use the heater in areas with petrol, paint
solvents or other highly flammable vapours.
►2.2.2. Comply with all local legislation and current regu-
lations when using the heater.
►2.2.3. Heaters used near tarpaulins, curtains or other
similar covering materials must be kept at a safe distance.
It is advised to use fire-proof covering material.
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►2.2.4. Only use heaters in well-ventilated areas. Set-up
a suitable open and ventilated area, with the purpose of
introducing fresh air from outdoors, in compliance with the
current safety standards.
►2.2.5. Heaters must be powered only with the correct
voltage and frequency values as specified on the heater's
identification plate.
►2.2.6. Only use suitable earthed extension cable. 115v
supply must be available. Please note that the heater re-
quires 15 amps for proper operation. Ensure appropriate
gauge extension cord is used. (12/3 AWG at 50 Ft. - 10/3
AWG at 100 Ft.).
►2.2.7. The recommended safety distances between
heaters and flammable substances are: front output = 5
ft.; side/top/rear output = 2 ft..
►2.2.8. Avoid fire hazards by placing the hot or function-
ing heater on a flat level surface.
►2.2.9. Always keep animals at a safe distance.
►2.2.10. Disconnect the heater from the main power sup-
ply when not in use.
►2.2.11. When controlled by a thermostat, the heater can
turn on at any time.
►2.2.12. Never use the heater in frequently used rooms
or in bedrooms.
►2.2.13. Never block the heater's air inlet (rear) or the air
outlet (front).
►2.2.14. Never move, handle, refuel or conduct mainte-
nance on the heater when it is hot or when connected to
the power supply or when in operation.
►2.2.15. Keep heater's hot parts at as safe distance from
inflammable materials (including the power supply cable).
►2.2.16. If the power supply cable is damaged, it must be
replaced by a technical service centre, in order to prevent
further risks.