Odor Fade Warning; General Information - HeatStar MH9BX Guide D'utilisation Et Instructions De Fonctionnement

NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!
ODOR FADING - NO ODOR DETECTED
• Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot
smell the odor of the man-made chemical added to
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
natural gas. Local propane (LP) gas dealers will be more
than happy to give you a scratch and sniff pamphlet.
Use it to become familiar with the fuel gas odor.
• Smoking can decrease your ability to smell. Being
around an odor for a period of time can affect your
sensitivity to that particular odor. Odors present in
animal confinement buildings can mask fuel gas odor.
• The odorant in propane (LP) gas and natural gas
is colorless and the intensity of its odor can fade
under some circumstances.
• If there is an underground leak, the movement of gas
through the soil can filter the odorant.
• Propane (LP) gas odor may differ in intensity at different
levels. Since Propane (LP) gas is heavier than air, there
may be more odor at lower levels.
• Always be sensitive to the slightest gas odor. If you
continue to detect any gas odor, no matter how small,
treat it as a serious leak. Immediately go into action as
discussed previously.
ATTENTION - CRITICAL POINTS TO
REMEMBER!
• Propane (LP) gas has a distinctive odor. Learn to
recognize these odors. (Reference Fuel Gas Odor and
Odor Fading sections above.
• Even If you are not property trained in the service and
repair of the heater, ALWAYS be consciously aware of
the odors of propane (LP) gas and natural gas.
• If you have not been properly trained in repair and
service of propane (LP) gas then do not attempt to
light heater, perform service or repairs, or make any
adjustments to the heater on the propane (LP) gas fuel
system.
• A periodic sniff test around the heater or at the heater's
joints; i.e. hose, connections, etc., is a good safety
practice under any conditions. If you smell even a small
amount of gas, CONTACT YOUR FUEL GAS SUPPLIER
IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT WAIT!
HeatStar | Portable Propane Heater

GENERAL INFORMATION:

•
When the heater is cold, it will take a few minutes for the
burner tile to turn bright orange. This is normal and the
heater is working properly. If burner tile is visibly flaming,
turn heater off and call a qualified service technician.
Note: The heater is to be used outdoors, but may experience
nuisance shutoffs due to certain wind conditions.
•
When the unit is lit, there should be about a quarter inch
border around the tile that will not turn bright orange.
This is normal.
•
When operating the heater for the first time, the top area
of the reflector may discolor. This is also normal and is no
reason for concern.
• The protective grill on the front of this heater is coated
with a special high-temperature resistant paint. When
the heater is used for the first time, the grill may give off
noticeable smoke or fumes. This is normal and will not
occur during subsequent uses. The fumes are not harm-
ful.
•
Designed to operate at altitudes up to 7,000 feet. When
operating the heater at altitudes over 7,000 FT. above sea
level, the unit may not burn as bright as in lower alti-
tudes. This is normal. At higher altitudes, the heater may
shut-off. If this happens, provide fresh air, wait 5 minutes
and re-light. If the heater continues to shut off, there may
not be enough oxygen available to feed proper combus-
tion.
•
Operating time will be approximately 3 to 6 hours on a
one 1lb cyclinder and 48 to 1 10 hours on a 20 lb cylinder
(based on "HI" and "LO" settings). Due to the properties
of LP gas, runtimes can be significantly reduced when
operating continuously at temperatures below 20ºF.
•
This heater is equipped with a tip-over safety switch.
Nuisance shut-downs may be experienced if the unit is
bumped or moved. if this occurs simply relight the heater.
•
Do not leave this appliance unattended while it is
in operation. Keep children and pets away from the
appliance at all times.
• LP -gas cylinders must be constructed and marked
in accordance with the specifications for "Cylinders,
Spheres and Tubes for Transporation of Dangerous
Goods, CAN/CSA B339".
• Use only VAPOR WITHDRAWAL propane supply. If
there is any question about vapor withdrawal, ask your
propane dealer.
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