Operating Precautions; Safety Precautions - HeatStar MH170QFAVT Guide D'utilisation Et Manuel Du Propriétaire

NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

This­is­a­propane,­direct-fired,­forced­air­heater.­It's­intended­
use­is­primarily­temporary­heating­of­buildings­under­
construction,­alteration­or­repair.
Propane­is­heavier­than­air.­If­propane­leaks­from­a­
connection­or­fitting,­it­sinks­to­the­floor,­collecting­there­
with­the­surrounding­air,­forming­a­potentially­explosive­
mixture.­Obviously,­propane­leaks­should­be­avoided,­so­set­
up­the­propane­supply­with­utmost­care.­Read­enclosed­Odor­
Fade­and­Propane­Sheet­for­additional­information­about­
detecting­propane­leaks.­Leak­check­new­connections­or­
reconnections­with­a­soap­and­water­solution­and­follow­all­
connection­instructions­herein.­Also,­ask­your­propane­dealer­
for­advice­on­the­propane­application­and­supply­installation­
and­ask­him­to­check­it­if­there­are­any­questions.
This­heater­was­designed­and­certified­for­use­as­a­
construction­heater­in­accordance­with­ANSI­Standard­Z83.7/
CGA­2.14.­Check­with­your­local­fire­safety­authority­if­you­
have­any­questions­about­your­applications.­Other­standards­
govern­the­use­of­fuel­gases­and­heat­producing­products­
in­specific­applications.­Your­local­authority­can­advise­you­
about­these.
Direct-Fired­means­that­all­of­the­combustion­products­enter­
the­heated­space.­Even­though­this­heater­operates­very­
close­to­100­percent­combustion­efficiency,­it­still­produces­
small­amounts­of­carbon­monoxide.­Carbon­monoxide­(called­
CO)­is­toxic.­We­can­tolerate­small­amounts­but­not­a­lot.­
CO­can­build­up­in­a­heated­space­and­failure­to­provide­
adequate­ventilation­could­result­in­death.­
The symptoms of inadequate ventilation are:
­ •­headache­
­ •­dizziness
­ •­burning­eyes­and­nose­
­ •­nausea
­ •­dry­mouth­or­sore­throat
So,­be­sure­to­follow­advice­about­ventilation­in­these­
operating­instructions.
Forced­Air­means­that­a­blower­or­fan­pushes­the­air­through­
the­heater.­Proper­combustion­depends­upon­this­air­flow;­
therefore,­the­heater­must­not­be­revised,­modified­or­
operated­with­parts­removed­or­missing.­Likewise,­safety­
systems­must­not­be­circumvented­or­modified­in­order­to­
operate­the­heater.
When the heater is to be operated in the presence
of other people the user is responsible for properly
acquainting those present with the safety precautions
and instructions, and of the hazards involved.
VENTILATION:­Minimum­openings­required
Figure 1:
­
Heater­
Forced­air­(MH170QFAVT)­
Opening­ Opening
near­floor­ near­ceiling
3­ft ­ 3­ft
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Force-Air Propane Construction Heater

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1.­ Check­the­heater­thoroughly­for­damage.­DO­NOT­operate­a­
damaged­heater.
2.­ DO­NOT­modify­the­heater­or­operate­a­heater­which­has­been­
modified­from­its­original­condition.
3.­ Use­only­propane­gas.
4.­ Use­only­VAPOR­WITHDRAWAL­propane­supply.­If­there­is­any­
question­about­vapor­withdrawal,­ask­your­propane­dealer.
5.­ Mount­the­propane­cylinders­vertically­(shutoff­valve­up).­
Secure­them­from­falling­or­being­knocked­over­and­protect­
them­from­damage.
6.­ Locate­propane­containers­at­least­(USA)­7­ft.­(2.13m),­
(Canada)­10­ft.­(3m)­from­the­heater­and­do not­direct­
exhaust­toward­containers.
7.­ IMPORTANT­Use­only­the­hose­and­regulator­assembly­
provided­with­the­heater.­Match­the­color­stripe­on­the­hang­
tag­attached­to­the­hose­assembly­with­the­color­on­the­label­
located­near­the­propane­inlet­fitting­on­the­heater.­Inspect­
hose­assembly­before­each­use­of­the­heater.­If­there­is­
excessive­abrasion­or­wear,­or­hose­is­cut,­replace­with­hose­
assembly­listed­on­parts­list­before­using­heater.
8.­­ For­indoor­use­only.­Area­must­be­well­ventilated.­Figure 1.­
(also­see­"Operating­Precautions").
9.­ If­at­any­time­gas­odor­is­detected,­IMMEDIATELY­
DISCONTINUE­operation­until­the­source­of­gas­has­been­
located­and­corrected.­Read­enclosed­Odor­fade­and­Propane­
Sheet­for­additional­information­about­detecting­propane­
leaks.
10.­ Install­the­heater­such­that­it­is­not­directly­exposed­to­water­
spray,­rain­and/or­dripping­water.
11.­ Maintain­minimum­clearance­from­normal­combustible­material­
(like­paper).­Figure 2.­
12.­ Due­to­the­high­surface­and­exhaust­temperatures,­adults­and­
children­must­observe­clearances­to­avoid­burns­or­clothing­
ignition.
13.­ Operate­only­on­a­stable,­level­surface.
14.­ Do­not­use­with­duct­work.­Do­not­restrict­inlet­or­exit.
15.­ Use­only­the­electrical­power­specified.­The­electrical­
connection­and­grounding­must­comply­with­National­Electrical­
Code­-­ANSI/NFPA­70­(USA)­and­CGA­C22.1­Canadian­
Electrical­Code,­Part­1­(Canada).
16.­ Use­only­a­properly­grounded­3-prong­receptacle­or­extension­
cord.
17.­ Do­not­move,­handle­or­service­while­hot­or­burning.
18.­ Do­not­adjust­the­heater­combustion­tube­elevation­while­
heater­is­running­or­hot.­Adjustments­to­elevation­should­only­
be­made­after­the­heater­has­cooled­to­touch.
19.­ Use­only­in­accordance­with­local­codes­or,­in­the­absence­of­
local­codes,­with­the­Standard­for­the­Storage­and­Handling­
of­Liquefied­Petroleum­Gases­ANSI/NFPA­58­and­CGA­B149.1,­
Natural­Gas­and­Propane­Installation­Code.
Figure 2: MINIMUM­CLEARANCE:­From­normal­combustible­materials
Clearance­ ­
From­floor­ . ......................................................0­ft
From­outlet­ . ....................................................6­ft
From­sides­......................................................2­ft
From­top­ . ........................................................3­ft
Locate­10­ft.­from­canvas­or­plastic­tarpaulins­or­similar­
coverings­and­secure­them­to­prevent­flapping­or­movement­
due­to­wind­action.
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