Operator`s manual
6 Kerosene Portable Heaters Manual
Hazard Potential Consequence Prevention
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
RISK TO BREATHING Serious injury or death could
occur from failure to provide
proper ventilation according to
this manual.
This is a kerosene, indirect-red,
forced air heater. It is primar-
ily intended for use for tempo-
rary heating of buildings under
construction,alteration or repair.
Early signs of carbon monox-
ide poisoning resemble the u.
Symptoms of improper ventila-
tion are: * headache * dizziness
* burning of the nose and eyes *
nausea * dry mouth * sore throat.
When an indirect-fired heater
connected to a ue pipe is used in
a closed room, provide a minimum
opening area of 1 square foot per
US gallon capacity at the unit level.
When an indirect-red heater not
connected to a ue pipe - is used in
a closed room, provide a minimum
opening area of 3 square feet
per US gallon capacity at the unit
level and a continuous, natural air
circulation through windows and
doors.
People with breathing problems
should consult a physician before
using the heater.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
Early signs of carbon monox-
ide poisoning resemble u-like
symptoms such as headaches,
dizziness, and/or nausea. If you
have these symptoms, your heat-
er may not be working properly.
Get fresh air at once! Have the
heater serviced. Some people are
more affected by carbon mon-
oxide than others. These include
pregnant women, those with
heart or lung problems,anemia,
or those under the inuence of
alcohol, or at high altitudes.
Never use this heater in living or
sleeping areas.