Hazard
RISK TO BREATHING
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Potential Consequence
Serious injury or death could
occur from failure to provide
proper ventilation according to
this manual.
Prevention
This is a kerosene, indirect-fired,
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 flu.
Symptoms of improper ventila-
tion are: * headache * dizziness
* burning of the nose and eyes *
nausea * dry mouth * sore throat.
Use this heater only in well ven-
tilated areas! When an indirect-
fired heater connected to a flue
pipe is used in a closed room,
provide a minimum opening area
of 1 ft
per US gallon capacity at
2
the unit level.
When an indirect-fired heater
not connected to a flue pipe - is
used in a closed room, provide
a minimum opening area of 3 ft
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 flu-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 influence of
alcohol, or at high altitudes.
Never use this heater in living or
sleeping areas.
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