Risk of explosion caused by fuel vapors igniting, risk of poisoning caused by inhaling combustible gases and risk of injury caused by burns during and after operation of heater unit - AS83.70-Z-0002-01A

Do not operate stationary heater, auxiliary heater or engine with heater booster in a closed areas or when refueling. Allow heater unit to cool down after operation and wear protective gloves. 

Potential risks 

Risk of explosion 

caused by heater while fueling.

Risk of poisoning 

Gases that occur during the combustion process in the heater are a health hazard and, where the heater is operated in enclosed premises, e.g. workshops or garages, may induce symptoms of toxication, which could lead to unconsciousness.

Danger of burns 

Heater housing and exhaust gas outlet can cause severe burns during or following operation.

Safety instructions/precautions 

• Never operate engine with heater booster in closed rooms.
• The stationary or auxiliary heater must not be started up nor operated at filling stations or in the vicinity of refueling systems because of the danger of an explosion being caused by fuel vapor.
• When performing function test or checking emission levels, operate heater only in rooms with suitable exhaust gas extraction system for engine and heater.
• When working on heater, allow it to cool down or wear protective gloves.