Gas-fired heater with carbon dioxide detector
A portable gas-fired heater comprising a housing, a burner assembly, and a carbon dioxide detector system. The housing is adapted to at least partially enclose a fuel source. The burner assembly is enclosed by the housing.
1. A portable gas-fired heater comprising:
a housing adapted to at least partially enclose a fuel source;
a burner assembly enclosed by said housing; and
a carbon dioxide detector system;
wherein said burner assembly enclosed by said housing comprises,
a gas valve adapted to receive fuel from a fuel source,
an orifice in communication with the gas valve,
an air inlet communicating with the environment,
a venturi in communication with said orifice and in communication with said air inlet, said venturi adapted to mix air from said air inlet and fuel from said orifice into a fuel-air mixture, and
a combustion region adapted for the combustion of said air-fuel mixture comprising,
a rear face in communication with said venturi, and
a radiant surface;
wherein said carbon dioxide detector system comprises,
a standing pilot,
a safety valve,
a PC board, and
a battery.
2. The portable heater of claim 1 further comprising an igniter.
3. The portable heater of claim 1 wherein said fuel source comprises a propane fuel tank.
4. The portable heater of claim 3 wherein said fuel source comprises at least two propane fuel tanks, wherein said propane fuel tanks are completely enclosed within said housing.
5. The portable heater of claim 1 further comprising a controller for selectively switching operation states of the portable heater.
6. The portable heater of claim 1 further comprising a regulator for reducing pressure from an associated fuel source.
7. The portable heater of claim 1 further comprising
a fan; and
a power source for said fan.
8. The portable heater of claim 7 wherein said power source is selected from the group consisting of a dry cell battery, a battery pack, and combinations thereof.
9. The portable heater of claim 1 further comprising an elongated hose assembly adapted for connecting the heater to a fuel source.
10. The portable heater of claim 1 which further comprises
a fan adapted to increase air circulation through said heater; and
a power source adapted to power said fan,
said power source comprising a member selected from the group consisting of a dry cell battery, a battery pack, and combinations thereof.