Use of base: Always use your lantern on a hard, non-combustable, level surface. An asphalt or blacktop surface may not be acceptable for this purpose. Do not use directly on wooden decks and wooden picnic tables. Keep all electrical cords away from a hot lantern. Do not use lantern for indoor heating. TOXIC fumes can accumulate and cause asphyxiation. After a period of storage and/or nonuse, check for leaks, and burner obstructions. If lantern is not in use, the tank must be disconnected and sto