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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Many codes and regulations do not allow the use
or storage of portable LP Gas cylinders larger
than 2 lb. water capacity in structures. Check with
your local regulatory authority before using your
Olympian
™
heater indoors with larger cylinders.
Fuel
The heater is designed for use with HD-5 propane gas
only. Do not attempt to convert it for use with natural gas,
other LP Gases, or other fuels gaseous or liquid. Use of any
propane gas other than HD-5 may cause damage to the
catalytic heating element.
THIS HEATER
CANNOT
BE
CONVERTED TO ANY OTHER FUEL SOURCE.
Locations
Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located
out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. Children
and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high surface
temperature and should be kept away to avoid burns or
clothing ignition. Young children should be carefully supervised
when they are in the same room with the appliance.
The ideal location for the operation of your heater is as
low as possible to radiate heat in the frontal direction. The
heating element will throw a beam of infrared heat. Ideally,
this beam of heat should be pointing at the area, objects or
persons you wish to heat. The infrared heat beam will heat
up the objects and then become convection heat, eventually
heating the surrounding air.
If you have a question regarding the location for installation
of your heater, call Technical Support at (336) 668-7661.
Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or
near appliance. INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SHOULD BE
DONE BY A CERTIFIED LP GAS SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
The appliance should be inspected before use and at least
annually by a professional service person. More frequent
cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from
carpeting, bedding material, etc.
The heater may be installed in a variety of fixed locations.
It also may be used as a portable heater by using optional
leg stands.
Consistent with other requirements, keep the gas supply line
from the tank to the heater as short as possible.
The installation including that of the gas supply
system must conform with all applicable state and
local codes and with the National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1.
Installation should be performed only by qualified LP Gas
service personnel familiar with non-vented gas space
heaters. See section titled
Gas Supply.
Clearances from combustible materials must be a minimum of:
• 4" from each side
• 4" from the floor (rug, tile, etc.)
• 18" from the top
• 30" from the front
• 0" from the rear
Heater Connection
The 3/8" male and female SAE flare connectors must be
checked and cleaned before assembly and then wrenched
securely for a gas-tight connection. Apply Camco Gas Leak
Detector to joints and watch for bubbles to check for gas leaks.
DO NOT USE ANY EXPOSED FLAME TO CHECK FOR LEAKS.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Mounting Heater on Wall
The Olympian™ Wave 6 and Wave 8 can be hung on the wall in a
vertical or horizontal position.
The Wave 3 can only be mounted
in the vertical position.
Controls must be at the bottom when the heater is
mounted vertically.
Controls must be at the right with the control knob at
the upper right corner when the heater is mounted
horizontally.
This is for easy use and proper operation of the
heater.
Follow these easy mounting steps:
1. Material on which heater is to be mounted must be firm and
structurally strong.
2. Screws and plastic anchors for installation are found in the
accessories bag furnished with the heater.
3. Cut out the four corners on the Mounting Template furnished
with the heater. Use the Template to locate vertical or
horizontal mounting hole positions.
4. Drill 3/8" diameter hole in wall for plastic anchors, according
to horizontal or vertical surface installation holes on mounting
template.
5. Push plastic anchors into the holes.
6. Thread screws in the plastic anchors.
