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Care of L.P. (Propane) Gas Cylinders
(Not included)
WARNING:
L.P. GAS CANNOT AND SHOULD NOT BE USED ON UNITS
EQUIPPED FOR NATURAL GAS.
If your heater is designed for use with an L.P. cylinder (not included), the cylinder must meet the following
requirements:
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Cylinder weight is 20 lb. (9.07 kg); cylinder has outside diameter of 12-1/8 in. (30.8 cm), length of
18 in. (45.7 cm) and is constructed and marked to specifications of the U.S. Department of
Transportation (D.O.T.) or Canadian Transport Commission (C.T.C.). Cylinder has shut-off valve outlet
which is a No. 510, female P.O.L.; a safety relief device which has direct communication with vapor space
of cylinder. Supply system is arranged for vapor withdrawal. Cylinder includes a collar to protect valve.
When use with L.P. gas, special precautions should be observed when handling L.P. cylinders. Remember
that this is gas and under pressure, which MUST be handled with care. Ask your L.P. gas dealer to give
you a “short course” on necessary safety precautions and check local codes for use, storage and transport
regulations. Among the recommended practices are:
1. Always keep L.P. cylinders upright.
2. Do not subject L.P. cylinders to excessive heat.
3. Avoid damage to tank valves - handle them with care.
4. Never store L.P. cylinders indoors or in direct sunlight.
5. Do not handle L.P. cylinders roughly.
Follow instructions for connecting and disconnecting L.P. cylinders for the heater and be sure to leak check
all connections each time the cylinder is connected. Always use a solution of soap and water.
NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME!
Always turn off the gas supply to the heater at the cylinder as soon as you are finished using the heater.
The L.P. cylinder must be equipped with the pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with the
heater. The pressure regulator is set at the factory for maximum efficiency.
Visually inspect the entire length of the hose for damage before use. This requires opening the door of the
L.P. cylinder enclosure. If damage or excessive wear is found, replace the regulator assembly immediately.
If needed, order only factory original parts. Do not attempt to substitute parts.
Always store L.P. Cylinders in a well ventilated space. If you intend to store the heater indoors, disconnect
the L.P. Cylinder and store it outside. Disconnected cylinders must have a threaded valve plug tightly
installed. When the L.P. Cylinder is not disconnected from the heater, the heater and cylinder must be
stored outdoors in a well ventilated space, out of the reach of children.
If you have not purchased an Auto-Stop Fill Tank, never allow your cylinder to be filled above the liquid
level stop fill gauge. The P.O.L. service valve and liquid level gauge are designed to be closed leak-tight by
hand. If wrenches are necessary to stop a leak, the valve probably needs repair or replacement.
Check all cylinder and line connections periodically to be sure they are tight. Make certain your cylinder is
properly fastened in place with the tank safety strap.
