113855-01F
5
VeNtILatION
WARNING: Provide at least a 1.5 ft
2
(1400 cm
2
) opening of fresh,
outside air while running heater. If proper fresh, outside air ventila-
tion is not provided, carbon monoxide poisoning can occur. Provide
proper fresh, outside air ventilation before running heater.
OPeratION
2. Connect POL fitting on hose/regulator
assembly to propane tank(s). Turn POL
fitting counterclockwise into threads on
tank. Tighten firmly using wrench.
IM-
PORTANT:
Position regulator so that hose
leaving the regulator is in a horizontal po-
sition (see Figure 3, page 5). This places
the regulator vent in the proper position
to protect it from the weather.
3. Connect hose to valve inlet (see Figure
4). Tighten firmly using a wrench.
IMPORTANT:
Use extra hose or piping
if needed. Install extra hose or piping
between hose/regulator assembly and
propane tank. You must use the regulator
supplied with heater.
Figure 4 - Hose and Inlet Connector
Figure 3 - Regulator Position
Propane
Tank
Propane
Supply
Valve
Regulator
Hose
POL
Fitting
Hose
Inlet Connector
INStaLLatION
Continued
4. Open propane supply valve on propane
tank(s) slowly.
Note: If not opened slowly,
excess-flow check valve on propane tank
will stop gas flow. You may hear a click
from the excess-flow check valve closing.
If this happens, reset the excess-flow
check valve by closing propane supply
valve and open again slowly.
5. Check all connections for leaks. Apply
mixture of liquid soap and water to gas
joints. Bubbles forming show a leak that
must be corrected.
6. Close propane supply valve.
WARNING: Review and un-
derstand the warnings in the
Safety
section, page 2. They are
needed to safely operate this
heater. Follow all local codes
when using this heater.
TO START HEATER
1. Follow all installation, ventilation and
safety information.
2. Locate heater on stable and level surface.
Make sure strong drafts do not blow into
front or rear of heater.
3. Plug power cord of heater into a three-
prong, grounded extension cord. Exten-
sion cord must be at least six feet long.
Extension cord must be UL listed.
Extension Cord Wire Size Requirements
Up to 50 ft (15.24 m) long, use 18 AWG
rated cord.
51 to 100 ft (15.54 to 30.48 m) long, use
16 AWG rated cord.
101 to 200 ft (30.78 to 60.96 m) long, use
14 AWG rated cord.
4. Plug extension cord into a 120 volt/60
hertz, 3-hole, grounded outlet. Motor will
start. Fan will turn, forcing air out front of
heater.
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