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OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION
1.
Provide propane supply system (see
Propane Supply, page 4).
2.
Connect POL fitting on hose/regulator
assembly to propane tank(s). Turn POL
fitting counterclockwise into threads on
tank. Tighten firmly using a wrench.
IMPORTANT:
Tighten regulator with
black adjustment knob pointing down.
Pointing adjustment knob down pro-
tects regulator from weather damage.
3.
Connect hose to inlet connector.
Tighten firmly using a wrench.
IMPORTANT:
Extra hose or piping
may be used if needed. Install extra
hose or piping between hose/regulator
assembly and propane tank. You must
use the regulator supplied with the
heater.
Figure 3 - Regulator With Adjustment
Knob Pointing Down
WARNING: Review and un-
derstand the warnings in the
Safety Information section, page
2. They are needed to safely op-
erate this heater. Follow all local
codes when using this heater.
WARNING: Test all gas pip-
ing and connections for leaks
after installing or servicing. Never
use an open flame to check for a
leak. Apply a mixture of liquid
soap and water to all joints.
Bubbles forming show a leak.
Correct all leaks at once.
Figure 4 - Hose and Inlet Connector
Hose
Inlet Connector
WARNING: Do not adjust regu-
lator below 7 psig or above 20 psig.
Heater may not run properly.
Figure 5 - Adjustable Regulator Set At
7 psig
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Regulator
OPERATION
TO START HEATER
1.
Follow all installation, ventilation and
safety information.
2.
Locate heater on stable and level sur-
face. 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 Size Requirement
Up to 50 feet long, use 18 AWG rated cord.
51 to 100 feet long, use 16 AWG
rated cord.
101 to 200 feet long, use 14 AWG
rated cord.
4.
Plug extension cord into a 120 volt/60
hertz, three-hole, grounded outlet.
5.
Open propane supply valve on propane
tank(s) slowly.
Note:
If not opened
slowly, excess-flow check valve on pro-
pane tank will stop gas flow. If this hap-
pens, you may hear a click inside the
regulator assembly. To reset the excess
flow check valve, close propane sup-
ply valve and open again slowly.
6.
Make sure regulator is set between 7
and 20 psig.
Note:
Higher regulator
setting will allow heater to produce
more heat.
WARNING: Review and un-
derstand the warnings in the
Safety Information section, page
2. They are needed to safely op-
erate this heater. Follow all local
codes when using this heater.
WARNING: Do not adjust regu-
lator below 7 psig or above 20 psig.
Heater may not run properly.
7.
Turn on/off switch to the ON position.
Note:
If heater does not start, turn on/
off switch to the OFF position. Wait ten
seconds for safety control to reset, then
try again.
Continued
4.
Open propane supply valve on propane
tank(s) slowly.
Note:
If not opened
slowly, excess-flow check valve on pro-
pane tank will stop gas flow. If this hap-
pens, you may hear a click inside the
regulator assembly. To reset the excess
flow check valve, close propane sup-
ply valve and open again slowly.
5.
Adjust regulator between 7 and 20 psig
(see Figure 5).
Note:
Higher regulator
setting will allow heater to produce
more heat.
6.
Check all connections for leaks.
7.
Close propane supply valve.
Propane
Tank
Supply
Valve
Hose
POL Fitting
Regulator
Adjustment
Knob
(pointing
down)