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CAUTION: If you use the
heater in a home garage
• heater pilot and burner must be
at least 18" (45 cm) above floor
• locate heater where moving
vehicle will not hit it
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 2 - Minimum Clearances to
Combustible Material
3" (7.6 cm) Minimum To Top
Surface Of Carpeting, Tile Or
Other Combustible Material
CAUTION - HOT
30" (76.2 cm)
6"
(15.2 cm)
24"
(61 cm)
LIGHTING AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Always inspect
propane cylinder and heater pro-
pane connections for damage,
dirt, and debris before attaching
propane cylinder. Do not use if
head of cylinder is damaged,
punctured or deteriorated.
WARNING: Always attach
or detach cylinder outdoors
away from flames, other ignition
sources, and only when heater
is cool to touch. Never smoke
when attaching or removing
propane/LP cylinder or making
remote connections!
DANGER: NEVER bring a
refillable propane cylinder in-
doors. A fire or explosion can
occur causing property damage,
serious injury or death!
Use only propane/LP gas cyl-
inders marked in accordance
with the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT).
Heater and attached cylinder
must be in an upright position
during operation.
FOR USE WITH DISPOSABLE 1 LB.
PROPANE CYLINDERS
Use only 16.4 oz. (1 lb.) dispos-
able cylinders that mate with No.
600 valve connection.
To Start Heater
1. Make sure four-position control knob is in
OFF position (see Figure 3).
2. Screw 1 lb. (0.45 kg) disposable propane/LP
gas supply cylinder clockwise (from bottom)
into portable heater until hand-tight.
3. Check cylinder connection for leaks with
soapy water at the threaded connection under
the domed plastic cover where the cylinder
screws into the regulator. See warning on
plastic cover.
4. Depress and turn control knob counterclock-
wise to PILOT position and hold for 30-60
seconds.
5. Depress red spark ignition button to light pilot
flame (repeat until pilot lights) and continue to
hold control knob down and at PILOT position
for 30-60 seconds to enable Pilot Light Safety
System.
PIL
OT
OF
F
LO
HI
Figure 3 - Control Knob Positions
Pilot
Position
6"
(15.2 cm)
