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STORAGE
CAUTION: Disconnect heater
from propane supply tank(s).
1. Store propane tank(s) in safe manner. See
Chapter 5 of S
tandard for Storage and Han-
dling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, ANSI/
NFPA 58
and the
Propane Installation Code
CAN/CGA B149.2.
Follow all local codes.
Always store propane tanks outdoors.
2. Place plastic cover caps over brass fittings on
inlet connector and hose/regulator assembly.
3. Store in dry, clean, and safe place. Do not
store hose/regulator assembly inside heater
combustion chamber.
4. When taking heater out of storage, always
check inside of heater. Insects and small
animals may place foreign objects in heater.
Keep inside of heater free from combustible
and foreign objects.
MAINTENANCE
WARNINGS
• Never service heater while it
is plugged in, connected to
propane supply, operating, or
hot. Severe burns and electri-
cal shock can occur.
• Keep heater clear and free
from combustible materials,
gasoline, and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
• Do not block the flow of com-
bustion or ventilation air.
1. Keep heater clean. Clean heater annually or as
needed to remove dust and debris. If heater is
dirty or dusty, clean heater with a damp cloth.
Use household cleaners on difficult spots.
2. Inspect heater before each use. Check connec-
tions for leaks. Apply mixture of liquid soap
and water to connections. Bubbles forming
show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
3. Inspect hose/regulator assembly before each
use. If hose is highly worn or cut, replace with
one specified by manufacturer.
4. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified
service agency.
5. Keep inside of heater free from combustible
and foreign objects. Remove motor and other
internal parts if needed to clean inside of
heater (see
Service Procedures
).
6. Clean fan blades each season or as needed (see
Fan
, page 7).
SERVICE PROCEDURES
WARNING: Never service
heater while it is plugged in,
connected to propane supply,
operating, or hot. Severe burns
and electrical shock can occur.
MOTOR
1. With heater on its side, remove base tray.
2. Access ground screw through underside of
heater base. Remove ground screw. Disconnect
the green motor wire and the green power cord
wire from underside of shell (see Figure 5).
3. Remove black and white motor wires from
terminal board (see Figure 5).
4. Carefully push motor wires through hole in
bottom of shell.
5. Remove screws holding motor mount to shell.
Use nut-driver (see Figure 6).
Figure 6 - Removing Motor, Motor Mount,
and Fan Guard from Heater
Figure 5 - Location of Ground Screw
Ground Screw
Terminal
Board
Motor
Green
Lead
Power Cord
Green Lead
Hole in Shell
for Wires
Motor
Mount
Screw
Fan
Guard
Motor Mount
Transformer
Green Lead
