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5. 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. If this
happens, close propane supply valve and open again slowly.
OPERATION
Continued
6. Push in and hold automatic control valve button (see Figure 5). Push piezo
ignitor button (see Figure 5). You may need to push piezo ignitor button 3-8
times until the burner lights. When burner lights, keep automatic control valve
button pushed in. Release button after 30 seconds.
Note:
If heater fails to ignite, hose may have air in it. If so, keep automatic control
valve button pressed and wait 20 seconds. Release automatic control valve button
and wait 20 seconds for unburned fuel to exit heater. Repeat step 6.
To Stop Heater
1. Tightly close propane supply valve on propane tank(s).
2. Wait a few seconds. Heater will burn gas left in supply hose.
3. Unplug heater.
To Restart Heater
1. Wait five minutes after stopping heater.
2. Repeat steps under To Start Heater, page 7.
If heater does not start or restart
• Check manual valves (if any) and supply valves on propane tank. Make sure
they are open.
• Check fuel level in propane tank(s). If fuel level is too low, contact local
propane gas company.
If heater still does not start or restart, contact your local service center.
WARNING ICON
G 001
WARNING
Be sure motor and fan are running before pushing in auto-
matic control valve button. Flames could flash outside
heater if motor and fan are not running.
Figure 5 - Automatic Control Valve Button, Piezo Ignitor Button, and
Start Switch Button
Start Switch
Button
Piezo Ignitor
Button
Automatic Control
Valve Button