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105339-01C
5
Valve Inlet
Hose
Figure 7 - Hose and Inlet Connector
INSTALLATION
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 piping
and connections for leaks after
installation 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.
1. Provide propane supply system (see
Propane
Supply
, page 3).
2. Connect fuel gas fitting on hose/regulator
assembly to propane tank(s). Turn fuel gas
fitting counterclockwise into threads on tank.
Tighten firmly using a wrench.
IMPORTANT:
Position regulator so that hose leaving the
regulator is in a horizontal position (see Figure
6). This places the regulator vent in the proper
position to protect it from the weather.
3. Connect hose to valve inlet. Tighten firmly
using a wrench. You must use the regulator
supplied with heater.
4. Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s)
slowly.
Note:
If not opened slowly, excess-
flow check valve on propane tank may stop
gas flow. If this happens, close propane supply
valve and open again slowly.
5. Check all connections for leaks. Apply mix-
ture of liquid soap and water to gas joints.
Bubbles forming show a leak that must be
corrected.
6. Close propane supply valve.
Propane
Tank
Propane
Supply Valve
Regulator
Hose
Fuel Gas
Fitting
Figure 6 - Regulator Position
Knob
OPERATION
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.
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. Extension cord must
be at least 6 ft (2 m). Extension cord must be
UL/CSA listed.
Extension Cord Wire Size Requirements
Up to 50 ft (15 m), use 18 AWG rated cord.
51 to 100 ft (16 to 30 m) long, use 16 AWG
rated cord.
101 to 200 ft (31 to 60 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.
5. Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s)
slowly.
Note:
If not opened slowly, excess-
flow check valve on propane tank may stop
gas flow. If this happens, close propane supply
valve and open again slowly.