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WARNING: Be sure motor
and fan are running before
pushing in automatic control
valve button. Flames could flash
outside heater if motor and fan
are not running.
6. Turn control knob to the low position and
push in (see Figure 8). Hold knob in and
push piezo ignitor button. You may need to
push piezo ignitor button 3-8 times until the
main burner lights. When main burner lights,
keep automatic control valve knob pushed in.
Release button after 30 seconds.
Note:
If main burner fails to light, hose may
have air in it. If so, keep control knob pressed
and wait 20 seconds. Release control knob
and wait 20 seconds for unburned fuel to exit
heater. Repeat step 6.
7. If main burner goes out, repeat step 6.
8. When main burner remains lit, rotate control
knob to the desired heat level.
OPERATION
Continued
OFF
MED
HIGH
START/
LOW
TO STOP HEATER
1. Tightly close propane supply valve on propane
tank(s). Allow heater to burn remaining fuel
in hose.
2. Shut off main burner valve. Do this by turn-
ing control knob to the OFF position until it
stops.
TO RESTART HEATER
1. Wait five minutes after stopping heater.
2. Repeat steps under
To Start Heater
, page 5.
STORAGE
CAUTION: Disconnect heater
from propane supply tank(s).
1. Store propane tank(s) in safe manner. See
Chapter 5 of
Standard for Storage and Han-
dling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, ANSI/
NFPA 58
. 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.
Remove motor and other internal parts if
needed to remove foreign objects (see
Service
Procedures
, page 7).
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.
Piezo
Ignitor
Button
Automatic Control
Valve Knob
Figure 9 - Automatic Control Valve
Button and Piezo Ignitor Button
Figure 8 - Control Knob Positions