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OWNER’S MANUAL
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.
Make sure the control knob is in the
OFF position.
4.
Plug power cord of heater into a
three-prong, grounded extension
cord. Extension cord must be at least
six feet long, UL/CSA listed, and of
a proper size.
Extension Cord Size Requirement
Up to 100 feet long, use 16 AWG rated
cord.
101 to 200 feet long, use 14 AWG rated
cord.
5.
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.
6.
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 you may
hear a click inside the regulator assembly.
If this happens, reset the excess-flow
check valve by closing propane supply
valve and open again slowly.
7.
Press and hold in control knob. Turn
counterclockwise to the LOW position.
Heater should ignite within a few
seconds.
OPERATION
WARNING: Follow the mini-
mum fresh, outside air ventila-
tion requirements. If proper fresh,
outside air ventilation is not pro-
vided, carbon monoxide poison-
ing can occur. Provide proper
fresh, outside air ventilation be-
fore running heater.
WARNING: Review and under-
stand the warnings in the
Safety
Information section, page 2. They
are needed to safely operate this
heater. Follow all local codes
when using this heater.
Note:
If heater fails to ignite, hose may
have air in it. If so, keep control knob
pressed and wait 20 seconds. Release
automatic control valve button and wait
20 seconds for unburned fuel to exit
heater. Repeat step 7.
8.
After heater ignites, wait 30 seconds.
This activates the automatic control
system. Release the control knob.
9.
When burner remains lit, set heater at
the desired heat level by turning the
control valve counterclockwise. If
burner goes out, turn off gas. Turn
control knob fully clockwise to the
lowest position. Check fuel supply. If
adequate fuel is available, restart heater
beginning at step 1.
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 hoses.
3.
Turn control knob to the OFF position.
4.
Unplug heater.
STORAGE
1.
Store propane tank(s) in safe manner.
See Chapter 5 of Standard for Storage
and Handling 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.
CAUTION: Disconnect heater
from propane supply tank(s).
MAINTENANCE
WARNINGS
• Never service heater while it is
plugged in, connected to pro-
pane supply, operating, or hot.
Severe burns and electrical
shock can occur.
• Keep heater clear and free from
combustible materials, gaso-
line, and other flammable va-
pors 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
connections 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 hose 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, page 7).
6.
Clean fan blades each season or as
needed (see Fan, page 7).
