Chapter 2
Quick Start Guide
safety device that prevents a leak in the fittings in the base of the heater from causing
a gas build up in the cargo area of the trailer.
2.1.3 Shutting Down the Heater
1) Turn the main control dial to OFF.
2) Close valves on the propane bottle(s)
3) Allow heater to cool for 5 minutes before moving or attempting to relight.
2.2 Running the Heater After It has Set Awhile
Please follow these instructions when lighting the heater for the first time this heating
season or when the heater hasn't been run for a few months. Operation of the heater is the
same as above in section 2.1 except for the lighting instructions.
When the heater has set for a few months it may be more difficult to light than normal.
This is especially common when the heater has been stored uncovered and exposed to
significant quantities of dust as some types of dust reduce the effectiveness of the
catalytic pad. This effect is generally temporary and will largely disappear after the heater
has ran at full power for an hour.
1) Inspect the heater for damage and debris
Check the propane system for damage including cracked hoses, worn o-rings in the
pilot light valve and tank fittings, and damaged tubing and replace any damaged
components. Check inside the heater for debris especially around the catalytic pad
and remove all debris present.
2) Check fuel system and turn on propane
Check that the propane tank(s) are not empty and are securely mounted in the base of
the heater. Check that the fittings between the propane tank(s) and the heater are tight
and undamaged. Turn on the valve on the propane tank(s).
3) Set the thermostat to the maximum value and main control dial to PILOT
4) Light the pilot light
Push and hold the small red knob on the brass in and push the red button on the spark
igniter in once a second until the pilot light ignites. If the pilot light does not ignite
within 15 seconds, release the red knob on the brass valve to stop the flow of gas.
5) Wait for the catalytic pad by the pilot light to warm up.
Wait approximately one minute until a dull red glow appears on the catalytic pad near
the pilot flame.
6) Push down main control dial and wait for warm area on catalytic pad to
spread behind the themocouple.
Push down the main control dial (currently in the pilot position) to provide additional
propane to the catalytic pad and allow the warm area to grow until it reaches the
thermocouple. This usually takes approximately one minute.
7) Turn the main control to ON
Turn the main control to ON and after 30 to 60 seconds extinguish the pilot light by
releasing the brass knob. Before you extinguish the pilot light, you will probably see
ripples of flame travel across the pad as the pad heats up.
8) Wait for the heater to warm up.
Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the red glow to spread over the catalytic pad. Check that no
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