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Figure 3 - Regulator Position
Propane
Tank
Propane Supply
Valve
Regulator
Hose
POL
Fitting
INSTALLATION
Figure 4 - Hose and Valve Inlet
Hose
Valve Inlet
OPERATION
Figure 5 - 80,000 BTU Controls
Ignitor Button
Control Knob
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:
Tighten regulator with
vent pointing down. Pointing vent down
protects regulator from weather damage.
3. Connect hose to the valve inlet. Tighten
firmly using a wrench. You must use the
regulator supplied with heater even if
propane tank has one.
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, you
may hear a click inside the regulator as-
sembly, this is the check valve closing. To
reset the excess flow check valve, close
propane supply valve and open again
slowly.
5. Check all connections for leaks. Apply
mixture of liquid soap and water to gas
joints. Bubbles forming show a leak that
must be corrected.
WARNING: Review and un-
derstand the warnings in Safety,
page 2. They are needed to safely
operate this heater. Follow all lo-
cal codes when using this heater.
80,000 BTU MODEL
TO START HEATER
1. Make sure unit is turned off by slightly
pressing and turning control knob fully
clockwise to OFF. Open propane supply
valve on propane tank(s) slowly.
2. Push and turn control knob counterclock-
wise to the LOW position. With the control
knob pushed in, press and release the
piezo ignitor button. Keep pressing piezo
ignitor button until the burner lights. Hold
control knob down for a maximum of
15 seconds while attempting ignition. If
heater does not ignite, release control
knob and wait 5 minutes before attempting
reignition.
3. After ignition, hold control knob down for
approximately 30 seconds. This activates
the automatic control system.
4. When main burner remains lit, set heat-
er at the desired heat level by slightly
pressing the control knob and turning it
counterclockwise to the Medium or High
settings.
5. If burner goes out, turn off gas. Slightly
press and turn control knob fully clockwise
to OFF. Check fuel supply. If adequate
fuel is available, restart heater beginning
at step #1.
