1.
To Connect the Series Tap Plug Thermostat Kit:
a.
Connect the power cord of the heater to the
fe m a l e s i d e o f t h e p l u g o n t h e e n d o f t h e
thermostat cord.
b.
Plug the male side of the series tap plug on the
thermostat cord into a three-wire (grounded)
electrical outlet within the building.
2.
To Connect the Direct Wired Thermostat Kit to the
Control Box on the Heater:
a.
The installation and wiring of a thermostat must
be done by an electrician or someone properly
qualified.
b.
The thermostat may use 18 gauge, 2 wire cord to
handle the low voltage being supplied to the
thermostat from the transformer.
c.
Fo l l ow a l l i n s t r u c t i o n s p rov i d e d w i t h t h e
thermostat kit.
d.
The heater must be tested for proper operation
after the thermostat has been connected.
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THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION
MANUAL SHUT-OFF VALVE, HOSE
AND REGULATOR ASSEMBLY
REGULATOR
NIPPLE
VALVE, MANUAL
SHUT-OFF
GAS HOSE
ADAPTER
SEDIMENT TRAP
TO CONTROL
VALVE INLET
REGULATOR VENT
GAS FLO
W
1.
Always use approved pipe thread compound suitable
for use with L.P. gas or natural gas on the threaded
connections.
2.
Assemble the components together according to the
figure. This view is to show general assembly of the
components only. The regulator must always be
mounted so its vent, regardless of location on the
regulator, is always pointed downward.
3.
Tighten all connections securely and check for gas
leaks.
FIG. 9
Assemble the tee, nipples and cap together and tighten
securely. See Fig. 8. The sediment trap assembly must
always be mounted in a vertical position. Make sure pipe
thread compound that is resistant to both L.P. gas and
natural gas is used in making all connections. Check all
connections for gas leaks using approved gas leak
detectors.
FIG. 8
SEDIMENT TRAP ASSEMBLY
NIPPLE
HOSE ADAPTER
TEE
NIPPLE
CAP
TO GAS CONTROL
VALVE INLET
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
n
Disconnect the electrical supply before connecting the
thermostat to the heater.
n
Failure to follow this warning can result in electrical
shock, leading to personal injury or death.
