GAU-GFH-CH-18K
Larson Electronics, LLC
Phone: (800) 369-6671
Fax: (903) 498-3364
www.larsonelectronics.com
6
of
11
NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING, CONNECTED TO A POWER
SOURCE, OR WHILE CONNECTED TO A FUEL SOURCE
Operation
Propane Supply / Information:
Propane (LP)
This heater is not supplied with a propane cylinder. Use only
an approved propane cylinder.
LP Characteristics
–
–
Flammable, explosive under pressure, heavier than air
and pools in low areas.
In its natural state, propane has no odor, but for your
safety an odor that smells like rotten cabbage has been
added.
– Contact of propane (LP) gas with the skin can cause
freeze burns.
– Heater is manufactured for use with propane gas only.
DO NOT attempt to convert to any other gas. Such
modifications are dangerous and will void the warranty.
–
–
When heater is not in use, LP Cylinder must be turned
OFF.
Be sure that the LP Cylinder is located on a level and
stable surface.
– DO NOT use this heater in a basement or below ground
level. Propane is heavier than air and will always seek
the lowest level. If you suspect a leak, shut off the valve
at the LP Cylinder immediately.
The Propane (LP) cylinder must also be equipped with
the following
– A collar to protect the gas valve.
– A shut-off valve terminating a LP cylinder valve outlet
as specified in the American National Standard for
Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Outlets and Inlets
Connections.
– A safety relief valve having direct communications with
the vapor space of the LP cylinder.
– The heater must operate on vapor withdrawal from the
operating cylinder.
– Always keep LP cylinder fastened and upright.
– Avoid tipping the LP cylinder on its side when
connected to a regulator, since this may cause damage
to diaphragm in the regulator.
– Handle valves with care.
– Never connect an unregulated LP cylinder to a
construction heater.
– DO NOT subject LP cylinder to excessive heat.
– Tightly close the gas shutoff valve on the LP cylinder
after each use.
–
All fittings must be protected when disconnected from
the LP cylinder.
– Never store an LP cylinder inside a building or in the
vicinity of an gas burning appliances.
Pre-Lighting Instructions:
Connecting the LP Cylinder
ALL NEW LP CYLINDERS MUST BE PURGED BEFORE
THE FIRST FILLING.
– Turn heater gas valve knob and LP cylinder valve to
OFF position.
–
LP cylinder valve equipped with old style fitting has
LEFT HANDED THREADS. Turn fitting CLOCKWISE to
loosen. Protect this fitting when disconnected from LP
cylinder.
–
Have your LP cylinder filled by your local propane gas
supplier.
– Some LP cylinders have a bleed-OFF valve. This valve
should be inspected for leaks after each filling of the LP
cylinder. Turn the valve clockwise to close.
–
Fasten full propane tank and connect proper fitting to
LP cylinder valve by turning COUNTER-CLOCKWISE.
– With heater gas valve knob still in OFF position turn
ON the LP cylinder valve and
check for leaks with
soap solution.
Propane is
when properly
handled. Careless handling of the LP
cylinder could result in a fire and or an
explosion.
The
tank must never
be stored in a building, garage or any
other enclosed area.
Purging and
cylinders must
be performed by personnel who have
been thoroughly trained in accepted
LP gas industry procedures. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in
explosion, fire, severe personal injury or
death.
CAUTION
disconnected
WARNING
filling of the LP
CAUTION
safe to use
