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PREPARING FOR OPERATION
1. Check the heater for possible shipping damage. If any is found, immediately notify the factory.
2. Follow all of the "Precautions".
3.
Connect the POL fitting of hose and regulator assembly to the propane cylinder by rotating the POL nut
counterclockwise into the propane cylinder's valve outlet and securely tighten with a wrench.
4.
Connect the hose to the heater by rotating the hose fitting clockwise.
5. Securely tighten all gas connections with a wrench.
6. Open the cylinder's gas valve and check all gas connections with a soap and water solution. DO NOT USE
A FLAME.
7. Connect power cord to well-grounded 115V, 60 Hz, 1Ø source of power.
8.
When using an extension cord, make certain that it is a 3-wire (grounded) cord of proper wire size.
START
1.
Before heater ignition, always allow heater fan (blower) to run for 20 seconds to purge fuel.
2. Slowly open the main valve at propane cylinder.
3.
Rotate the valve control knob to the “LOW/IGN” position then depress the knob to release the fuel.
4. After the heater lights, keep the valve control knob depressed for 15 seconds then release and the heater
will continue to operate.
5. Adjust burn rate by setting control knob to desired level.
6.
Igniter continues to fire as long as power cord is plugged in.
STOP
1. Securely close valve on the propane cylinder.
2. Continue to operate heater until all fuel in the hose has burned.
3. Unplug the power cord.
RESTART AFTER SAFETY SHUTDOWN
1. Securely close valve at propane cylinder. Unplug heater.
2. Wait 5 minutes.
3. Restart following "Start" procedure.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1.
The heater should be inspected before each use, and at least annually by a qualified person.
2.
Before each use, check the soft “0” ring seal at the bullnose of the POL fitting. If the “0” ring is cut, scuffed,
or otherwise damaged, replace it.
3.
Turn off the gas at the LP-gas supply cylinder(s) when the heater is not in use.
4.
When the heater is to be stored indoors, the connection between the LP-gas supply cylinder(s) and the
heater must be disconnected and the cylinder(s) removed from the heater and stored out of doors and in
accordance with Chapter 5 of the standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases ANSI/
NFPA 58 and CSA B 149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
SERVICING
A hazardous condition may result if a heater is used that has been modified or is not functioning properly. When
the heater is working properly:
•
The flame is contained within the heater.
•
The flame is essentially blue with perhaps some yellow tipping.
• There is no strong disagreeable odor, eye burning or other physical discomfort.
•
There is no smoke or soot internal or external to the heater.
•
There are no unplanned or unexplained shut downs of the heater.
The parts lists and wiring diagram show the heater as it was constructed. Do not use a heater which is different
from that shown. In this regard, use only the hose, regulator and cylinder connection fitting (called a POL fitting)
supplied with the heater.
IMPORTANT: Match the color stripe on the hang tag attached to the hose assembly with the color on the label
located near the propane inlet fitting on the heater. Do not use alternates. For this heater, the regulator must be
set as shown in “Specifications”. If there is any uncertainty about the regulator setting, have it checked.
A heater which is not working right must be repaired, but only by a trained, experienced service person. In
warranty products will be repaired with no charge for either parts or Iabor. Please Include a brief statement
indicating date, place of purchase, the nature of the problem and proof of purchase. Out of warranty products
will be repaired with a charge for parts and labor.
Operating Instructions
