13
10. Return the unit to leaning on the carton as before. Slide the decorative cover up (move the
carton as necessary), to access the tank cage area. Fig #7
11. Feed the hose end of the hose and regulator assembly up through the hole in the post socket
assembly Fig #8 until it appears from the top of the post.
Fig #7
Fig #8
12. Open the head carton and inspect it for any signs of visible damage.
13. When attaching the hose to the heater head start the thread carefully to avoid cross-threading
and attach the 3/8 female swivel flare hose end fitting to the male flare fitting at the bottom of
the heater head. Fig #9.
14. Check and tighten the factory connection at the hose to regulator also at this time. Fig #10
IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE PIPE TAPE OR COMPOUND AT THIS CONNECTION or
CONNECTION OF THE HOSE TO THE REGULATOR BELOW
.
This is a FLARE to FLARE seal and use of any compound could compromise it
.
IMPORTANT
:
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Brass and bronze are soft metals. Use 2 wrenches
or pliers and MEDIUM torque please to firmly
‘SNUG’ this connection. Fig #9, 10
Fig #9
Fig #10
