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Form 44080000
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR THE USE OF
LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS.
Caution: Liquid Propane (LP) gas is flammable and hazardous if handled improperly. Become
aware of the characteristics before using any LP product.
Propane or liquefied petroleum gas is highly flammable, explosive under pressure, clean burning,
heavier than air, and settles in puddles in low areas.
In its natural form propane gas is odorless. For your safety and for ease of detection an odorant
has been added to the propane that smells like rotten cabbage. If you ever believe that you have
a propane gas leak in any appliance shut off the appliance immediately and find and correct the
leak.
Direct contact with propane gas can cause freeze burns to the skin.
Your heater is shipped from the factory to be used with propane fuel only. Do not attempt to alter
your heater in any way.
Use only a "DOT" (Department of Transportation) approved 20-pound cylinder (when it's empty)
with an "ACME"TYPE 1" connection with "QCC" (Quick Connect Coupler). Use only cylinders
equipped with an approved OPD "Overfill Protection Device." This device prevents accidental
over-filling and possible escape of fuel when the cylinder is heated. These OPD equipped
cylinders can be easily identified by their triangular handle at the top of the tank and inside and
outside threads where the regulator attaches to the cylinder valve. Do NOT attempt to alter or
modify any parts of this safety system!
Never attempt to use a cylinder that has a rusted or damaged main body, a damaged collar or
valve, or a damaged foot ring. Take your cylinder to an authorized propane retailer if you have
any questions about the safety or suitability of your cylinder.
When the heater is not in use turn the LP tank OFF.
New tanks with OPD valves also contain a device that senses leaks in your heaters fuel system.
If you find that the pilot light lights and ignites the burner only to find that it shuts down within a
minute or two this indicates that the safety system has detected a leak in either the hose or at the
various connections of the heater head. Check all fittings with a soapy solution and then attempt
to re-light.
On all new OPD cylinders the regulator assembly and hand wheel must be completely and
correctly engaged and tightened into the cylinder valve or it will not allow the gas to flow to the
heater. Be sure this connection is tight but do not over-tighten. You do not need to use any tools
to make this connection. You should always double-check this connection at the cylinder with a
soap and water solution.
Never store a propane cylinder indoors. If you are not using the heater disconnect the cylinder
from the heater and store it outdoors in an area where it is not accessible to children.
WARNING: Chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm are created by the combustion of propane and other fossil fuels.
