ALL NEW CYLINDERS MUST BE PURGED BEFORE THE FIRST FILLING.
• Turn heater gas valve knob and gas tank valve to OFF position.
• Propane tank valve equipped with the old style fitting has LEFT HANDED THREADS. Turn POL fitting
CLOCKWISE to loosen. Protect POL fitting when disconnected from tank.
• Have tank filled by your local Propane gas supplier.
• Fasten full Propane tank and connect POL fitting to tank valve by turning COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
• With heater gas valve knob still in the OFF position, turn ON tank valve and check for leaks
with soap solution.
PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER
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Propane is safe to use when properly handled. Careless handling of the Propane gas tank could
result in fire and/or an explosion. Therefore:
• Always keep tank/cylinder securely fastened in an upright position.
• Avoid tipping tank on its side when connected to a regulator since this may cause damage to
diaphragm in regulator.
• Handle valves with care.
• Never connect an unregulated Propane tank to construction heater.
• Do not subject Propane tank to excessive heat.
• Tightly close the gas shutoff valve on the Propane tank after each use.
• The POL fitting must be protected when disconnected from the propane tank.
• Never store a Propane gas tank inside a building or in the vicinity of any gas burning appliance.
THE DISCONNECTED TANK MUST NEVER BE STORED IN A BUILDING, GARAGE
OR ANY OTHER ENCLOSED AREA.
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Check all gas connections with a soap solution to be sure they are tight and leak proof.
• The installation of your heater must meet all local codes and/or gas utility requirements or, in the
absence of local codes, with the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, ANSI/ NFPA
58 and the Natural and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
• The minimum clearances to combustible construction: Side - 24” (61cm); Top - 36” (91cm);
Front - 72” (1.8M); Floor - combustible, must be maintained at all times.
• The hose assembly should be visually inspected prior to each use of the heater. If it is evident that
there is excessive abrasion or wear, or the hose is cut, it must be replaced prior to the heater being
put into operation.
• The replacement hose assembly shall be that specified by the manufacturer (Refer to parts list).
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WARNING
:
Motor and fan must be running before lighting, during operation and shutdown,
in order to prevent a flame-out condition which could result in personal injury or property damage.
NOTE:
This heater uses a continuous spark ignition system. This unit will continue to make a clicking/
ticking sound at all times before ignition, after ignition and during operation, regardless of valve knob
positioning.
1. Connect power cord to a properly grounded three (3) prong 120V, 60Hz, single phase receptacle.
2. Turn gas valve knob clockwise to OFF position.
3. Wait five (5) minutes to clear any gas. Then smell for gas, if you don’t smell gas, go to next step.
4. Turn gas supply ON by turning Propane tank valve counterclockwise .
5. Push in and turn gas control knob counterclockwise to “LOW/IGN”. This will light the burner. If
needed, keep pressing control knob until the burner lights and keep depressing and turning from
oFF to low/ign.
6. Keep the valve knob depressed for at least 30 seconds after lighting the burner. After 30 seconds
release valve knob.
7. if burner does not stay lit, repeat the lighting procedure.
8. When burner is lit, turn gas valve knob counterclockwise to desired setting.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!
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