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Operating Instructions and Owner’s Manual
For Model 125-RN (for use with natural gas)
Piping must be clean and free from scale or burrs.
Install regulator supplied with heater. Connect with 1/2”
NPT nipple (not included) to Control Valve.
Connect the appliance to an appropriately designed and
installed fuel supply system. This system must include an
approved manual shut-off valve which is readily accessible
and is located within six (6) feet of the appliance.
Additionally, a sediment trap or drip leg must be located
upstream of this manual shut-off valve. Refer to the
appropriate (natural gas) installation code noted above. If a
flexible connector is used, it must be of an approved type.
Before attempting to ignite the appliance, all gas fittings and
connections must be thoroughly checked for gas leaks. Apply a
small amount of a mild soap and water solution to all fittings
and connections and observe for escaping bubbles. If any leaks
are detected, shut off the gas supply to the appliance
immediately. Wait a minimum of five minutes, repair the leak(s)
and retest for leakage. Dry all fittings and connections after leak
testing.
WARNING
NEVER USE A FLAME FOR GAS LEAK
TESTING.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR
LOSS OF LIFE.
CAUTION
THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT DURING NORMAL
OPERATION, AVOID PHYSICAL CONTACT.
CAUTION
DO NOT PLACE CLOTHING OR OTHER
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ON THIS
APPLIANCE. DO NOT MOVE OR
HANDLE HEATER DURING OPERATION
OR UNTIL COMPLETELY COOL.
DO NOT operate this heater if any part has been under
water.
Call a qualified service technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace any part of the control system or
gas control valve which has been under water.
This appliance must be installed and operated only in
locations where the potential for physical damage to the
appliance is reduced to a minimum. The owner/operator of
this appliance must ensure that precautions are taken to
protect the appliance from physical damage.
LIGHTING AND SHUT DOWN
Lighting the Heater
1
Before attempting the light the heater, smell all around
the heater area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the
floor because LP Gas is heavier than air and will settle
on the floor. Turn on the gas supply to the appliance
and check all fittings and connections for gas leaks
using a mild soap and water solution. Read
enclosed Odor Fade and Propane Sheet for
additional information about detecting propane
leaks.
NEVER use a match to check for gas
leaks.
Should a gas leak occur, shut off the gas
supply to the appliance immediately. Wait a
minimum of five minutes before repairing the leak.
2
Use only the fuel intended for this appliance.
Check the appliance rating plate for the correct
fuel information.
3
Turn the gas valve knob clockwise to the “OFF”
position. See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 for location of appliance
parts.
4
Wait a sufficient length of time (at least five minutes)
to allow gas which may have accumulated in burner
compartment to escape.
5
Turn on the main gas supply.
6
Turn the gas valve knob counter-clockwise to the
“PILOT” position (see Fig. 1).
7a Depress and turn Control Knob counterclockwise to
“Pilot” position and hold for 1-2 minutes. This may take
longer to purge air from the supply hose depending on
the length of the hose being used.
Depress red spark ignition button to light pilot flame
(repeat until pilot lights) and continue to hold Control
Knob at “Pilot” positionfor 30-60 seconds to enable
Pilot Light Safety System.
Fully turn Control Knob to “Hi” position to light burner.
or...
7b To light the pilot, move the lighting hole cover aside
(see Fig. 1) and place a lighted match into the hole.
Depress the gas valve knob and hold while lighting and
observing the pilot burner. Ensure that the pilot burner
ignites from the match. Allow the pilot to burn
approximately 30 seconds before releasing the gas
