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WARNING (Care & Use of L.P. cylinders)
L.P. GAS CANNOT BE USED ON UNITS DESIGNED FOR NATURAL GAS.
NATURAL GAS CANNOT BE USED ON UNITS DESIGNED FOR L.P.
If your heater is designed for use with an L.P. cylinder, the cylinder must meet the
following requirements: cylinder weight is 20 lb. (9.07 kg): cylinder has outside diameter
of 12-1/8 in. (30.8 cm), length of 18 in. (45.7 cm) and is constructed and marked to
specifications of the U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) or Canadian Transport
Commission (C.T.C.). Cylinder has shut-off valve outlet which is a No. 510, female
P.O.L.; a safety relief device which has direct communication with vapour space of
cylinder. Supply system is arranged for vapour withdrawal. Cylinder includes collar to
protect valve.
If your heater is to be used on L.P. gas, special precautions should be observed when
handling L.P. cylinders. Remember that this is gas and under pressure, which must be
handled with care. Ask your L.P. gas dealer to show you the necessary safety precautions
and check local codes for use, storage, and transport regulations. Among the
recommended practices are:
1. Always keep L.P. cylinders upright.
2. Do not subject L.P. cylinder to excessive heat.
3. Avoid damage to tank valves-handle them with care.
4. Never store L.P. cylinder indoors or in direct sunlight.
5. Do not handle L.P. cylinders roughly.
Follow instructions for connecting and disconnecting L.P. cylinders for the heater and
be sure to check all connections each time the cylinder is connected.
Always turn off the gas supply to the heater at the cylinder as soon as you are finished
using the heater. The L.P. cylinder must be equipped with the pressure regulator and
hose assembly supplied with the heater. The pressure regulator is set at the factory for
maximum efficiency.
Visually inspect the entire length of the hose for damage before use. This requires
opening the door of the L.P. cylinder enclosure. If damage or excess wear is found,
replace the regulator assembly immediately. If needed, order only factory original parts.
Do not attempt to substitute parts. Follow the steps in your assembly instructions book
for removing and reinstalling the regulator assembly.
Always store L.P. cylinders in a well-ventilated space. If you intend to store the
heater indoors, disconnect the L.P. cylinder and store it outside. Disconnected cylinders
must have a threaded valve plug tightly installed. When the L.P. cylinder is not
disconnected from the heater, the heater and cylinder must be stored outdoors in a well-
ventilated space, out of reach of children.
If you have not purchased an Auto-Stop Fill Tank, never allow your cylinder to be
filled above the liquid level stop fill gauge. The P.O.L. service valve and liquid level
gauge are designed to be closed leak-tight by hand. If wrenches are necessary to stop a
leak, the valve probably needs repair or replacement.
Check all cylinder and line connections periodically to be sure they are tight. Make
certain your cylinder is properly fastened in place with the safety strap.
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