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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:
On initial lighting from a cold start, a
slight odor or propane smell may be noticed for a short
period of time. This is normal. If odor persists, do not
continue to use heater. Shut the heater off and have it
serviced.
IMPORTANT: When operating the heater in the
horizontal position, it is harder to start than when it is in
the vertical position. Because of this, it may take longer
for complete ignition to occur, and the propane odor
may last for a longer period. If, however, it does not go
away, the heater should be shut off and serviced.
After heater is turned off, wait at least 5 minutes before
relighting the heater.
If the heater is to be left OFF for a considerable period of
time, the gas supply to the heater should be turned off as
close to the gas source as possible (See illustration on
pg. 3 under Gas Supply).
In the case of wall-mounted heaters, this can be at the
manual gas valve near the heater or further upstream (See
illustration on pg. 3 under Gas Supply).
In the case of portable use, the gas should be turned off at
the LP Gas storage cylinder valve.
Do not attempt to service or clean heater while it is hot.
Failure to follow this instruction can result in painful burns.
Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control
knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or
turn by hand, don’t try to repair it; call a qualified
service technician. Force or attempted repair may
result in a fire or explosion.
Do not use this appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician
to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control that has been under
water.
Air Supply
This heater consumes air from the room in which it is
installed. To assure complete combustion, an adequate
fresh-air supply to the room is necessary.
It is good
practice to have at least two openings, one high and one
low. The room must have a total of at least 24 square inches
free-air opening (i.e. an opening of 4" x 6"=24 square inches).
Provide additional ventilation of at least 2 square inches for
every 1,000 BTUs per hour of input for any additional fuel
burning appliances used at the same time. If the room is
tightly sealed or insulated so that natural infiltration is low,
additional ventilation is required (see below).
Some shelter materials such as fabric tents are often
thought of as not being airtight, but do become almost
impervious to air and gas passage when wet or covered
with snow. Special precautions must be taken to provide
enough air for efficient combustion and for breathing by the
occupants (see above).
