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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.
The heater must be positioned at least
6 feet
away from the propane cylinder. If
more than one heater is used, they and the supply cylinders must be separated by
at least
20 feet.
CAUTION:
This appliance is hot during normal operation, avoid physical contact.
Do not place clothing or other combustible materials on this appliance.
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.
Gas Connection
The connection to a propane cylinder must be made in a well ventilated area
using the regulator and hose assembly supplied with the appliance. DO NOT
attempt to adjust this regulator. It has been preset at the factory to provide safe
and proper operation of the appliance.
Attach the regulator to the gas cylinder ensuring the cylinder orifice is perfectly
clean - blow out with compressed air if necessary, or open the gas valve quickly
and briefly to blast away any dust or dirt, Turn the nut in an anticlockwise direction
- i.e. LEFT HAND THREAD, until tight. DO NOT use a thread compound on threads.
To check for leaks, use soapy water, or liquid soap ONLY.
IMPORTANT: The gas hose and cylinder must ALWAYS be positionedat a distance
of at least 6 feet (2M) from the heater.
In order to reduce the risk of icing up when
operating at long periods at maximum
capacity, you should use a larger capacity
gas bottle, or two/three bottles in parallel, as
shown in Fig. 1.
The Tee piece and ‘pigtails’ are readily
available from Builders Merchants or gas
s
uppliers.
Fig.1
WARNING
Propane Gas cylinders must be used and stored in accordance with the
‘Highly Flammable Liquids and Liquefied Petroleum Gases Regulations 1972
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