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OWNER’S MANUAL
CHECKING GAS
CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas pip-
ing and connections for leaks
after installation or servicing.
Correct all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an open
flame to check for a leak. Apply a
mixture of liquid soap and water
to all joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak. Correct all leaks at
once.
CAUTION: Make sure exter-
nal regulator has been installed
between propane/LP supply and
heater. See guidelines under
Con-
necting to Gas Supply, page 8.
PRESSURE TESTING GAS
SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2
PSIG
1.
Disconnect heater and its individual
manual shutoff valve from gas supply
piping system. Pressures in excess of
1/2 psig will damage heater regulator.
2.
Cap off open end of gas pipe where
manual shutoff valve was connected.
3.
Pressurize supply piping system by ei-
ther using compressed air or
opening propane/LP supply tank valve.
4.
Check all joints of gas supply piping
system. Apply mixture of liquid soap
and water to gas joints. Bubbles form-
ing show a leak.
5.
Correct all leaks at once.
Test Pressures Equal To or
Less Than 1/2 PSIG
1.
Close manual shutoff valve (see Fig-
ure 14).
2.
Pressurize supply piping system by ei-
ther using compressed air or opening
propane/LP supply tank valve.
3.
Check all joints from propane/LP sup-
ply tank to manual shutoff valve (see
Figure 15). Apply mixture of liquid
soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak.
4.
Correct all leaks at once.
PRESSURE TESTING
HEATER GAS
CONNECTIONS
1.
Open manual shutoff valve (see Fig-
ure 14).
2.
Open propane/LP supply tank valve.
3.
Make sure control knob of heater is in
the OFF position.
4.
Check all joints from manual shutoff
valve to control valve (see Figure 15).
Apply mixture of liquid soap and wa-
ter to gas joints. Bubbles forming show
a leak.
5.
Correct all leaks at once.
6.
Light heater (see Operating Heater).
Check all other internal joints for leaks.
7.
Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas
To Appliance, page 10).
8.
Replace front panel.
ON
POSIT
O
POS
Figure 14 - Manual Shutoff Valve
Open
Closed
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Control
Valve
Location
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
OPERATING
HEATER
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE
LIGHTING
A. This appliance has a pilot which must
be lighted by hand. When lighting the
pilot, follow these instructions ex-
actly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all
around the appliance area for gas. Be
sure to smell next to the floor because
some gas is heavier than air and will
settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL
GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric switch;
do not use any phone in your build-
ing.
• Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow
the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas sup-
plier, call the fire department.
C. 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 or gas
supplier. Force or attempted repair
may result in a fire or explosion.
D. 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 which has been un-
der water.
WARNING: If you do not fol-
low these instructions exactly, a
fire or explosion may result caus-
ing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
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