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Figure 3 - Regulator Position
Propane
Tank
Propane Supply
Valve
Regulator
Hose
POL
Fitting
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 4 - Hose and Valve Inlet
Hose
Valve Inlet
OPERATION
WARNING: Review and un-
derstand the warnings in the
Safety Information
section, page
2. They are needed to safely op-
erate this heater. Follow all local
codes when using this heater.
TO START HEATER
1. Before lighting pilot fully close the ball valve
(turn knob fully clockwise).
Figure 5 - Starting Heater
Ignitor
Button
Ball Valve
Control Knob
Safety Pilot
Valve
4. Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s)
slowly.
Note:
If not opened slowly, excess-
flow check valve on propane tank may stop
gas flow. If this happens, you may hear a click
inside the regulator assembly, this is the check
valve closing. To reset the excess flow check
valve, close propane supply valve and open
again slowly.
5. Check all connections for leaks. Apply mix-
ture of liquid soap and water to gas joints.
Bubbles forming show a leak that must be
corrected.
2. Fully open the valve on the propane cylinder and
wait 15 seconds before proceding to step 3.
3. Depress red button on safety pilot valve admit-
ting gas to the heater. Then push and release
the ignitor button until the pilot lights.
4. When the pilot lights, continue to hold the but-
ton depressed for 30 seconds, then release.
5. If pilot goes out, wait 5 minutes and repeat the
lighting procedure.
6. When the pilot remains lit, open the ball valve
(turn knob counterclockwise) to light main
burner. Partially close valve to regulate heat
output.
TO STOP HEATER
1. Securely close valve on the propane cylinder.
2. Continue to operate heater until all fuel in the
hose has burned.
3. Fully close the ball valve.
TO RESTART HEATER
1. Securely close valve at propane cylinder.
2. Wait 5 minutes.
3. Restart following
To Start Heater
procedure
on page 5.
