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OPERAtION
Continued
200,000 BTU/HR HEATER
TO START HEATER
1. Before lighting pilot fully close the ball valve
(turn knob fully clockwise).
2. Fully open the valve on the propane cylinder and
wait 15 seconds before proceeding 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.
StORAgE
CAUTION: Disconnect heater
from propane supply tank(s).
CAUTION: Be careful not to
locate fingers in groves on side
of heater, in vent holes or on
bottom of shell when collaps-
ing shell to the down position.
Severe cuts may occur. Always
wear hand protection when
grasping bare metal.
1. The heater should be inspected before each use
and at least annually by a qualified person.
2. Before each use, check the soft "O" ring seat at
the bullnose of the POL fitting. If the "O" ring
is cut, scuffed or otherwise damaged, replace
the POL fitting with part number LPA4020.
3. Turn off the gas at the propane/LP gas supply
cylinder(s) when the heater is not in use.
4. Heater is to be stored indoors. The connection
between propane/LP gas supply cylinder(s)
and heater must be disconnected, cylinder(s)
removed from the heater and stored outdoors
in accordance with Chapter 5 of the
Standard
for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petro-
leum Gases ANSI/NFPA 58
and
CSA B149.1,
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code
.
5. Store in a dry, clean and safe place.
MAINtENANCE
WARNING: Never attempt
to service heater while it is
connected to propane supply,
operating or hot. Severe burns
can occur.
1. Keep heater clean.
2. Inspect heater before each use. Check connec-
tions for leaks. Apply mixture of liquid soap
and water to connections. Bubbles forming
show a leak that must be corrected. Correct
all leaks at once.
3. Inspect hose/regulator assembly before each
use. If hose is highly worn or cut, replace.
4. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified
service person.
Figure 8 - Starting Heater
Ignitor
Button
Ball Valve Control
Knob Button
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 heater by following
To Start Heater
,
page 6.
Safety Pilot
Valve
