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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A minimum supply pressure of .5 psi is required for the purpose of input
adjustment of propane gas. Storage of an appliance indoors is permissible only
if the cylinder is disconnected and removed from the appliance. A cylinder must
be stored outdoors in a well-ventilated area out of the reach of children. A
disconnected cylinder must have dust caps tightly installed and must not be
stored in a building, garage, or any other enclosed area. The minimum
permissible gas supply pressure of 11 W.C. is required for
the
purpose of hose
adjustment. The minimum hourly of 1,500 BTU is
the
required input rating for
a
heater for automatic operation rating less than full input rating.
The pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with the appliance must be
used.
The installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local
codes, with national fuel gas code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54, natural gas and
propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1, or propane storage and handling code,
B149.2
A dented rusted or damaged propane cylinder may be hazardous and should
be checked by your local cylinder supplier. Never use a propane cylinder with a
damaged valve connection. The propane cylinder must be constructed and
marked in accordance with the speci
fi
cations for LP gas cylinders of the U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT) or the standard for cylinders, spheres and
tubes for transportation of dangerous goods and commission, CAN/CSA-B339.
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The cylinder must have a listed overfilling prevention device.
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The cylinder must have a connection device compatible with the
connection
for the appliance.
•
The cylinder used must include a collar to protect the cylinder valve.
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Never connect an unregulated propane cylinder to the heater.
•
Do not store a spare LP-
gas
cylinder under or near
this
appliance.
•
Never
fi
ll the cylinder
beyond 80 percent full.
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Place the dust cap on
the cylinder valve outlet
whenever the cylinder is
not
in use. Only install the
type
of dust cap on the
cylinder
valve that is
provided with
the cylinder
valve. Other
types of caps
or plugs may
result in
propane
leakage.
Hose / Regulator
Connection
Regulator / Cylinder
Connection
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