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Cordless Forced Air Propane Construction Heater
Operating Instructions and Owner’s Manual
6. Securely tighten all gas connections.
7. Slowly open the cylinder's gas valve and check all gas
connections with a soap and water solution, looking for bubbles
that would indicate a gas leak. Note: if tank valve is not opened
slowly, the excess flow check valve on the propane tank may stop
gas flow. DO NOT USE A FLAME.
8. Close propane cylinder gas valve.
BATTERY CHARGING PROCEDURE & OPERATION
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BATTERY BE COMPLETELY
CHARGED BEFORE THE HEATER'S INITIAL OPERATION AND
RECHARGED AFTER USE TO PROLONG THE BATTERY LIFE.
FREQUENT CHARGING WILL NOT HARM YOUR BATTERY
AND WILL INSURE THAT THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED
AND READY FOR ITS NEXT USE. STORING THE BATTERY
NOT FULLY CHARGED WILL SHORTEN BATTERY LIFE. REFER
TO “OFF‑SEASON STORAGE” SECTION.
1. Turn off heater.
2. Plug power/charging cord into the power receptacle on the
heater rear guard and directly into a 120V electric outlet.
DO
NOT ABUSE THE CORD
.
*Never carry the heater by the cord. Do not disconnect the
heater from the outlet by pulling the cord.
*Always charge the heater in a dry area protected from the
weather, Do not expose the heater or charger to rain. Do not
charge in wet locations.
*Do not charge the battery when temperature is above 104° F
(40°C) or below 0°F (-17.8°C).
*Charge the heater battery in a well ventilated location.
*Keep the heater and charger away from water, heat sources
(such as radiators, other heaters, stoves, etc.), flames and /
or chemicals. Be careful not to damage the charger cord by
keeping cord away from sharp edges.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury
do not attempt to use this charger with any other product.
Likewise, do not attempt to charge the HERO battery with any
other charger.
3. The green LED light on the on/off switch will begin a slow
continuous flash indicating that the battery is charging.
4. The green LED light will stop blinking and turn off when the
battery is fully charged.
5. It takes approximately 5 hours to charge a completely discharged
battery.
6. The heater is designed to operate and charge the battery at the
same time when plugged into a 120V outlet.
7. Heat Star recommends continuously charging the battery,
between heater uses, for optimal performance. If constant
maintenance charging is not possible, it is recommended that the
battery be fully charged every 3 months. See Maintenance and
Storage section on page E-6.
8. Low Battery: The heater is equipped with an active battery
monitoring system. When the heater is operating on the
internal battery only, the green LED light on the control panel will
begin to flash when there is approximately 1 hour of operating
time remaining.
9. Low Voltage Shutdown: To prevent battery deep discharge and
prolong battery life, the heater monitors the battery and safely
shuts down when a specified voltage has been reached. The
heater will not restart until it has been plugged into a 120V
power source.
BATTERY INFORMATION
CAUTION: USE ONLY Heat Star APROVED REPLACEMENT
BATERIES—CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER OR
CALL 866‑447‑2194 x3611.
The battery is a 12-volt sealed lead acid system. There is no
liquid contained within the battery and the heater/battery can
therefore be stored in any position without fear of leakage.
*
For optimal performance, the battery should be completely
charged before the heater's initial operation and kept on
constant charge when not in use.
* The battery should be charged in its proper orientation.
* The battery does not need to be fully discharged before
recharging.
* 2 to 3 initial charging cycles may be required after purchase
to achieve maximum run time capacity.
*
A fully charged battery can be safely stored down to -17°C
(-0°F).
*
The Battery is maintenance free.
*
The battery is intended for use in the Heat Star HERO
heater only and should not be used for any other purpose.
The RBRC™ SEAL (BATTERY RECYCLING)
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) seal
on the lead acid battery (or battery pack) indicates that the
costs to recycle the battery (or battery pack) at the end of its
useful life have been paid by ENERCO GROUP INC. In some
areas, it is illegal to place spent lead acid batteries in the trash or
municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC program provides an
environmentally conscious alternative.
RBRC™ in cooperation with ENERCO GROUP INC and other
battery users, has established programs in the United States and
Canada to facilitate the collection of spent lead acid batteries.
Help protect our environment and conserve natural resources
by returning the lead acid battery to your local retailer
for recycling. You may also contact your local
recycling center for information on where to drop
off the spent battery or call 866-447-2194 x3611.