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2. Place plastic cover caps over brass fittings
on.inlet.connector.and.hose/regulator.as-
sembly..
3.. Store.in.dry,.clean,.and.safe.place.
4.. When.taking.heater.out.of.storage,.always.
check.inside.of.heater..Insects.and.small.
animals. may. place. foreign. objects. in.
heater. Keep inside of heater free from
combustible.and.foreign.objects.
CAUTION: Disconnect heater
from propane supply tank(s).
1.. Store.propane.tank(s).in.safe.manner..See.
Chapter. 5. of. S
tandard for Storage and
Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases,
ANSI/NFPA 58
.and.the.
Natural Gas and
Propane Installation Code CSA B149.1.
.
Follow.all.local.codes..Always.store.pro-
pane.tanks.outdoors.
MainTenance
WARNINGS
• Never service heater while it
is plugged in, connected to
propane supply, operating, or
hot. Severe burns and electri-
cal shock can occur.
• Keep heater clear and free
from combustible materials,
gasoline, and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
• Do not block the flow of com
-
bustion or ventilation air.
1. Keep heater clean. Clean heater annually
or.as.needed.to.remove.dust.and.debris..If.
heater.is.dirty.or.dusty,.clean.heater.with.
a.damp.cloth..Use.household.cleaners.on.
difficult spots.
2.. Inspect. heater. before. each. use.. Check.
connections. for. leaks..Apply. a. noncor-
rosive leak detection fluid to connections.
Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all
leaks.at.once.
3.. Inspect. hose/regulator. assembly. before.
each.use..If.hose.is.highly.worn.or.cut,.
replace with one specified by manufac
-
turer.
4.. Have.heater.inspected.yearly.by.a.quali-
fied service agency.
5. Keep inside of heater free from combus
-
tible.and.foreign.objects..Remove.motor.
and.other.internal.parts.if.needed.to.clean.
inside.of.heater.(see.S
ervice,
.below).
burner
Check.burner.air.inlet.after.every.300.hours.
of.operation.to.ensure.burner.air.inlet.is.free.
of.dust.or.debris..Use.compressed.air.(30.PSI.
or.less).to.clean.out.burner.air.inlet.
Service
WARNING: Never service
heater while it is plugged in,
connected to propane supply,
operating, or hot. Severe burns
and electrical shock can occur.
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.
.Test.
all.gas.piping.and.connections.for.leaks.after.
installation.or.servicing..Never.use.an.open.
flame to check for a leak. Apply a noncorrosive
leak detection fluid to all joints (available at lo
-
cal plumbing supply stores). Bubbles forming
show.a.leak..Correct.all.leaks.at.once.