E-5
Forced Air Propane Construction Heater
Operating Instructions and Owner’s Manual
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARING FOR OPERATION
1. Check the heater for possible shipping damage. If any is found,
immediately
notify the factory.
2. Follow all of the "Precautions".
3. Connect the POL fitting of hose and regulator assembly to the
propane cylinder by rotating the POL nut counterclockwise into
the propane cylinder's valve outlet and securely tighten with a
wrench.
4. Connect the hose to the heater by rotating the hose fitting
clockwise.
5. Securely tighten all gas connections.
6. Open the cylinder's gas valve and check all gas connections with
a soap and water solution. DO NOT USE A FLAME.
7. Connect power cord to well-grounded 115V, 60 Hz, 1Ø source of
power.
8. When using an extension cord, make certain that it is a 3-wire
(grounded) cord of proper wire size, minimum length of 6 ft
(1.83m).
START
1.
THE HEATER POWER CORD MUST BE CONNECTED TO
A GROUNDED 115V, 60HZ, 1Ø POWER SOURCE BEFORE
HEATER IGNITION
and always allow heater fan (blower) to run
for 20 seconds to purge fuel.
2. Open propane supply valve on propane tank slowly. Note: If not
opened slowly, excess-flow check valve on propane tank will stop
gas flow. If this happens, close propane supply valve and open
again slowly. Wait 15 seconds before Step 3.
3. Push and hold automatic control valve button. Push piezo igniter
button repeatedly until the burner lights.
4. After the burner lights, keep the gas valve button depressed for
30 seconds then release and the heater will continue to operate.
WARNING:
Be sure motor and fan are running before pushing
in automatic control valve button. Flames could flash outside
heater or internal damage to heater may result if motor and fan
are not running.
STOP
1. Securely close valve on the propane cylinder.
2. Continue to operate heater until all fuel in the hose has burned.
3. Unplug the power cord.
CAUTION:
Always shut off fuel supply before disconnecting
electrical power.
RESTART AFTER SAFETY SHUTDOWN
1. Securely close valve at propane cylinder. Unplug power cord.
2. Wait 5 minutes.
3. Restart following "START" procedure.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
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 it with part number 6681.
3. Turn off the gas at the LP-gas supply cylinder(s) when the heater
is not in use.
4. When the heater is to be stored indoors, the connection
between the LP-gas supply cylinder(s) and the heater must
be disconnected and the cylinder(s) removed from the heater
and stored out of doors and in accordance with Chapter 5 of
the standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum
Gases ANSI/NFPA 58 and CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code.
SERVICING
A hazardous condition may result if a heater is used that has been
modified or is not functioning properly. When the heater is working
properly:
*
The flame is contained within the heater.
* The flame is essentially blue with perhaps some yellow tipping.
*
There is no strong disagreeable odor, eye burning or other
physical discomfort.
*
There is no smoke or soot internal or external to the heater.
*
There are no unplanned or unexplained shut downs of the
heater.
The parts lists and exploded view show the heater as it was
constructed. Do not use a heater which is different from that shown.
In this regard, use only the hose, regulator and cylinder connection
fitting (called a POL fitting) supplied with the heater.
IMPORTANT
Match the color stripe on the hangtag attached to the hose assembly
with the color on the label located near the propane inlet fitting on
the heater. Do not use alternates. For this heater, the regulator must
be set as shown in "specifications". If there is any uncertainty about
the regulator setting, have it checked.
A heater which is
not
working right must be repaired, but
only
by a
trained, experienced service person.
In-warranty products will be repaired with no charge for either parts
or labor. Please include a brief statement indicating date, place of
purchase, the nature of the problem and proof of purchase.
Out-of-warrranty products will be repaired with a charge for parts and
labor.
