NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE
BURNING, CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE, OR
WHILE CONNECTED TO A FUEL SOURCE
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Propane Forced Air Heater User’s Manual
4
Operation
Propane Supply / Information:
Propane (LP)
This heater is not supplied with a propane cylinder. Use only
an approved propane cylinder.
LP Characteristics
– Flammable, explosive under pressure, heavier than air
and pools in low areas.
– In its natural state, propane has no odor, but for your
safety an odor that smells like rotten cabbage has been
added.
– Contact of propane (LP) gas with the skin can cause
freeze burns.
– Heater is manufactured for use with propane gas only.
DO NOT attempt to convert to any other gas. Such
modifications are dangerous and will void the warranty.
– When heater is not in use, LP Cylinder must be turned
OFF.
– Be sure that the LP Cylinder is located on a level and
stable surface.
– DO NOT use this heater in a basement or below ground
level. Propane is heavier than air and will always seek
the lowest level. If you suspect a leak, shut off the valve
at the LP Cylinder immediately.
The Propane (LP) cylinder must also be equipped with
the following
– A collar to protect the gas valve.
– A shut-off valve terminating a LP cylinder valve outlet
as specified in the American National Standard for
Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Outlets and Inlets
Connections.
– A safety relief valve having direct communications with
the vapor space of the LP cylinder.
– The heater must operate on vapor withdrawal from the
operating cylinder.
The amount of Propane (LP) used with this heater varies.
Both factors are
– The amount of gas in the cylinder of LP.
– The temperature of the LP tank and its surroundings.
– Always keep LP cylinder fastened and upright.
– Avoid tipping the LP cylinder on its side when
connected to a regulator, since this may cause damage
to diaphragm in the regulator.
– Handle valves with care.
– Never connect an unregulated LP cylinder to a
construction heater.
– DO NOT subject LP cylinder to excessive heat.
– Tightly close the gas shutoff valve on the LP cylinder
after each use.
–
All fittings must be protected when disconnected from
the LP cylinder.
– Never store an LP cylinder inside a building or in the
vicinity of an gas burning appliances.
Average
Temp
(ºF)
40-GFA
100 lb.
cylinder
60V-GFA
100 lb.
cylinder
125V-GFA
100
lb. cylinder
150V-GFA
100
lb. cylinder
32º
1
1
2
2
20º
1
1
2
2
10º
1
1
3
3
0º
1
1
3
3
-10º
2
2
Use Larger
Tank
Use Larger
Tank
-20º
2
2
Use Larger
Tank
Use Larger
Tank
The table above shows the minimum number of 100 lb. LP
cylinders required in cold weather. Your local LP dealer will help
you select the proper LP supply System
Propane is
safe to use
when properly
handled. Careless handling of the LP
cylinder could result in a fire and or an
explosion.
The
disconnected
tank must never
be stored in a building, garage or any
other enclosed area.
CAUTION
CAUTION
