800-589-2849
www.zodi.com
Instruction Manual
Read Directions Before Operating
Follow Directions at all Times
5148 - X-40 Hot Vent Tent Heater with Push Button Ignition
800-589-2849
www.zodi.com
Model # 5148
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Do not attempt to light the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. Disconnect from fuel supply.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other liquids with flammable
vapors in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
Operating this item in an enclosed space can kill you.
Never use this appliance indoors or in an enclosed space
such as a camper, tent, car or home.
DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
This appliance can produce carbon monoxide which
has no odor and can kill you. Use only outdoors in well
ventilated area clear of any fuel powered products.
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
CAUTION - READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING HEATER
WARNING: Follow all instructions and all
warnings to avoid fire, serious injury or death.
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. Do not operate
propane fueled product indoors, in confined
areas, near flammable materials, liquids or
vapors, near any gas powered products or
near exhaust, fumes, fire or smoke.
DANGER - CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD.
Operating this item in an enclosed space
can kill you. Never use heater indoors or in
an enclosed space such as camper, boat,
tent, RV, car or home. This appliance can
produce carbon monoxide which has no odor
and can kill you. Use only outdoors in well
ventilated area. Do not operate heater near
any gas powered products including vehicles,
generators, gas engines, RVs or near other
propane fueled products or any product that
produces fumes exhaust or smoke. Exhaust
or fumes from any gas powered product can
kill you.
DANGER - This system consumes air. Do NOT
obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation
of air.
Propane cylinder must be in a vertical position
and safely positioned and anchored to firm
flat ground when heating. Do not connect to
remote gas supply.
This heater gets very hot but no flame is
visible. Keep combustible materials at least 15
ft (5 M) from heater.
Heater and output air hose gets hot during
use. Allow system to cool completely before
handling, repositioning, storing or transport.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, if you smell gas, DO NOT
attempt to light heater and extinguish any
open flame. Disconnect X-40 from fuel source.
Always attach and detach regulator to propane
tank outdoors away from flames, other ignition
sources & only when heater is cool.
FOR YOUR SAFETY do not store or use
gasoline or other flammable liquids or
flammable vapors in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
ALWAYS KEEP HEATER OUTSIDE WHEN
HEATING. KEEP BLOWER AND AIR HOSE
CLEAR FROM VEHICLE, GENERATOR, GAS
POWERED PRODUCT, CAMP FIRE, SMOKE,
VAPOR, EXHAUST OR FUMES.
Air must be flowing from output air hose
before igniting propane burner. Air must
always be flowing from output air hose when
propane heater is on.
If air flow stops or suddenly decreases,
turn propane burner off until proper air flow
resumes.
Do not use system indoors. Operating this
item in an enclosed space can kill you. Never
use this appliance indoors or in an enclosed
space such as a camper, tent, car, boat or
home. This appliance can produce carbon
monoxide which has no odor and can kill you.
Use only outdoors in well ventilated area at
least 15 ft (5M) clear from flammable materials,
and completely clear of flammable liquids or
vapors when igniting & operating.
Air hoses must be completely and tightly
secured to collars on X-40 Vent.
Inspect the X-40 internal heating tubes and
flanged ends before each use.
Do not place any items on or near heater. Keep
children and pets clear when operating. Do not
leave system unattended when operating. Allow
heater to cool before handling, transporting and
storing.
This system uses a high performance heater.
When heater is turned all the way up, you may
notice hot spots on heater housing or flames
near top of system. If flames exit exhaust holes
at top of heater, turn down propane valve.
Housing color may darken with use but will
usually return after system has cooled. Note:
Discoloration is not covered by warranty.
Do not obstruct or restrict the flow of air for
combustion.
NEVER OPERATE HEATER WHILE SLEEPING.
Adjust propane valve to adjust heat output. If
too hot, turn down gas valve. If not hot enough,
turn propane valve up or recycle air by placing
both air hoses inside tent. Changes take about 1
minute. DO NOT PLACE X-40 HEATER IN TENT.
For best performance, shield system from wind
and use full propane tanks stored at room
temperature. High altitude, cold or low propane
will result in decreased performance. For best
performance, keep air hoses as straight as
possible. In cold areas, recycle air by placing
free end of both air hoses inside tent. Keep
heater outside in well ventilated area.
Turn off gas valve on propane tank and
disconnect regulator from propane tank
between uses. Remove propane cylinder
from system before and during transport and
storage. Do not store propane indoors.
The fan and air hoses are limited life items
and will require replacement with extended
use. Fans and air hoses are not covered under
warranty. For best performance, always use fully
charged 12 Volt batteries and full propane tanks.
Replacement fans and air hoses can be found
at your nearest camping retailer or at www.zodi.
com.
Improper use can result in injury or death. Zodi
Outback Gear is not responsible for improper
use.
Zodi Hot Tap X-40 Vent Tent Heater
Max Rating: <40,000 btu/hr
Gas Type: Propane
Model: 5148
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PO Box 4687
Park City, UT 84060
Assembled and Made in USA
Designed in Park City, UT USA
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