OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION
WARNING: Review and un- derstand the warnings in the Safety Information section, page
2.They are needed to safely op- erate this heater. Follow all local codes when using this heater.
WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaks after installation or servicing. Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
1.Provide propane supply system (see Propane Supply, page 3).
2.Connect fuel gas fitting on hose/regu- lator assembly to propane tank(s). Turn fuel gas fitting counterclockwise into threads on tank. Tighten firmly using a wrench. IMPORTANT: Position regu- lator so that hose leaving the regulator is in a horizontal position (see Figure 6). This places the regulator vent in the proper position to protect it from the weather.
3.Connect hose to valve inlet. Tighten firmly using a wrench. You must use the regulator supplied with heater.
4.Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly. Note: If not opened slowly,
5.Check all connections for leaks. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak that must be corrected.
6.Close propane supply valve.
WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak that must be cor- rected. Correct all leaks at once.
Regulator
Propane
Supply
Valve
Propane | Hose | |
Tank | ||
|
Fuel Gas
Fitting
Figure 6 - Regulator Position
Knob
Valve Inlet
Hose
Figure 7 - Hose and Inlet Connector
VENTILATION
WARNING: Provide at least a
1.5square foot opening of fresh, outside air while running heater. If proper fresh, outside air venti- lation is not provided, carbon monoxide poisoning can occur. Provide proper fresh, outside air ventilation before running heater.
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