PROPANE SUPPLY
Propane gas and propane tank(s) are to be fur- nished by the user.
Use this heater only with a propane vapor with- drawal supply system. See Chapter 5 of the Stan- dard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Pe- troleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58 and/or CAN/CGA B149.2. Your local library or fire department will have this booklet.
The amount of propane gas ready for use from propane tanks varies. Two factors decide this amount:
1.The amount of propane gas in tank(s)
2.The temperature of tank(s)
This heater is designed to operate with a minimum 20 lb. (9 kg) tank. You may need two or more tanks or one larger tank in colder weather. Use a 100 lb. (45 kg) tank for longer operation or in very cold weather. Less gas is vaporized at lower tempera- tures. Your local propane gas dealer will help you select the proper supply system.
Temperature °F (°C) | Number of tanks, |
at Tank Location | 100 pound (45 kg) |
above | 1 |
below | 2 |
INSTALLATION
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.Wrench tighten the fuel connector nut into the propane tank valve (see Figure 2). Turn fuel connector nut counterclockwise to tighten. Threads are
2.Connect hose to inlet connector (see Figure 3). Tighten firmly using a wrench.
3.Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly. Note: if not opened slowly,
4.Check all connections for leaks. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak that must be corrected.
5.Close propane supply valve.
Propane Supply
Valve
Hose
Propane
Tank
Regulator
POL
Fitting
Figure 2 - Connecting Heater to Propane
Tank
Piezo
Ignitor
Hose
Inlet
Connector Automatic Control
Valve Button
Figure 3 - Hose and Inlet Connector,
Automatic Control Valve Button and
Piezo Ignitor Button Locations
OPERATION
WARNING: Review and un- derstand the warnings in the Safety Informationsection, pages 2 and 3. They are needed to safely operate this heater. Follow all lo- cal codes when using this heater.
TO START HEATER
1.Follow all installation, ventilation, and safety information.
2.Locate heater on stable and level surface. Make sure strong drafts do not blow on heater.
3.Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly.
4.Turn the heater regulator knob clockwise to the “HI” position.
5.Push in and hold automatic control valve button (see Figure 3). Push and release piezo ignitor
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