OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION
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CHECKING GAS
CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Cor- rect all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a
2.Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther using compressed air or opening propane/LP supply tank valve.
3.Check all joints from propane/LP sup- ply tank to equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 15). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
4.Correct all leaks at once.
Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections
1.Open equipment shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 14).
OPERATING
HEATER
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE
LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
CAUTION: Make sure exter- nal regulator has been installed between propane/LP supply and heater. See guidelines under Con- necting to Gas Supply, page 10.
Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPA)
1.Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve (control valve) and equip- ment shutoff valve from gas supply pip- ing system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage heater regulator.
2.Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was con- nected.
3.Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther using compressed air or opening propane/LP supply tank valve.
4.Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles form- ing show a leak.
5.Correct all leaks at once.
6.Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply. Check re- connected fittings for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPA)
1.Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 14).
2. | Open propane/LP supply tank valve. | A. | This appliance has a pilot which | |
3. | Make sure control knob of heater is in |
| must be lighted by hand. When light- | |
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| the OFF position. |
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4. | Check all joints from equipment shutoff |
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B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all | ||||
| valve to control valve (see Figure 15). | |||
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| around the appliance area for gas. Be | ||
| Apply mixture of liquid soap and wa- |
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| sure to smell next to the floor because | ||
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| some gas is heavier than air and will | ||
| a leak. |
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| settle on the floor. | ||
5. | Correct all leaks at once. |
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| WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS | |||
6. Light heater (see Operating Heater |
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| pages 11 through 13). Check the rest |
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| of the internal joints for leaks. |
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| not use any phone in your building. | ||
7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to |
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| Appliance, page 12). |
| from a neighbor’s phone. Follow | |
8. | Replace front panel. |
| the gas supplier’s instructions. | |
| Open |
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Equipment |
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C. Use only your hand to push in or turn | ||||
Shutoff | ||||
Valve |
| the gas control knob. Never use tools. | ||
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Figure 14- Equipment Shutoff Valve |
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| Control Valve Location | D. | Do not use this appliance if any | |
Propane/LP |
| part has been under water. Imme- | ||
Supply Tank |
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| nician to inspect the appliance and | |
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| Equipment |
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| Shutoff |
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Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints |
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