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PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER

CONNECTINGUNPACKINGTOTHEGASHEATERSUPPLY

IMPORTANT! always use a pRopane (lp) cylindeR ThaT has a connecTion device ThaT is compaTiBle wiTh The hose and RegulaToR assemBly supplied.

CAUTIONTHE PROPANE (LP) GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR AND HOSE ASSEMBLY SUPPLIED WITH THE HEATER MUST BE USED WITHOUT ALTERATION. BE SURE TO INSPECT THE REGULATOR

HOSE BEFORE EACH USE. IF THE HOSE IS CUT OR FRAYED, REPLACE IT WITH THE MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED ASSEMBLY.

1.provide propane/lp supply system (see propane supply, page 7).

2.insert the 20 lb propane cylinder into the rear of the heater and position it such that the outlet of the cylinder valve is facing towards the front-left corner of the unit. see figure 2.

3.connect the fitting of the hose/regulator assembly to the cylinder outlet. Turn the fitting counterclockwise

into the threads of the cylinder valve. some models have a hand wheel that can be slid off the nut so that a wrench can be used to tighten the fitting, if desired.

CAUTION position the regulator such that the side with the tower is facing down and the flat side is facing up. see figure 2.

WARNING ensure that the gas hose is not touching the unpainted heat shield at the front of the cylinder enclosure. see figure 2.

4.open propane/lp supply valve on propane/lp tank(s) slowly. noTe: if not opened slowly, excess flow device

in regulator may stop gas flow. if this happens, close propane/lp supply valve, wait one minute (or until you hear a click) and open again slowly.

5.check all connections for leaks. apply a 50/50 solution of liquid dish soap and water to

gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak that must be corrected.

6.close propane / lp supply valve before attempting to

repair connection.	RegulaToR

pRopane TanK

FIGURE 2

hose To heaTeR

pRopane/lp supply valve

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