Outdoor Patio Heater Model No. 62100, 62900, 82300, 82300C, GWT501A & GWT801B

Installing LP Gas Tank

To operate you will need (1) precision-filled standard grill

Figure 1

LP gas tank (20 lb.) with external valve threads or (1)

 

14.1 oz or (1) 16.4 oz LP gas tank.

 

Note: An empty standard grill LP gas tank weighs

 

approximately 18 lbs. A precision-filled standard grill LP

 

gas tank should weigh no more than 38 lbs.

 

Only LP gas tanks marked “propane” may be used.

 

 

Figure 2

Connect 20 lb. LP Gas Tank

 

Note: Before connecting, be sure that there is no debris

 

caught in the head of the LP gas tank, head of the

 

regulator valve or in the head of the burner and burner

 

ports.

 

1. Slip end of flexible gas line with brass fitting through

 

center hole of Base and up to threaded portion of

 

regulator. (Figure 2)

 

2. Line up threads on fitting with those on regulator and

 

rotate clockwise until snug. HAND TIGHTEN ONLY.

 

DO NOT USE ANY HAND TOOLS TO MAKE THIS

 

CONNECTION. Be careful not to cross threads when

 

screwing in FITTING.

 

Note: hose can be routed through opening in base and

Figure 3

table.

 

3. Set heater on base, making sure that flexible gas line

 

is routed through small slot in base.

 

4. Connect gas line to tank by turning knob clockwise

 

until it stops. (Figure 3)

 

Note: Be careful not to kink flexible gas line.

 

CAUTION: When using the gas extension

 

hose always locate the hose out of pathways

 

where people may trip over it or in areas

 

where the hose may be subject to accidental

Figure 4

damage.
Disconnect 20 lb. LP Gas Tank

1.Turn LP gas tank valve to “CLOSED” and control knob is in the “OFF” position.

2.Disconnect gas line to tank by turning knob counterclockwise until it is loose. (Figure 4)

3.Disconnect gas line from regulator by turning flexible gas line counterclockwise until it is loose. (Figure 5)

Connect (1) 14.1 oz or (1) 16.4 oz

Figure 6

 

LP Gas Tank

 

Note: Some 1-lb cylinders may form frost when near empty.

1. Make sure the the control knob is “OFF”.

2. Line up threads on canister with those on regulator, insert and rotate canister clockwise until they fit snugly together. HAND TIGHTEN ONLY. Be careful not to cross threads when screwing in canister.

Disconnect (1) 14.1 oz or (1) 16.4 oz

LP Gas Tank

1.

Before disconnecting make sure the the control knob

Figure 7

 

is “OFF”.

2.

Rotate LP gas tank counterclockwise until it is loose.

 

3.

Store the LP gas tank in a proper location.

 

Operating Instructions

Inspect the visible portion of the hose before each use of the appliance. Inspect the entire hose assembly at least annually.

Checking for Leaks

Figure 8

Burner Connections

X

Make sure the regulator valve and hose connections are

 

securely fastened to the burner and the tank.

 

If your unit was assembled for you, visually check the connection between the burner pipe and orifice. Make sure the burner pipe fits over the orifice.

4. Store the LP gas tank in a proper location.

Figure 5

WARNING: Failure to inspect this connection or follow these instructions could cause a fire or an explosion which can cause death, serious bodily injury, or damage to property.

If the burner pipe does not rest flush to the orifice, please

Figure 9

 

contact 1.800.762.1142 for assistance.

 

Tank/Gas Line Connection

X

1.

Make 2-3 oz. of leak solution by mixing one part liquid

 

dishwashing soap with three parts water.

 

2.

Make sure control knobs are “OFF”.

 

3. Attach (1) 14.1 oz or (1) 16.4 oz or LP Gas LP gas

 

 

tank. Note: if using a 20 lb LP gas tank, turn control

 

 

valve to “OPEN”.

 

4.

Spoon leak check solution at all “x” and arrow

 

 

locations. (Figures 8-10)

 

5.

If any bubbles appear:

Figure 10

a. Disconnect gas tank per disconnecting instructions.

b. Reconnect gas tank per connecting instructions.

c. Repeat “Checking for Leaks”

X

If you continue to see bubbles after several

attempts, disconnect gas tank per disconnecting

instructions and contact 1.800.762.1142 for

 

assistance.

 

If no bubbles appear after one minute turn tank “OFF”, wipe away solution and proceed.