OPERATION
Continued
WARNING: Be sure motor and fan are running before pushing in automatic control valve button. Flames could flash outside heater if motor and fan are not running.
6.Push in and hold automatic control valve but- ton (see Figure 8). Push piezo ignitor button (see Figure 8). Keep pushing ignitor button until the burner lights. When burner lights, keep automatic control valve button pushed in. Release button after 30 seconds. This activates the automatic control system.
Note: If heater fails to ignite, hose may have air in it. If so, keep automatic control valve button pressed and wait 20 seconds. Release automatic control valve button and wait 20 seconds for unburned fuel to exit heater. Repeat this step.
NOTICE: If heater is unplugged or power outage occurs while heater isrunning,thethermallimitdevice will stop fuel flow. A few seconds occur before the thermal limit de- vice activates. During this short time, flames may appear outside the heater. This is normal. The flames will go out when thermal limit device activates.
TO STOP HEATER
1.Tightly close propane supply valve on propane tank(s).
2.Wait a few seconds. Heater will burn gas left in supply hose.
3.Unplug heater.
Piezo
Ignitor
Button
Automatic
Control
Valve Button
Figure 8 - Automatic Control Valve Button and Piezo Ignitor Button
TO RESTART HEATER
1.Wait five minutes after stopping heater.
2.Repeat steps under To Start Heater.
STORAGE
CAUTION:Disconnectheater
from propane supply tank(s).
1.Store propane tank(s) in safe manner. See Chapter 5 of Standard for Storage and Han- dling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, ANSI/ NFPA 58 and/or CAN/CGA B149.2. Follow all local codes.
2.Place plastic cover caps over brass fittings on inlet connector and hose/regulator assembly.
3.Store in dry, clean and safe place. Do not store hose/regulator assembly inside heater combustion chamber.
4.When taking heater out of storage, always check inside of heater. Insects and small animals may place foreign objects in heater. Remove motor and other internal parts if needed to remove foreign objects (see Service Procedures, page 8).
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, connected to propane supply, operating or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur.
1.Keep heater clean. Clean heater annually or as needed to remove dust and debris. If heater is dirty or dusty, clean heater with a damp cloth. Use household cleaners on difficult spots.
2.Inspect heater before each use. Check connec- tions for leaks. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to connections. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
3.Inspect hose/regulator assembly before each use. If hose is highly worn or cut, replace.
4.Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service agency.
5.Keep inside of heater free from combustible and foreign objects. Remove motor and other internal parts if needed to clean inside of heater (see Service Procedures, page 8).
6.Clean fan blades each season or as needed (see Fan, page 9).
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