OPERATION

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5.Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly. Note: If not opened slowly, excess-flow check valve on propane tank will stop gas flow. If this happens, close propane supply valve and open again slowly.

WARNING

Be sure motor and fan are running before pushing in auto- matic control valve button. Flames could flash outside heater if motor and fan are not running.

6.Push in and hold automatic control valve button (see Figure 5). Push piezo ignitor button (see Figure 5). You may need to push piezo ignitor button 3-8 times until the burner lights. When burner lights, keep automatic control valve button pushed in. Release button after 30 seconds.

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 step 6.

Start Switch

Button

Piezo Ignitor

Button

Automatic Control

Valve Button

Figure 5 - Automatic Control Valve Button, Piezo Ignitor Button, and

Start Switch Button

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.

To Restart Heater

1.Wait five minutes after stopping heater.

2.Repeat steps under To Start Heater, page 7.

If heater does not start or restart

Check manual valves (if any) and supply valves on propane tank. Make sure they are open.

Check fuel level in propane tank(s). If fuel level is too low, contact local propane gas company.

If heater still does not start or restart, contact your local service center.

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