80,000 BTU/HR
PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER
INSTALLATION
WARNING: Review and un- derstand the warnings in the Safety Information section, page
2.They are needed to safely op- erate this heater. Follow all local codes when using this heater.
WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaks after installation or servicing. Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
1.Provide propane supply system (see Propane Supply, page 3).
2.Connect fuel gas fitting on hose/regu- lator assembly to propane tank(s). Turn fuel gas fitting counterclockwise into threads on tank. Tighten firmly using a wrench. IMPORTANT: Tighten regu- lator with vent pointing down. Point- ing vent down protects regulator from weather damage.
3.Connect hose to the valve inlet. Tighten firmly using a wrench. You must use the regulator supplied with heater even if propane tank has one.
4.Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly. Note: If not opened slowly,
5.Check all connections for leaks. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak that must be corrected.
6.Close propane supply valve.
Supply | Fuel Gas Fitting |
Valve |
Hose
Vent Regulator (pointing
down)
Propane
Tank
Figure 2 - Regulator With Vent Pointing Down
Valve Inlet |
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Hose | LO | HI |
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Figure 3 - Hose and Valve Inlet
OPERATION
WARNING: Review and un- derstand the warnings in the Safety Information section, page
2.They are needed to safely op- erate this heater. Follow all local codes when using this heater.
TO START HEATER
1.Follow all installation, ventilation, and safety information.
2.Locate heater on stable and level sur- face. Make sure strong drafts do not blow on heater.
3.Make sure unit is turned off by slightly depressing and turning control knob fully clockwise to OFF.
4.Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly. Note: If not opened slowly,
5.Slightly depress and turn control knob counterclockwise to the LOW position (see Figure 4).
6.With the control knob pushed all the way in, press and release the piezo ignitor but- ton. Keep pressing piezo ignitor button un- til the burner lights. Hold control knob down for a maximum of 15 seconds while attempting ignition. If heater does not ig- nite, release control knob and wait 3 min- utes before attempting reignition.
7.After ignition, hold control knob down for about 30 seconds. This activates the automatic control system.
8.When burner remains lit, set heater at the desired heat level by slightly depress- ing the control knob and turning it coun- terclockwise to the MED or HIGH set- tings (see Figure 4).
9.If burner goes out, turn off gas. Slightly depress and turn control knob fully clockwise to OFF. Check fuel supply. If adequate fuel is available, restart heater beginning at step #1.
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Turning Knob | |||||
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Piezo | LO | OFF | OFF | HI | |
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Ignitor | MED | HI | LO | MED | |
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Button |
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OFF |
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LO | HI |
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MED |
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Figure 4 - Control Knob and Piezo Ignitor Button Locations
TO STOP HEATER
1.Tightly close propane supply valve on propane tank(s). Allow heater to burn remaining fuel in hose.
2.Shut off burner. Do this by pushing in the control knob and turning clockwise to the OFF position.
TO RESTART HEATER
1.Wait five minutes after stopping heater.
2.Restart heater by following steps un- der To Start Heater.
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