•A periodic sniff test around the heater or at the heater’s joints; i.e. hose, connections, etc., is a good safety practice under any conditions. If you smell even a small amount of gas, CONTACT YOUR FUEL GAS SUPPLIER IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT WAIT!
GENERAL INFORMATION:
propane cylinder. Do not use if head of cylinder is damaged, punctured or deteriorated.
ALWAYS ATTACH OR DETACH CYLINDER OUTDOORS AWAY FROM FLAMES, OTHER IGNITION SOURCES, AND ONLY WHEN HEATER IS COOL TO TOUCH. NEVER SMOKE WHEN ATTACHING OR REMOVING PROPANE CYLINDER OR MAKING REMOTE CONNEC- TIONS!
•This heater is safe for indoor use in small recreational enclosures having means for providing combustion air and ventilation, such as enclosed porches, cabins, fishing huts, trailers, tent trailers, tents, truck caps and vans.
It may be used for emergency indoor heating when connected to a disposable
Note: The heater can be used outdoors, but may experi- ence nuisance shutoffs due to certain wind conditions.
• When the heater is cold or at room temperature, it will | |
| take a few minutes for the burner tile to turn bright or- |
| ange. This is normal and the heater is working properly. |
| If burner tile is visibly flaming, turn heater off and call a |
| qualified service technician. |
• When the unit is lit, there should be about a quarter | |
| inch (1/4”) border around the tile that will not turn |
| bright orange. This is normal. |
• When operating the heater for the first time, the top | |
| area of the reflector may discolor. This is also normal |
| and is no reason for concern. |
• | The protective grill on the front of this heater is coated |
| with a special |
| the heater is used for the first time, the grill may give |
| off noticeable smoke or fumes. This is normal and will |
| not occur during subsequent uses. The fumes are not |
| harmful. |
• When operating the heater at altitudes over 7,000 FT. | |
| above sea level, the unit may not burn as bright as in |
| lower altitudes. This is normal. At higher altitudes, the |
| heater may |
| wait 5 minutes and |
| conditions heater may not |
• Operating time will vary depending on the heater set- | |
| ting and the supply cylinder size. Up to 3 to 6 hours |
| on a 1 lb. cylinder. Up to 48 to 110 hours on a 20 lb. |
| cylinder (based on “HI” and “LO” settings). |
• When moving heater when lit or bumping heater setting | |
| it down, tip over switch may shut off heater. If this hap- |
| pens, |
•Use only
•Use only 16.4 oz.
(1 lb.) disposable cylinders that mate with No. 600 valve connection.
•Heater and attached cylinder must be in an upright position during operation.
•Make sure
•Swivel regulator out- ward for easy tank installation. Screw 1 lb. disposable
Figure 2.
•Check cylinder con- nection for leaks with soapy water at the threaded con- nection under the domed plastic cover where the cylinder screws into the regu- lator. SEE WARNING! ON DOMED PLASTIC COVER.
•Turn Control Knob counterclockwise to “PILOT” position and depress to light; see Figure 3.
Figure 1: “Off” position.
Figure 2: Attach fuel tank
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Figure 3: Ignition
• Due to natural operation of small tanks, condensation |
may build up on tank and drip on surface under heater. |
LIGHTING / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WITH DISPOSABLE 1 LB. PROPANE CYLINDERS:
WARNING: Always inspect propane cylinder and heater pro- pane connections for damage, dirt, and debris before attaching
•If heater does not light, hold down for approximately 30 seconds; release and depress again. Repeat until pilot lights.
•After pilot lights, hold down for 30
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