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INSTALLATION
OPERATION
To Start Heater
To Stop Heater
WARNING: Do not adjust regulator below 7 psig or
above 20 psig. Heater may not run properly.
4. Open propane/LP supply valve on propane/LP tank(s) slowly.
Note:
If not opened slowly, excess-flow check valve on pro-
pane/LP tank will stop gas flow. If this happens, you may hear
a click inside the regulator assembly. To reset the excess flow
check valve, close propane/LP supply valve and open again
slowly.
5. Adjust regulator between 7 and 20 psig (see Figure 5).
Note:
Higher regulator setting will allow heater to produce more heat.
6. Check all connections for leaks.
INSTALLATION
Continued
7. Close propane/LP supply valve.
Propane/LP
Tank
Supply Valve
Hose
POL Fitting
Regulator
Adjustment Knob
(pointing down)
Figure 3 - Regulator With Adjustment Knob Pointing Down
Figure 4 - Hose and Inlet Connector
Hose
Inlet Connector
Figure 5 - Adjustable Regulator Set At 7 psig
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Regulator
OPERATION
TO START HEATER
1. Follow all installation, ventilation and safety information.
2. Locate heater on stable and level surface. Make sure strong
drafts do not blow into front or rear of heater.
3. Plug power cord of heater into a three-prong, grounded exten-
sion cord. Extension cord must be at least six feet long. Exten-
sion cord must be UL listed.
Extension Cord Size Requirement
Up to 50 feet long, use 18 AWG rated cord.
51 to 100 feet long, use 16 AWG rated cord.
101 to 200 feet long, use 14 AWG rated cord.
4. Plug extension cord into a 120 volt/60 hertz, three-hole,
grounded outlet.
5. Open propane/LP supply valve on propane/LP tank(s) slowly.
Note:
If not opened slowly, excess-flow check valve on pro-
pane/LP tank will stop gas flow. If this happens, you may hear a
click inside the regulator assembly. To reset the excess flow check
valve, close propane/LP supply valve and open again slowly.
6. Make sure regulator is set between 7 and 20 psig.
Note:
Higher
regulator setting will allow heater to produce more heat.
WARNING: Review and understand the warnings
in the
Safety Information
section, page 2. They are
needed to safely operate this heater. Follow all local
codes when using this heater.
WARNING: Do not adjust regulator below 7 psig or
above 20 psig. Heater may not run properly.
7. Turn on/off switch to the ON position. Adjust thermostat to
desired setting. If heater does not start, thermostat setting may
be too low. Turn thermostat knob to higher position to start
heater.
Note:
If heater does not start, turn on/off switch to the
OFF position. Wait ten seconds for safety control to reset, then
try again.
TO STOP HEATER
1. Tightly close propane/LP supply valve on propane tank(s).
2. Wait a few seconds. Heater will burn gas left in supply hoses.
3. Turn on/off switch to the OFF position.
4. Unplug heater.
