Use and Care Manual

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Operating Instructions
PREPARING FOR OPERATION
1. Extend the shell fully and lock into place as shown in the enclosed instructions sheet before lighting or
operating the heater.
2. Check the heater for possible shipping damage. If any is found, immediately notify the factory.
3. Follow all of the Safety and Operating Precautions.
4. Connect the POL tting of hose and regulator assembly to the propane cylinder by rotating the POL nut
counterclockwise into the propane cylinder’s valve outlet and securely tighten with a wrench.
5. Connect the hose to the heater.
6. Securely tighten all gas connections.
7. Open the cylinder’s gas valve and check all gas connections with a soap and water solution. DO NOT USE
A FLAME.
STARTING
1. WARNING: BEFORE LIGHTING PILOT, turn main burner valve (turn knob fully clockwise) to low/light position.
2. Fully open the valve on the propane cylinder and wait 15 seconds before Step 3.
3. Push knob in and hold for 5 seconds, allowing gas to emit from burner orice.
4. Rotate the knob counterclockwise until the piezo igniter clicks. Continue to rotate and activate the igniter
until the burner lights.
5. Once the burner lights hold the knob in, on the low position for 30 seconds. Then release. The burner should
stay lit. If it does not repeat steps 4 & 5 until the burner stays lit.
6. Turn main burner valve to regulate heat output.
STOP
1. Securely close valve on the propane cylinder.
2. Continue to operate heater until all fuel in the hose has burned.
3. Turn main burner valve to lo/light position.
RESTART AFTER SAFETY SHUTDOWN
1. Securely close valve at propane cylinder.
2. Wait 5 minutes.
3. Restart following “Start” procedure for your model.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. The heater should be inspected before each use, and at least annually by a qualied person.
2. Before each use, check the soft “O” ring seat at the bullnose of the POL tting. If the “O” ring is cut, scuffed,
or otherwise damaged, replace it.
3. Turn off the gas at the LP-gas supply cylinder(s) when the heater is not in use.
4. When the heater is to be stored indoors, the connection between the LP-gas supply cylinder(s) and the
heater must be disconnected and the cylinder(s) removed from the heater and stored out of doors and in
accordance with Chapter 5 of the standard for Storage and Handling of Liqueed Petroleum Gases ANSI/
NFPA 58 and CSA B149.1,Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.