Operator`s manual

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lighting instructions
SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS
TEST FIRING THE HEATER
Lighting Instructions
TO START
1. Connect power cord to a properly grounded three (3) prong 120V, 60
Hz, extension cord.
Extension Cord Wire Requirements:
6 to 10 feet (1.8 to 3 meters) long, use 18 AWG conductor.
11 to 100 feet (3.4 to 30.53 meters) long, use 16 AWG conductor.
101 to 200 feet (30.8 to 61 meters) long, use 14 AWG conductor.
2. Connect heater to a proper LP cylinder.
3. Turn gas valve clockwise to OFF position.
4. Wait five (5) minutes for any gas to clear. Smell for gas; if you do not
smell gas, go to Step 4.
5. Push in and turn gas control knob counterclockwise to LOW/IGN
position. This will light the burner. If needed, keep pressing control
knob until the burner lights and keep pressing and turning from OFF to
LOW/ IGN on Piezo electric spark models
6. Keep the valve knob depressed for at least 30 seconds after lighting
the burner. After 30 seconds, release valve knob.
7. If burner does not stay lit, repeat lighting procedure.
8. When burner stays lit, turn gas valve knob counterclockwise to desired
setting
To shut off heater:
1. Turn gas valve knob clockwise to OFF position.
2. Turn gas supply OFF by turning LP cylinder valve clockwise to close.
3. Disconnect the power cord.
Test fire your construction heater following the lighting instructions
applicable to the gas control system employed.
Leak test all gas connections with 50/50 soap and water solution prior
to start-up. Soap bubbles indicate a gas leak. DO NOT use a match or
flame to test for gas leaks.
NOTE: Heater surface temperature must be cold before initiating service,
cleaning or storage.