Use and Care Manual

10
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Leak Check
WARNING
Perform all leak tests outdoors.
Extinguish all open ames.
NEVER leak test when smoking.
Do not use the heater until all connections have been leak test and do not leak.
1. Make 2-3 oz. of leak check solution (one part liquid dishwashing detergent and three parts water).
2. Put leak solution in a spray bottle.
3. Make sure control valve and cylinder valve are OFF.
4. Apply several drops of solution where hose attaches to regulator.
5. Apply several drops of solution where regulator connects to cylinder.
6. Apply several drops of solution where hose connects to gas control valve.
7. Turn cylinder valve ON.
If bubbles appear at any connection, there is a leak.
1. Turn cylinder valve OFF.
2. If leak is at hose/regulator connection, the regulator and hose assembly (RR) should be returned
to the place of purchase.
3. If leak is at regulator/cylinder valve connection: disconnect, reconnect, and perform another
leakcheck. If you continue to see bubbles after several attempts, cylinder valve is defective and
should be returned to cylinder’s place of purchase.
4. If leak is at hose/gas control valve connection: tighten connection and perform another leak test.
If bubbles continue appearing, the regulator and hose assembly (RR) and head assembly (C)
should be returned to the place of purchase.
If NO bubbles appear at any connection, the connections are secure.
NOTE: Whenever gas connections are loosened or removed, you must perform a complete leak test.
Regulator/Cylinder
connection
Hose/Regulator
connection
hose/gascontrol
valve connection
DANGER
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD!
For outdoor use only. Never use inside building, garage, or other unventilated or enclosed
areas. This heater consumes air (oxygen). Do not use in unventilated or enclosed areas to avoid
endangering your life.