Use and Care Manual

9 - English
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool.
The use of attachments or accessories not recom-
mended can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Risk of fire. Never position heater at a downward
angle or towards combustible materials. This
heater must be located away from combustible
surfaces by no less than 24 inches from rear and
sides of heater and 72 inches from above and front
outlet of heater. Heater must be placed on a level
surface and the flow of combustion and ventilation
air not be obstructed.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purpose listed below:
General heating of outdoor spaces and most construction
sites with adequate ventilation
NOTICE:
This product is designed to be powered by either
a RIDGID 18V battery pack (DC mode) or by elec-
tric power (AC mode). Either power source can
be used by installing an approved battery pack or
power cord into the product as described in this
manual.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 6, page 13.
 Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and the battery pack is secured before
beginning operation.
 Depress the latches to remove the battery pack.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack or unplug power cord
from your product when you are assembling parts,
making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use.
Removing battery pack or unplugging power cord
will prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious personal injury.
INSTALLING/REMOVING POWER CORD (NOT
INCLUDED)
See Figure 7, page 13.
 Insert the female end of a 16 AWG rated outdoor exten-
sion cord into the product as shown.
 Connect the male end of the extension cord to the power
source.
 Make sure the extension cord is secured before beginning
operation.
STARTING/STOPPING THE HEATER
See Figure 8, page 13.
WARNING:
Position heater properly before use. Locate heater
on stable and level surface if heater is running
and at least (USA) 7 ft. (2.13 m) and (CAN) 10 ft
(3 m) from and not directed toward LP (propane)
containers.
The heater should be inspected before each use, and at
least annually by a qualified service person.
To start:
 Make sure the propane tank is properly connected, a
leak test has been performed, and the tank valve is fully
turned on.
 NEVER direct the heater toward the propane tank. Posi-
tion the propane tank behind the heater with the propane
hose fully extended to it’s longest length.
 Connect the heater to a power cord or approved battery
pack.
 Press the on/off button. The LED will light solid, the fan
will start, and the ignitor will begin clicking.
 Within 15 seconds, press and hold the gas/ignitor valve
button for five seconds to lock the gas valve in the on
position.
 Release the gas/ignitor valve button and the burner should
remain lit.
NOTE: If the burner doesn’t remain lit, wait 30 seconds
and repeat the starting steps, ensuring the gas/ignitor
valve button is pressed for at least 5 seconds to lock the
gas valve in the on position. If it still fails to ignite, check
fuel level in the propane cylinder.
To stop:
 Press the on/off button. The heater will automatically shut
down.
 Turn the handwheel on the propane cylinder to the fully
off position.
 Remove the regulator from the propane cylinder and
replace the cap on the cylinder.
 Remove the power cord or battery from the unit.