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104787-01D 5
INSTALLATION
WARNING: Review and un-
derstand the warnings in the
Safety Information section, page
2. They are needed to safely op
-
erate this heater. Follow all local
codes when using this heater.
WARNING: Test all gas piping
and connections for leaks after
installation or servicing. Never
use an open flame to check for
a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid
soap and water to all joints.
Bubbles forming show a leak.
Correct all leaks at once.
1. Provide propane supply system (see Propane
Supply, page 4).
2.
Connect POL fitting on hose/regulator as-
sembly to propane tank(s). Turn POL fitting
counterclockwise into threads on tank. Tighten
firmly using 7/8" wrench. IMPORTANT: Posi-
tion regulator so that hose leaving the regulator
is in a horizontal position (see Figure 6). This
places the regulator vent in the proper position
to protect it from the weather.
Figure 7 - Hose and Inlet Connector
Figure 6 - Regulator Position
Propane
Tank
Propane
Supply Valve
Regulator
Hose
POL Fitting
3. Connect hose to valve inlet. Tighten firmly
using a wrench (see Figure 7).
IMPORTANT: Extra hose or piping may be
used if needed. Install extra hose or piping
between hose/regulator assembly and propane
tank. You must use the regulator supplied with
heater.
4. Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s)
slowly.
Note: If not opened slowly, excess-
flow check valve on propane tank may stop
gas flow. If this happens, close propane supply
valve and open again slowly.
5. Check all connections for leaks. Apply mix
-
ture of liquid soap and water to gas joints.
Bubbles forming show a leak that must be
corrected.
6. Close propane supply valve.
OPERATION
WARNING: Review and un-
derstand the warnings in the
Safety Information section, page
2. They are needed to safely op
-
erate this heater. Follow all local
codes when using this heater.
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 extension cord. Extension cord must
be at least 6 ft (2 m) long. Extension cord must
be UL/CGA listed.
Extension Cord Size Requirement
Up to 50 ft (15 m) long, use 18 AWG rated
cord.
51 to 100 ft (16 to 30 m) long, use 16 AWG
rated cord.
101 to 200 ft (31 to 60 m) long, use 14 AWG
rated cord.
4. Plug extension cord into a 120 volt/60 hertz,
three-hole, grounded outlet. Motor will start.
Fan will turn, forcing air out front of heater.
5. Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s)
slowly.
Note: If not opened slowly, excess-
flow check valve on propane tank may stop
gas flow. If this happens, close propane supply
valve and open again slowly.