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STORAGE
CAUTION: Disconnect heater
from propane/LP supply cylinder.
1. Do not store heater while attached to
propane/LP cylinder. Close cylinder valve.
Remove the hose/regulator assembly
from the propane/LP cylinder by turning
the fuel gas connector nut clockwise.
2. Storage of heater inside is permissible
only if the cylinder is disconnected and
removed from the appliance.
3. Store propane/LP cylinder in safe manner.
Refer to Chapter 5 of Standard for Storage
and Handling of Liqueed Petroleum Gases,
ANSI/NFPA 58. Follow all local codes.
Cylinders must be stored outdoors in a
well-ventilated area out of reach of children.
Disconnected cylinders must have threaded
valve plugs tightly installed, and must not
be stored in a building, garage or any
other enclosed area. Never store cylinders
near high heat, open flame, or where
temperatures exceed 100° F (38° C).
4. Store in a dry, clean, and safe place.
OPERATION
Continued
CHECKING FOR LEAKS
1. Turn heater valve to OFF position.
2. Turn cylinder supply valve fully counter
clockwise to OPEN position.
3. Use a noncorrosive leak detection solution
to check the connection for leaks before
attempting to light heater. If leak is found,
turn cylinder valve to CLOSE and do not
use until all leaks are corrected.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
Gas Light
1. Press power switch to ON, gas light will
automatically light.
2. Press power switch to OFF to turn gas
light off.
3. To turn off gas supply to gas light, turn
knob on manual shutoff valve to OFF.
Manual shutoff valve is located on gas
train assembly inside of heater cabinet.
Note: Be sure manual shutoff valve is in the
ON position to operate gas light.
Main Burner
1. Push heater control knob in and turn coun-
ter clockwise to the START position.
2. Push control knob in and press ignitor
button. Repeat until heater is lit.
3. Continue holding knob in for approxi-
mately 30 seconds. Heater should remain
lit in the LOW heat setting.
4. For more heat, press knob and rotate
counterclockwise to HIGH setting.
5. If RELIGHTING, wait 5 minutes for heater
to cool and gas to clear, then follow steps
1 through 3.
SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS
1. Press control knob and rotate clockwise
to OFF position.
2. Close propane/LP cylinder valve (rotate
knob clockwise).
BURNER OPERATION
Visually inspect burner for proper operation.
The burner should glow red with a minimum
amount of flame lap after initial ring. If flame
lap on burner is excessive, have heater ser-
viced. Pressure may be too high or nozzle/
burner may be damaged.
Figure 11 - Burner Operation
Correct
Flame
Pattern
Incorrect
Flame
Pattern
IGNITOR
GAS LIGHT
POWER SWITCH
OFF
START-LOW
HIGH
OFF
ON
Figure 10 - Gas Light Heater Controls