Use and Care Manual

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MAINTENANCE
WARNINGS
• Never service heater while it
is plugged in, connected to
propane supply, operating or
hot. Severe burns and electri-
cal shock can occur.
• Keep heater clear and free
from combustible materials,
gasoline and other ammable
vapors and liquids.
• Do not block the ow of com-
bustion or ventilation air.
1. Keep heater clean. Clean heater annually
or as needed to remove dust and debris. If
heater is dirty or dusty, clean heater with
a damp cloth. Use household cleaners on
difcult spots.
2. Inspect heater before each use. Check
connections for leaks. Apply mixture of
liquid soap and water to connections.
Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all
leaks at once.
3. Inspect hose/regulator assembly before
each use. If hose is highly worn or cut, re-
place with hose specied by manufacturer.
4. Have heater inspected yearly by a quali-
ed service agency.
5. Keep inside of heater free from combustible
and foreign objects. Remove motor and
other internal parts if needed to clean inside
of heater (see Service Procedures, page 9).
6. Clean fan blades each season or as
needed (see Fan, page 9).
STORAGE
CAUTION: Disconnect heater
from propane supply tank(s).
1. The heater should be inspected before
each use and at least annually by a quali-
ed person.
2. Before each use, check the soft "O" ring
seat at the bullnose of the POL tting. If
the "O" ring is cut, scuffed or otherwise
damaged, replace the POL tting.
3. When heater is not in use, the gas shall
be turned off at the propane/LP gas sup-
ply cylinder(s) by closing the valve on the
cylinder.
4. Heater is to be stored indoors. The con-
nection between propane/LP gas supply
cylinder(s) and heater must be disconnect-
ed, cylinder(s) removed from the heater
and stored outdoors in accordance with
Chapter 5 of the Standard for Storage and
Handling of Liqueed Petroleum Gases
ANSI/NFPA 58 and CSA B149.1, Natural
Gas and Propane Installation Code.
5. Store in a dry, clean and safe place.
OPERATION
Note: If heater fails to ignite, hose may
have air in it. If so, keep automatic control
valve button pressed and wait 20 sec-
onds. Release automatic control valve
button and wait 20 seconds for unburned
fuel to exit heater. Repeat this step.
NOTICE: If heater is unplugged or
power outage occurs while heater
is running, the thermal limit device
will stop fuel ow. A few seconds
occur before the thermal limit de-
vice activates. During this short
time, ames may appear outside
the heater. This is normal. The
ames will go out when thermal
limit device activates.
TO STOP HEATER
1. Tightly close propane supply valve on
propane tank(s).
2. Wait a few seconds. Heater will burn gas
left in supply hose.
3. Unplug heater.
TO RESTART HEATER
1. Wait ve minutes after stopping heater.
2. Repeat steps under To Start Heater,
page 7.