1. Check heater for damage. If heater is
damaged, promptly inform dealer where
you bought heater.
2. Follow all of the safety and operating
precautions.
3. Check the "O" ring on the POL before
each use. Replace "O" ring if there is any
sign of wear or damage.
4. Make sure heater regulator knob is in the
OFF position.
5. 30,000 Btu Models Only Attach the
heater to the guard on the propane/LP
cylinder with support arm on the inside
of guard and bolts through two holes in
guard (see Figure 3). Tighten support arm
bracket into place using provided wing
nuts.
6. For All Models Connect POL fitting at
regulator to propane/LP cylinder by rotat-
ing POL nut counter clockwise into the
propane/LP cylinder's valve outlet and
securely tighten with a wrench.
WARNING: Attach heater in
upright position. Never attach
heater in a horizontal position.
This could lead to dangerous
flare-ups or fire.
7. Securely tighten all gas connections.
8. Open the cylinder's gas valve and check
all connections for leaks. Apply a noncor-
rosive leak detection fluid to gas joints.
Bubbles forming show a leak that must
be corrected. DO NOT USE A FLAME.
Support Arm
Bracket
Bolt
Regulator
Figure 3 - Attaching Support Arm and
Regulator to Propane/LP Tank
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TO START HEATER
the heater DO NOT look over
top of heater (reflector). Stand
to the side of the heater during
ignition. Do not stand or have
any part of your body in front
of the heater.
THERE IS NO OpEN FLAME IN
THE AREA. Fully open the valve
on the propane/Lp cylinder.
Read all lighting instructions before attempting
to ignite heater.
1. Turn the heater regulator knob counter-
clockwise to the HI position.
2. Repeatedly push and release the piezo
ignitor (dual burner), or place a lighted
match near the face of the heating ele-
ment (mesh screen) of the burner you are
lighting, using the hole located on the side
of the reflector. See Figure 4.
the orifice.
3. Press red button on safety valve admitting
gas to burner (see Figure 4).
valve button before repeatedly
activating the piezo or inserting
Support
match.
Arm
Figure 4 - Lighting Heater With a Match
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WARNING: When lighting
WARNING: MAKE SURE
CAUTION: Do not light at
WARNING: Do not press red
Manual
Lighting
Hole
Red Button
on Safety
Valve
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