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Pointing vent down protects regulator from weather damage. Figure 3 - Regulator With Vent Pointing Down Continued Hose Regulator Vent (pointing down) POL Fitting Supply Valve Propane Tank 3. Connect hose to inlet connector. Tighten firmly using a wrench. 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. ! WARNING 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. 6. Close propane supply valve. VENTILATION ! WARNING Follow the minimum fresh, outside air ventilation requirements. If proper fresh, outside air ventilation is not provided, carbon monoxide poisoning can occur. Provide proper fresh, outside air ventilation before running heater. Provide a fresh air opening of at least four and one half (4.5) square feet. Provide extra fresh air if more heaters are being used. Example:A 150,000 BTU/Hr heater requires one of the following: • a two-car garage door raised six inches • a single-car garage door raised nine inches • two thirty-inch windows raised twelve inches Generic LP 155 LP-PFA/P 022B Hose Inlet Connector Figure 4 - Hose and Inlet Connector 7 OPERATION ! WARNING Review and understand the warnings in the Safety Information Section, pages 2 and 3. They are needed to safely operate 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 six feet long. Extension cord must be UL listed. Extension Cord Size Requirement Up to 50 feet long, use 18 AWG rated cord. 51 to 100 feet long, use 16 AWG rated cord. 101 to 200 feet long, use 14 AWG rated cord. 4. Plug extension cord into a 120 volt/60 hertz, three-hole, grounded outlet. 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. 6. Turn on/off switch to the ON position. Heater will start within twenty seconds. Note: If heater does not start, turn on/off switch to the OFF position. Wait ten seconds for safety control to reset, then try again. To Stop Heater 1. Tightly close propane supply valve on propane tank(s). Allow heater to burn remaining fuel in hose. 2. Wait a few seconds. Heater will burn gas left in supply hoses. 3. Turn on/off switch to the OFF position. 4. Unplug heater. 8 STORAGE ! WARNING Never service heater while it is plugged in, connected to propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. ! WARNING Never service heater while it is plugged in, connected to propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. ! CAUTION Disconnect heater from propane supply tank(s). 1. Store propane tank(s) in safe manner. See Chapter 5 of Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58 and/or CAN/ CGA B149.2. Follow all local codes. 2. Place plastic cover caps over brass fittings on inlet connector and hose/regulator assembly. 3. Store in dry, clean, and safe place. Do not store hose/regulator assembly inside heater combustion chamber. 4. When taking heater out of storage, always check inside of heater. Insects and small animals may place foreign objects in heater. Keep inside of heater free from combustible and foreign objects. MAINTENANCE 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. 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, replace. 4. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service agency. 5. Keep inside of heater free from combustible and foreign objects. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Item How Often How To Fan Clean every 500 hours of See Fan, page 10. operation or as needed. 9 SERVICE PROCEDURES ! WARNING Never service heater while it is plugged in, connected to propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. Upper Shell Removal 1. Remove screws along each side of heater using 5/16" nut-driver. These screws attach upper and lower shells together. 2. Lift or slide upper shell off. 3. Remove fan gu...
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