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.
CAUTION: Never ignite and/
or run this heater unless the
shells are fully extended and
locked into position.
OUTER SHELL
IMPORTANT: When the heater is first removed
from carton, the outer shell is in the down posi-
tion. Protect hands before lifting outer shell. Never
grasp bare metal without hand protection.
1. Care must be taken to protect hands during this
step. Lift outer shell straight up as shown in Fig-
ure 2, until all three clips engage slots in lower
shell. Screw holes will line up at this point.
2. Lock clips into place with 3 screws (1 per clip)
as shown in Figure 2. The heater must not be
operated unless the outer shell is properly
extended and fully locked into place.
Figure 2 - Lifting Outer Shell
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Outer
Shell
Clip in Slot
1 Screw
of Lower
per Clip
Shell
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CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLy
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 natural gas supply system.
2. Install plumbing to a low pressure natural gas
source. The source must be regulated to 1/2 psi
maximum 3/4" i.d. hose or flexible connector
not over 10 feet long.
3. Install regulator to pipe inlet. Use thread
sealing compound on connections. Tighten
with a wrench holding pipe to prevent it from
rotating.
3. Connect hose to regulator inlet. Tighten with
a wrench
4. Open natural gas supply valve 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 natural gas supply valve.
Valve Inlet
Figure 3 - Hose and Valve Inlet
Hose
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