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INSTALLATION
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VENTILATION
OPERATION
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4. Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly. Note: If not opened
slowly, excess-flow check valve on propane tank will stop gas flow. If this
happens, close propane supply valve and open again slowly.
5. Check all connections for leaks.
Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mix-
ture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Close propane supply valve.
Provide at least a 0.14 m
outside air while running heater. If proper fresh, outside air
ventilation is not provided, carbon monoxide poisoning can
occur. Provide proper fresh, outside air ventilation before
running heater.
IMPORTANT: Provide extra fresh air if more heaters are being used.
Review and understand the warnings in the Safety Informa-
tion 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 two meters (six feet) long, CSA listed, and of
a proper size.
Extension Cord Wire Size Requirements
Up to 15 meters (50 feet) long, use 18 AWG rated cord.
15.5 to 30.5 meters (51 to 100 feet) long, use 16 AWG rated cord.
31 to 61 meters (101 to 200 feet) long, use 14 AWG rated cord.
4. Plug extension cord into a 120 volt/60 hertz, 3-hole, grounded outlet. Depress
start switch for three seconds to start motor and fan. This will force air out
front of heater.
WARNING
WARNING ICON G 001
WARNING
WARNING ICON G 001
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(1.5-square-foot) opening of fresh,
WARNING
WARNING ICON G 001
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