Milwaukee 0801-20 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 9

4. Holding coupling nut and regulator as shown,
turn coupling nut counterclockwise and tighten by
hand, taking care not to cross-thread the connec-
tion. Do not use tools.
NOTE: The regulator threads are left handed. The
regulator will seal in the cylinder valve resulting
in some resistance. An additional one-half to
three-quarters turn is required to complete the
connection. If you cannot complete the connec-
tion, disconnect and repeat the above two steps.
If you still cannot complete the connection, DO
NOT use this regulator!
5. Inspect valve connection port and regulator. Look
for any damage or debris. Remove any debris.
Inspect hose for damage. Never attempt to use
damaged or plugged equipment. See your local
propane dealer for repairs.
To disconnect:
1. Follow the steps to STOP the heater.
2. Allow to cool 5 minutes.
3. Hold regulator firmly and turn the coupling nut
clockwise to remove.
4. Place cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever the
cylinder is not in use.
NOTE: Only install on the cylinder valve outlet the
type of cap that is provided with the cylinder valve.
Other types of caps or plugs may result in leakage
of propane (LP).
Testing Valves, Hose, and Regulator
for Leaks
DO NOT smoke or use an open
DANGER
flame during leak test. If a leak is
present, the gas could ignite and result in serious
personal injury.
To avoid serious personal injury,
WARNING
always check for gas leaks any
time the propane cylinder is connected.
1. Turn the propane (LP) heater off.
2. Make sure the regulator is properly connected to
the propane (LP) cylinder.
3. Turn handwheel counterclockwise to open the
cylinder valve. WARNING! If you hear a rushing
sound, immediately turn off the cylinder valve. This
sound means there is a major leak at the con-
nection. Correct the problem before proceeding.
4. Using a clean paint brush and a 50/50 mixture of
mild soap and water, brush soapy solution over
all the connections and fittings on the product,
along the hose, and at the propane (LP) cylinder.
5. "Growing" bubbles indicate a leak. Close the cyl-
inder valve then retighten all connections.
WARNING! If a leak does not stop, do not use the
heater.
6. If you are not using the propane (LP) heater im-
mediately after the leak test, close the cylinder
valve by turning the valve clockwise.
OPERATION
Installing/Removing Power Cord
1. Insert the female end of
the power cord into the
product as shown.
2. Connect the male end
of the cord to the power
source.
3. Make sure the cord
i s s e c u r e d b e f o r e
beginning operation.
Recharge only with the charger
WARNING
specified for the battery. For spe-
cific charging instructions, read the operator's
manual supplied with your charger and battery.
Removing/Inserting the Battery
To remove the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the product.
Always remove the battery pack
WARNING
any time the product is not in use.
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body of
the product. Make sure it latches securely into place.
Starting, Stopping the Heater
To avoid serious personal injury,
WARNING
always check for gas leaks any
time the propane cylinder is connected.
Inspect the hose for damage or leaks before each
use. Ensure the propane (LP) hose is securely
tightened before each use. If the hose is dam-
aged, exposing the inner mesh, replace immedi-
ately. The replacement hose assembly shall be
that specified by the manufacturer.
The heater should be inspected before each use,
and at least annually by a qualified service person.
To start:
1. Insert the power cord or battery.
2. Open the propane (LP) valve.
3. Press the switch to ON (I). Turn the temperature
control knob to HIGH.
4. The fan will go on. Wait for an audible click from
the ignitor before continuing. The click should
happen within 2-3 seconds of the fan turning on.
5. Press and hold the ignition button. Once the heater
is ignited, continue to hold for 15 seconds.
6. Use the temperature control knob to control the
temperature.
To stop:
1. Close the propane (LP) cylinder valve securely.
Wait for the flame to extinguish.
2. Press the switch to OFF (O).
3. Wait 5 minutes for all gases to clear and heater
to cool down. Remove the regulator and propane
(LP) hose from the propane (LP) cylinder and
replace the rubber cap on the cylinder.
4. Remove the power source from the unit.
To restart:
1. Follow the steps to STOP the heater.
2. Wait 5 minutes for all gases to clear and heater
to cool down.
3. Repeat the steps to START the heater.
Temperature Control
1. To increase the temperature, turn the temperature
control knob clockwise.
2. For a lower temperature, turn the temperature
control knob counterclockwise.
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