Lighting/Operating Instructions; Maintenance - DeWalt DXH60FAVHC Manual De Instrucciones

Lighting/Operating Instructions

Preparation for Operation
1. Check the heater for possible shipping damage. If any is found, immediately notify
the factory. (800-251-0001)
2. Follow all of the "Precautions".
3. Connect the POL fitting of hose and regulator assembly to the propane cylinder
by rotating the POL nut counterclockwise into the propane cylinder's valve outlet
and securely tighten with a wrench.
4. Connect the hose to the heater by rotating the hose fitting clockwise.
5. Securely tighten all gas connections with a wrench.
6. Open the cylinder's gas valve and check all gas connections with a soap and
water solution. DO NOT USE A FLAME.
7. Connect power cord to well-grounded 115V, 60 Hz, 1Ø source of power.
8. When using an extension cord, make certain that it is a 3-wire (grounded) cord of
proper wire size.
Starting Heater
1. Before heater ignition, always allow heater fan (blower) to run for 20 seconds to
purge fuel.
2. Slowly open the main valve at propane cylinder.
3. Rotate the valve control Knob to the LOW/IGN position then depress the knob to
release the fuel.
4. After the heater lights, keep the valve control knob depressed for 15 seconds then
release and the heater will continue to operate.
5. Adjust burn rate by setting control knob to desired level.
NOTICE: Igniter continues to fire as long as power cord is plugged in.
Stopping Heater
1. Securely close valve on the propane cylinder.
2. Continue to operate heater until all fuel in the hose has burned.
3. Unplug the power cord.
CAUTION: Always shut off fuel supply before disconnecting electrical power.
RESTART AFTER SAFETY SHUTDOWN
1. Securely close valve at propane cylinder. Unplug power cord.
2. Wait 5 minutes.
3. Restart following "START" procedure.
Heater Elevation Adjustment
This heater is equipped with an elevation adjustment panel located at the exhaust
end of the control box.
1. Do not adjust the heater combustion tube elevation while heater is running or
hot. Adjustments to elevation should only be made after the heater has cooled to
touch.
2. To adjust the heater combustion tube elevation, turn the adjustment screw knob
counterclockwise and lift the combustion tube to desired position.
3. Turn the adjustment screw knob clockwise to fasten the heater angle in place.

Maintenance

1. The heater should be inspected before each use, and at least annually by a
qualified person.
2. Before each use, check the soft "O" ring seat at the bullnose of the POL fitting.
If the "O" ring is cut, scuffed, or otherwise damaged, replace it with part number
F273786.
3. Turn off the gas at the LP-gas supply cylinder(s) when the heater is not in use.
4. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
5. When the heater is to be stored indoors, the connection between the LP-gas
supply cylinder(s) and the heater must be disconnected and the cylinder(s)
removed from the heater and stored out of doors and in accordance with Chapter
5 of the standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases ANSI/
NFPA 58 and CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
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