Attention-Critical Points To Remember; Operating Instructions - DeWalt DXH40FA Manual De Instrucciones

NEVER LEA NEVER LEA NEVER
Attention—Critical Points to Remember!
• Propane (LP) gas has a distinctive odor. Learn to recognize these odors.
(Reference Fuel Gas Odor and Odor Fading sections above.
• Even If you are not properly trained in the service and repair of the heater,
ALWAYS be consciously aware of the odors of propane (LP) gas and natural
gas.
• If you have not been properly trained in repair and service of propane (LP)
gas then do not attempt to light heater, perform service or repairs, or make
any adjustments to the heater on the propane (LP) gas fuel system.

Operating Instructions

PREPARING FOR OPERATION
1. Check the heater for possible shipping damage. If any is found, immediately
notify the factory.
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.
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, minimum length of 6 ft (1.83m).
START
1. THE HEATER POWER CORD MUST BE CONNECTED TO A
GROUNDED 115V, 60HZ, 1Ø POWER SOURCE BEFORE HEATER
IGNITION and always allow heater fan (blower) to run for 20 seconds to
purge fuel.
2. Open propane supply valve on propane tank 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. Wait 15
seconds before Step 3.
LEAVE THE HEA VE THE VE THE HEA HEATER UNA TER TER UNA UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING! TTENDED WHILE BURNING! TTENDED WHILE BURNING!
3. Slowly depress the gas valve control knob. You wil hear the Piezo ignitor click.
Repeat until burner lights.
4. After the burner lights, keep the gas valve button depressed for 30 seconds
then release and the heater will continue to operate.
WARNING: Be sure motor and fan are running before pushing in automatic
control valve button. Flames could flash outside heater or internal damage to
heater may result if motor and fan are not running.
STOP
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.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
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 73786.
3. Turn off the gas at the LP-gas supply cylinder(s) when the heater is not in use.
4. 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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