13. Remove tank door. Wrench tighten regu-
lator and hose assembly to manifold as
shown in Figure 13. Check connections
for gas leaks (see Checking for Leaks).
Note: Make sure hose and regulator as-
sembly attached to manifold are never
bent or kinked during installation and
operation of heater.
14. Place propane/LP tank on top of base.
Attach regulator.
15. Install propane tank safety chain around
tank and into openings on legs as shown
in Figure 14.
16. Reinstall door.
Figure 13 - Attaching Regulator and
Hose Assembly
IMPORTANT: The heater must be leak tested
before any further assembly is done. Use only
a noncorrosive leak detection fluid. DO NOT
USE FLAME.
Turn control knob to the OFF position. Se-
curely connect regulator to propane/LP gas
cylinder. Open propane/LP cylinder valve.
Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to
connections at the manifold and regulator
connections. Bubbles forming show a leak.
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Figure 14 - Propane Tank and Safety
In case of any leaks, turn off propane/LP
cylinder valve, remove manifold, check and
clean connection. Reconnect manifold and
leak test again.
Upon completion of leak test, and when
there is no sign of a leak, turn off propane/LP
cylinder valve and disconnect regulator from
propane/LP gas cylinder. Remove propane/LP
gas cylinder and continue to next step.
Chain
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Safety
Chain