WARNING: do not move
heater when lit. Allow heater to
cool before moving.
1. Locate pop-out wheel decal on base of
heater (see Figure 15).
Wheel
Figure 15 - Pop-out Wheels
WARNING: If you smell gas:
• Shut off gas to the appliance.
• Extinguish any open flames.
• If odor continues, immediately
call your gas supplier.
See safety warnings and pre-
cautions starting on the front
page of this manual for more
information.
PREPARING FOR OPERATION
1. Check heater for possible shipping damage.
If any is found, immediately notify dealer.
2. Follow all safety information starting on
page 2.
3. Check and assure control knob is in the
OFF position.
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LOcaTing HEaTEr
2. Standing on decal side of heater, care-
3. Swing wheels out from under base to
4. Replace wheels underneath base after
Pop-out
Wheel
Decal
OPEraTiOn
4. Place propane/LP gas cylinder inside
5. Turn cylinder valve on. Apply a noncor-
6. In case of any leaks, turn off propane/LP
IMPORTANT: On new installations or routine
gas cylinder changes. The system must be
purged of air before use. Turn control knob
to the pilot setting. Press and hold for 30-40
seconds before attempting to light pilot.
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fully lean heater away from you to access
wheels underneath base.
relocate heater.
placing heater in desired location.
Figure 16 - Locating Heater
cylinder base. Securely connect regulator
to propane/LP gas cylinder.
rosive leak detection fluid to connection
at regulator and cylinder. Bubbles forming
show a leak.
cylinder valve, undo leaking connection.
Check and clean connection. Reconnect
regulator and leak test again.
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