PREPARATION
CONNECTING THE LP CYLINDER
WARNING! Purging and filling LP cylinders must
be performed by personnel who have been
thoroughly trained in accepted LP gas industry
procedures. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in explosion, fire, severe personal
injury or death.
NOTE: All new LP cylinders must be purged
before the first filling.
1. Turn heater gas valve knob and LP cylinder valve to
OFF position.
2. LP cylinder valve equipped with old style fitting
has left handed threads. Turn fitting clockwise to
loosen. Protect this fitting when disconnected from
LP cylinder.
3. Have your LP cylinder filled by your local propane
gas supplier.
4. Some LP cylinders have a bleed-off valve. This valve
should be inspected for leaks after each filling of
the LP cylinder. Turn the valve clockwise to close.
5. Fasten full propane tank and connect proper fitting
to LP cylinder valve by turning counterclockwise.
6. With heater gas valve knob still in off position, turn
on the LP cylinder valve and check for leaks with
soap solution.
CHECKING FOR LEAKS
1. To check for leaks, make up a 50/50 solution of
dish soap and water. Apply this solution to all gas
connections. If bubbles appear, there is a leak.
NOTE: If a leak is found, turn off the gas supply,
and reconnect the leaking connection. If the
leak persists after several tries, contact Uline
Customer Service at 1-800-295-5510.
NOTE: The installation of this heater must meet
all local codes and/or gas utility requirements.
In the absence of local codes, the National
Fuel Code ANSI Z223.1 should be followed.
NOTE: The minimum clearances to any
combustible construction materials must
be maintained at all times. (See Minimum
Clearance from Combustibles on page 2)
2. Inspect the heater before each use, and at least
annually by a qualified service person.
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OPERATION CONTINUED
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
IGNITING THE HEATER
1. Connect the heater to a properly grounded, three
2. Connect heater to a proper LP cylinder.
3. Turn gas valve clockwise to off position.
4. Wait five minutes for any glass to clear. Smell for gas,
prong power source. You must use a three prong
extension cord that is at least 6 feet long is a
minimum of 14 AWG rating.
(See Figures 2 and 3)
Supply Valve
Regulator
Hose
if you do not smell gas, go to step 5.
Figure 2
Propane Tank
Figure 3
Inlet
Connector
Hose
0521 IH-6511