INSTALLATION TO THE PROPANE GAS TANK
IMPORTANT: You must use a propane gas
supply cylinder that is compatible with the
connection device provided with the hose and
regulator.
FIG. 1
1. Provide propane supply system. Ensure
that the valve on the cylinder is fully closed
by turning the knob fully clockwise (
Ensure that the cylinder is fully upright for
vapor withdrawl. (see size/capacity, page 7).
2. Connect hose to heater inlet. (See Fig-
ure 1). Tighten firmly using a wrench. You
must use the regulator supplied with heater.
3. Connect fuel gas fitting hose/regulator as-
sembly to propane tank(s). (See figure 2) Turn
POL Fuel fitting counterclockwise into threads
on tank. Tighten firmly using a wrench. Some
models have a hand wheel that can be used to
tighten the fitting. This hand wheel can be slid
off of the nut so that a wrench can also be used
to tighten the fitting. IMPORTANT: Position
regulator so that hose leaving the regulator is
in a horizontal position as shown in figure 2.
4. Open propane supply valve on pro-
pane tank(s) slowly. NOTE: If not opened
REFILLING THE PROPANE GAS TANK
ALL
NEW
CYLINDERS
PURGED BEFORE THE FIRST FILLING.
• Turn heater gas valve knob and gas tank
valve to OFF position.
• Propane tank valve equipped with the old
style fitting has LEFT HANDED THREADS.
Turn POL fitting CLOCKWISE to loosen.
Protect POL fitting when disconnected from
tank.
FIG. 2
Propane/LP
Supply Valve
Propane/LP
Tank
slowly, excess flow device in regulator may
stop gas flow. If this happens, close pro-
).
pane supply valve, wait one minute (or un-
til you hear a click) and open again slowly.
5. Check all connections for leaks. Ap-
ply a 50/50 solution of liquid dish soap
and water to gas joints. Bubbles form-
ing show a leak that must be corrected.
6.
fore
of LP gas tanks must be performed by
personnel who has been thoroughly
trained in accepted LP gas industry
procedures. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in explosion, fire,
severe personal injury, or death.
MUST
BE
• Have tank filled by your local Propane gas
• Fasten full Propane tank and connect
• With heater gas valve knob still in the
Close
propane
attempting
to
WARNING:
Purging and filling
supplier.
POL fitting to tank valve by turning
COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
OFF position, turn ON tank valve and
check
for
leaks
Regulator
Hose to Heater
POL Fuel Gas
Fitting
supply
valve
be-
repair
connection.
with
soap
solution.
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