Connecting Regulator To Propane Gas Supply Cylinder - L.B. White Premier TS170 Owner's Manual And Instructions

CONNECTING REGULATOR TO PROPANE GAS CYLINDER
ATTENTION
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Only use the regulator supplied with the heater.
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The heater must be regulated at all times for proper
operation.
1. Ensure the cylinder valve is turned completely closed.
2. At the inlet end of the regulator is a male nut and
stem assembly called a POL. Pull the cap from the
POL but do not discard it. Insert POL stem into the
valve on the
counterclockwise into the tank valve. Tighten securely
with a wrench. See Fig. 12.
FIG. 12
STEM
THREADED HEXNUT
REGULATOR VENT
MUST POINT DOWN
P.O.L. ASSEMBLY
REGULATOR
13
cylinder. Thread the
CYLINDER VALVE
CYLINDER TOP
TURN HEXNUT ON P.OL.
COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO THREAD
INTO VALVE ON CYLINDER. SECURELY
TIGHTEN WITH A WRENCH.
3. Slowly open the cylinder valve by turning
counterclockwise. This will prevent lock-up of the
excess flow valve built within POL stem.
5. Check all connections with approved leak detector.
Do NOT use flame to check for leaks. A fire or
explosion may result.
6. When storing or transporting the heater, ensure the
POL cap is pushed back onto the POL fitting. This will
protect the fitting from nicks or other damage and
prevent the entry of moisture.
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