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7. Do not block air intakes or discharge outlets of the
heater. Doing so may cause improper
combustion or damage to heater components
leading to property damage.
8. The hose assembly shall be visually inspected on
a daily basis after heater relocation and when the
heater is in use. If it is evident there is excessive
abrasion or wear, or if the hose is cut, it must be
replaced prior to the heater being put into
operation. The hose assembly shall be protected
from building materials, and contact with hot
surfaces both during use and while in storage.
The replacement hose assembly shall be that
specifi ed by the manufacturer. See parts list.
9. Check for gas leaks and proper function upon
heater installation, when relocating, and after
servicing. Refer to leak check instructions within
the installation section of this manual.
10. This heater should be inspected for proper
operation by a qualifi ed service person before
each use and at least annually.
11. Always turn off the gas supply to the heater if the
heater is not going to be used in the heating of
the work space.
12. If gas fl ow is interrupted and fl ame goes out, do
not relight the heater until you are sure that all
gas that may have accummulated has cleared
away. In any event, do not relight the heater for
at least 5 minutes.
13. Minimum propane gas cylinder size to be used:
40,000 btuh heaters: 40 lb./18 kg. A 20 lb/9kg
cylinder may be used if the ambient temperature
is above 20 degree F / -6 C and the cylinder is a
minimum of 60% full. Multiple cylinder
installations require a manifold to ensure
continuous supply of gas. The system must be
arranged to provide vapor withdrawal from the
operating cylinder.
14. When the heater is to be stored indoors, the
connection between the propane gas supply
cylinder(s) and the heater must be disconnected
and the cylinder(s) removed from the heater and
stored in accordance with the Standard for the
Storage and Handling of Liquifi ed Petroleum
Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58 or Standard CSA B149.1
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code as
appropriate.
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15. The heater must be located at least 6 ft. (1.83 m)
in the U.S.; or 10 ft. (3 m) in Canada from any
propane gas container.
16. Propane gas supply containers have left handed
threads. Use the manual hand wheel supplied
with the regulator to make a connection of the
regulator's P.O.L. fi tting into the cylinders' gas
supply valve.
17. Use pipe joint compound that is approved for
use with propane gas.
18. For either indoor or outdoor installation.
Adequate ventilation shall be provided in
accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.154,
Safety Requirements for Temporary and Portable
Space Heating Devices and Equipment, ANSI
A10.10, National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA54, Liquifi ed Petroleum Gas Code, NFPA
58 or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation
Code, CAN B149.1, as appropriate.
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