Operation; Refilling The Propane Gas Tank - ProFitter LPFA40PF Operating Instructions & Parts Manual

ProFitter Operating Instructions & Parts Manual
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Models LPFA40PF, RMC-FA60PF, RMC-FA125PF, and RMC-FA150PF
Heating Devices and Equipment ANSI
A10.10, ANSI 223.1 / NFPA 54, Liquified
Petroleum Gas Code, NFPA 58 or the
National Gas and Propane
Installation Code, CAN B149.1 as
appropriate.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
• Children should be carefully
supervised, when they are in the area.
• Always maintain proper clearance
from combustible materials. Minimum
clearance from combustibles:
Side - 24" (61cm); Top - 48" (121.9cm);
Front - 72" (1.8M). Floor - combustible.
Not for use on finished floors.
• Heater must be placed on level and
stable surface.
• Never place anything including clothes
or other flammable items on the heater.
• The appliance area shall be kept clear
and free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable
vapours and liquids.
• Do not modify or operate a heater
which has been modified.
• Adequate clearance for accessibility
and for combustion & ventilation air
supply must be maintained at all
times when the heater is operating.
• Service and repair should be done by
a qualified service person. The heater
should be inspected before each use and
at least annually by a qualified person.
More frequent cleaning may be required
as necessary. Do not service while hot or
operating.
• Never connect heater to an
unregulated gas supply.
• The heater is shipped from the
factory for LP(Propane) gas. This heater
is for use with propane gas only, do
not convert heater to any other gas.
Installation must conform to local
codes or, in the absence of local codes,
with the standard for the Storage and
Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases
ANSI/NFPA 58 and the Natural Gas and
Propane Installation Code CSA B149.1
• The minimum and maximum inlet
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pressures to the regulator from the
gas tank are 5 psi and bottle pressure,
respectively. Use only the regulator &
hose assembly provided with the heater.
Inspect the regulator/hose assembly
prior to each use of the heater. If there
is excessive abrasion or wear, or hose
is cut, replace with regulator/hose
assembly listed on the parts list prior to
using this heater.
• Gas supply connections should be
checked using a 50/50 solution of liquid
dish soap and never use a flame to check
for gas leaks.
• The electrical connection & grounding
must comply with National Electrical
Code. ANSI/NFPA 70 or in Canada CSA
C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1.
Use only a properly grounded three (3)
prong receptacle.
• Do not restrict inlet or outlet by any
means. The flow of combustion and
ventilation air is not to be obstructed.
• This heater should not be directed
toward any propane-gas container
within 20 ft (6M). The heater must be
located at least 6 ft. (1.83 m) in the U.S.;
or (ii) 10 ft. (3 m) in Canada, from any
propane gas container.
• The propane cylinder supply system
must be arranged to provide for vapour
withdrawal from the operating cylinder.
• This heater is not to be used with
external thermostats, timers or other
devices that control or alter electrical
supply to the heater.
• Installation of this Appliance at
altitudes above 2000 ft. (610 m) shall be
in accordance with local codes, or
in the absence of local codes the,
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 /
NFPA 54, or National Standard of
Canada, Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
Motor and fan must be
WARNING
running before lighting,
during operation and at shutdown, in order
to prevent a flame­out condition which could
result in personal injury or property damage.
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LPFA40PF, RMC-FA60PF, RMC-FA125PF, RMC-FA150PF
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

Operation

REFILLING THE PROPANE GAS TANK

ALL NEW CYLINDERS MUST BE PURGED
BEFORE THE FIRST FILLING.
WARNING
performed by personnel who have been
thoroughly trained in accepted LP gas
industry procedures. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in ex plosion, fire,
severe personal injury
or death.
- Turn heater gas valve knob and gas
tank valve to "OFF" (
- Propane tank valve equipped with
old style fitting has LEFT-HANDED
THREADS. Turn fitting CLOCKWISE
to loosen. Protect this fitting when
disconnected from tank.
- Have tank filled by your local Propane
gas supplier.
- Some Propane tanks have a bleed-off
valve. This valve should be inspected
for leaks after each filling of the tank.
Turn the valve CLOCKWISE
close.
- Fasten full Propane tank and connect
proper fitting to tank valve by turning
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
- With heater gas valve knob still in
"OFF" ( ) position, turn ON tank
valve and check for leaks with soap
solution.
CAUTION
handled. Careless handling of the
Propane gas tank could result in a fire
and/or an explosion. Therefore:
- Always keep tank/cylinder securely
fastened and in an upright position.
- Avoid tipping the tank on its side when
connected to a regulator, since this may
cause damage to the diaphragm in the
regulator.
- Handle valves with care.
- Never connect an unregulated pro pane
tank to a construction heater.
- Do not subject propane tank to
excessive heat.
- Tightly close the gas shutoff valve on
the propane tank after each use.
- All fittings must be protected when
disconnected from the LP tank.
- Never store a propane gas tank inside a
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