Installation To The Propane Gas Tank; Refilling The Propane Gas Tank - THERMOHEAT FA60 Serie Manual Del Usuario E Instrucciones De Operación

IMPORTANT:
you must use a propane/lp gas supply cylinder that is compatible with the connection device
provided with the hose and regulator.
propane/lp
Supply valve
propane/lp
Tank
FIGURE 1
1. Provide propane/LP supply system. Ensure that the valve on the cylinder is fully closed by turning the knob
fully clockwise (
2. Connect hose to heater inlet. Tighten firmly using a wrench. You must use the regulator supplied with heater.
3. Connect fuel gas fitting hose/regulator assembly to propane LP tank(s) (see figure 1). Turn 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.
4. Open propane/LP supply valve on propane/LP tank(s) slowly. NOTE: If not opened slowly, excess flow
device in regulator may stop gas flow. If this happens, close propane/LP supply valve, wait one minute
(or until you hear a click) and open again slowly.
5. Check all connections for leaks. Apply a 50/50 solution of liquid dish soap and water to gas joints.
Bubbles forming show a leak that must be corrected.
6. Close propane / lp supply valve before attempting to repair connection.
WARNING
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.
ALL NEW CYLINDERS MUST BE 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.
• Have tank filled by your local Propane gas supplier.
• Fasten full Propane tank and connect POL fitting to tank valve by turning COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
• With heater gas valve knob still in the OFF position, turn ON tank valve and check for leaks
with soap solution.
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PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER

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Fuel gas
Fitting
). Ensure that the cylinder is fully upright for vapor withdrawl. (see size/capacity, page 6).
: Purging and filling of LP gas tanks must be performed by personnel who

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regulator
hose to
heater
FIGURE 2
hose to regulator
hose Fitting
Connector inlet
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!