IGNITING THE HEATER CONTINUED
5. Push in and turn gas control knob counterclockwise
to 1 position. This will light the burner. If needed,
keep pressing control knob until the burner lights
and keep pressing and turning from "O" (OFF) to 1.
(See Figure 4)
6. Keep the valve knob depressed for at least 30
seconds after lighting the burner. After 30 seconds,
release the valve knob.
7.
If the burner does not stay lit, repeat the lighting
procedures.
8. When burner stays lit, turn gas valve knob
counterclockwise to desired setting.
SHUTDOWN THE HEATER
1. Turn gas valve knob clockwise to "O" position.
(See Figure 4)
2. Turn gas supply OFF by turning the LP cylinder valve
clockwise to close.
3. Disconnect the power cord.
Always disconnect the heater from the LP cylinder before
putting the heater into storage. If for any reason the heater
is to be stored indoors, the tank must be disconnected
from the LP cylinder and the cylinder stored outdoors in a
well-ventilated area, out of the reach of children, and in
accordance with the Standard for Storage and Handling
of Petroleum Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58 – latest edition and
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
The plastic valve plug or valve cover supplied with the
cylinder must be reinstalled on the valve to protect the
fitting from damage.
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OPERATION CONTINUED
Figure 4
Ignition
OFF
STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE
TEST FIRING THE HEATER
1. Test fire your heater following the lighting instructions
applicable to the gas control system employed.
2. Leak test all gas connections with 50/50 soap
and water solution prior to start-up. Soap bubbles
indicate a gas leak. DO NOT use a match or flame
to test for gas leaks.
NOTE: Heater surface temperature must be
cold before initiating service, cleaning or
storage.
VENTILATION
DANGER! Carbon monoxide poisoning may
lead to death.
• Risk of indoor air pollution and carbon monoxide
poisoning. Use heater only in well ventilated areas.
• Refer to Safety Warnings on pages 1-3 for
information about carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Always provide a fresh air opening in the heated
space of at least three square feet for each 100,000
BTU/HR of heater output. Provide a larger opening if
more heaters are being used.
MINIMUM VENTILATION OPENING NEEDED
H-6511
1.8 ft.
2
DANGER! Not for use in residential living areas
or in enclosed spaces that are not adequately
ventilated.
DANGER! Never store an LP cylinder inside of a
building or near any other gas or oil burning
appliances.
NOTE: Installation and repair of this heater
should be done by a qualified service person.
Always be sure to follow proper maintenance procedures.
This should include cleaning the inside of the heater once
a month and checking the spark gap at least once a
heating season. Re-gap the terminals to 0.160".
H-6512
4.5 ft.
2
0521 IH-6511