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OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool.
The use of attachments or accessories not recom-
mended can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Risk of fire. Never position heater at a downward
angle or towards combustible materials. This heater
must be located away from combustible surfaces
by no less than 24 inches from rear and sides of
heater and 72 inches from above and front outlet
of heater. Heater must be placed on a level surface
and the flow of combustion and ventilation air not
be obstructed.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purpose listed below:
General heating of outdoor spaces and most construction
sites with adequate ventilation
NOTICE:
This product is designed to be powered by either a
RIDGID 18V battery pack (DC mode) or by electric
power (AC mode). Either power source can be used
by installing an approved battery pack or power
cord into the product as described in this manual.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 6, page 13.
Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and the battery pack is secured before
beginning operation.
Depress the latches to remove the battery pack.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator's manu-
als for your battery pack and charger.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack or unplug power cord
from your product when you are assembling parts,
making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use.
Removing battery pack or unplugging power cord
will prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious personal injury.
INSTALLING/REMOVING POWER CORD (NOT
INCLUDED)
See Figure 7, page 13.
Insert the female end of a 16 AWG rated outdoor exten-
sion cord into the product as shown.
Connect the male end of the extension cord to the power
source.
Make sure the extension cord is secured before beginning
operation.
STARTING/STOPPING THE HEATER
See Figure 8, page 13.
WARNING:
Position the heater properly before use. Locate
heater on stable and level surface if heater is run-
ning and at least (USA) 7 ft. (2.13 m) and (CAN) 10 ft
(3 m) from and not directed toward LP (propane)
containers within 20 feet.
The heater should be inspected before each use, and at
least annually by a qualified service person.
To start:
Make sure the propane tank is properly connected, a
leak test has been performed, and the tank valve is fully
turned on.
NEVER direct the heater toward the propane tank. Posi-
tion the propane tank behind the heater with the propane
hose fully extended to its longest length.
Connect the heater to a power cord or approved battery
pack.
Press the on/off button. The LED will briefly display solid
orange and then flash green. Immediately press and hold
the gas valve button. The fan will start and the ignitor will
begin sparking.
When the LED displays a solid green, release the gas
valve button and the burner should remain lit.
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