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BLUE FLAME
VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
6000 Btu/Hr
Manually-
Controlled Models
VP600BA
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
ing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Donottouchanyelectricalswitch;donotuse
any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
• Ifyou cannot reach yourgas supplier, call the
fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas
supplier.
WARNING: This is an unvented
gas-firedheater.Itusesair(oxy-
gen)fromtheroominwhichitis
installed. Provisions for ad-
equatecombustionandventila-
tionairmustbeprovided.Refer
to AirForCombustionandVen-
tilation onpage4ofthismanual.
WARNING: Improper installa-
tion,adjustment,alteration,ser-
vice,ormaintenancecancause
injury or property damage. Re-
fer to this manual for correct
installation and operational
procedures. For assistance or
additional information consult
a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
®
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located, manufactured (mobile)
home, where not prohibited by local codes.
Thisapplianceis onlyfor usewiththe typeofgas indicatedon theratingplate. Thisapplianceisnot
convertible for use with other gases.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

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SAFETY
INFORMATION
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs
ofcarbonmonoxidepoisoningresemblethe
flu, with headaches, dizziness, and/or nau-
sea. If you have these signs, the heater may
not be working properly. Get fresh air at
once! Have heater serviced. Some people
are more affected by carbon monoxide than
others. These include pregnant women,
peoplewithheartorlungdiseaseor anemia,
those under the influence of alcohol, and
those at high altitudes.
Propane/LPGas: Propane/LPgas isodor-
less. An odor-making agent is added to
propane/LPgas.The odor helps you detect
a propane/LP gas leak. However, the odor
added to propane/LP gas can fade. Pro-
pane/LP gas may be present even though
no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all
warnings.Keepthismanualforreference.It
isyourguidetosafeandproperoperationof
this heater.
WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, oper-
ate, or service this heater. Im-
proper use of this heater can
causeseriousinjuryordeathfrom
burns, fire, explosion, and car-
bon monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
1. This appliance is only for use with the
typeofgas indicated on the rating plate.
Thisappliance is not convertible for use
with other gases.
2. Do not placepropane/LPsupply tank(s)
inside any structure. Locate propane/
LP supply tank(s) outdoors.
3. If you smell gas
• shut off gas supply
• do not try to light any appliance
• do not touch any electrical switch; do
not use any phone in your building
• immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions
• ifyoucannotreach your gas supplier,
call the fire department
4. This heater needs fresh, outside air ven-
tilation to run properly.This heater has
an oxygen depletion sensing (ODS)
safety shutoff system. The ODS shuts
down the heater if not enough fresh air
is available. See Air for Combustion
and Ventilation, pages 4 through 6.
5. Keep all air openings in the front and
bottom of heater clear and free of de-
bris. This will insure enough air for
proper combustion.
6. If heater shuts off, do not relight until
you provide fresh, outside air. If heater
keeps shutting off, have it serviced.
7. Do not run heater
• where flammable liquids or vapors
are used or stored
• under dusty conditions
8. Before using furniture polish, wax, car-
pet cleaner, or similar products, turn
heater off. If heated, the vapors from
theseproducts may create a white pow-
der reside within burner box or on ad-
jacent walls or furniture.
9. Do not use heater if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a quali-
fied service technician to inspect the
room heater and to replace any part of
the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
10. Turn off heater and let cool before ser-
vicing. Only a qualified service person
should service and repair heater.
11. Operating heater above elevations of
4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
12. To prevent performance problems, do
not use propane/LP fuel tank of less
than 100 lbs. capacity.
WARNING: Any change to
this heater or its controls can be
dangerous.
Do not place clothing or other
flammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects on the heater.
Surface of heater becomes very
hot when running heater. Keep
children and adults away from
hot surface to avoid burns or
clothing ignition. Heater will re-
main hot for a time after shut-
down. Allow surface to cool be-
fore touching.
Carefully supervise young chil-
dren when they are in the same
room with heater.
Make sure grill guard is in place
before running heater.
Keeptheapplianceareaclearand
free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
oftrafficandawayfromfurniture
and draperies.
WARNING: Do not use any
accessory not approved for use
with this heater.

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PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT
FEATURES
SAFETY PILOT
This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen
Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff
system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature
for vent-free room heaters. The ODS/pilot
shuts off the heater if there is not enough
fresh air.
PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM
This heater has a piezo ignitor. This system
requires no matches, batteries, or other
sources to light heater.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use heater with care. Follow all
localcodes.Intheabsenceoflocalcodes,use
the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas
CodeANSZ223.1,alsoknownasNFPA54*.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
UNPACKING
1. Remove heater from carton.
2. Remove all protective packaging ap-
plied to heater for shipment.
3. Check heater for any shipping damage.
If heater is damaged, promptly inform
dealer where you bought heater.
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Propane/LP Gas Heater
Heater
Cabinet
Grill Guard
Burners
Front
Panel
Control Knob
Piezo Ignitor Button

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Confined and Unconfined Space
The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1
defines a confined space as a space whose
volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000
Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggre-
gate input rating of all appliances installed
in that space and an unconfined space as a
space whose volume is not less than 50
cubicfeetper1,000Btuperhour(4.8m3per
kw) of the aggregate input rating of all
appliances installed in that space. Rooms
communicating directly with the space in
whichtheappliancesareinstalled*,through
openings not furnished with doors, are con-
sidered a part of the unconfined space.
This heater shall not be installed in a con-
fined space or unusually tight construction
unlessprovisions are provided for adequate
combustion and ventilation air.
*Adjoiningroomsarecommunicatingonly
iftherearedoorlesspassagewaysorventila-
tion grills between them.
AIR FOR
COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
Today’s homes are built more energy effi-
cient than ever. New materials, increased
insulation, and new construction methods
help reduce heat loss in homes. Home own-
ers weather strip and caulk around windows
anddoorstokeepthecoldairoutandthewarm
air in. During heating months, home owners
want their homes as airtight as possible.
While it is good to make your home energy
efficient,yourhome needsto breathe.Fresh
air must enter your home. All fuel-burning
appliances need fresh air for proper com-
bustion and ventilation.
Exhaustfans,fireplaces,clothesdryers,and
fuel burning appliances draw air from the
house to operate. You must provide ad-
equate fresh air for these appliances. This
will insure proper venting of vented fuel-
burning appliances.
PROVIDING ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
The following are excerpts from National
Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Sec-
tion5.3,AirforCombustionandVentilation.
Allspacesinhomesfallintooneofthethree
following ventilation classifications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconfined Space
3. Confined Space
The information on pages 4 through 6 will
help you classify your space and provide
adequate ventilation.
Unusually Tight Construction
The air that leaks around doors and win-
dows may provide enough fresh air for
combustion and ventilation. However, in
buildings of unusually tight construction,
you must provide additional fresh air.
Unusually tight construction is de-
fined as construction where:
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the
outside atmosphere have a con-
tinuous water vapor retarder with
a rating of one perm (6 x 10-11 kg
per pa-sec-m2) or less with open-
ings gasketed or sealed and
b. weather stripping has been
added on openable windows and
doors and
c. caulking or sealants are applied
to areas such as joints around
window and door frames, be-
tween sole plates and floors,be-
tween wall-ceiling joints, be-
tween wall panels, at penetra-
tionsforplumbing,electrical,and
gas lines, and at other openings.
If your home meets all of the three
criteria above, you must provide ad-
ditional fresh air. See Ventilation Air
From Outdoors , page 6 .
If your home does not meet all of the
threecriteriaabove, proceed to Deter-
mining Fresh-Air Flow for Heater
Location, page 5.
WARNING: This heater shall
notbeinstalledinaconfinedspace
or unusually tight construction
unless provisions are provided
foradequatecombustionandven-
tilation air. Read the following in-
structions to insure proper fresh
air for this and other fuel-burning
appliances in your home.

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WARNING:Iftheareainwhichtheheatermaybeoperatedissmallerthanthatdefinedasanunconfinedspace
or if the building is of unusually tight construction, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of
the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANS Z223.1, Section 5.3, or applicable local codes.
AIR FOR
COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
Continued
Continued
DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION
Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space
Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space.
Space:Includestheroominwhichyouwillinstallheaterplusanyadjoiningroomswithdoorlesspassagewaysorventilationgrillsbetween
the rooms.
1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height).
Length x Width x Height = _________________cu. ft. (volume of space)
Example: Space size 18 ft. (length) x 16 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 2304 cu. ft. (volume of space)
If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings, add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of
the space.
2. Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.
_____________ (volume of space) ÷50 cu. ft. = (Maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example: 2304 cu. ft. (volume of space) ÷50 cu. ft. = 46.1 or 46,100 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space.
Vent-free heater ____________ Btu/Hr
Gas water heater* ____________ Btu/Hr
Gas furnace ____________ Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater ____________ Btu/Hr
Gas fireplace logs ____________ Btu/Hr
Other gas appliances* +____________ Btu/Hr
Total =____________ Btu/Hr
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Direct-vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors.
4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used.
__________ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)
__________ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
Example: 46,100 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)
46,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
ThespaceintheaboveexampleisaconfinedspacebecausetheactualBtu/HrusedismorethanthemaximumBtu/Hrthespacecansupport.
You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows:
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the extra space provides an unconfined space, remove door to adjoin-
ing room or add ventilation grills between rooms. See Ventilation Air From Inside Building (page 6).
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors (page 6).
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr heater, if lower Btu/Hr size makes room unconfined.
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an unconfined space. You will need no
additional fresh air ventilation.
Example:
Gas water heater 40,000 Btu/Hr
Vent-free heater +6,000 Btu/Hr
Total = 46,000 Btu/Hr

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Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option 3
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
12"
12"
Ventilation
Grills
into Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building
AIR FOR
COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
Continued
VENTILATION AIR
Ventilation Air From Inside
Building
Thisfreshairwouldcomefromanadjoining
unconfined space. When ventilating to an
adjoining unconfined space, you must pro-
vide two permanent openings: one within
12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the
floor on the wall connecting the two spaces
(seeoptions1and2,Figure2).Youcanalso
remove door into adjoining room (see op-
tion 3, Figure 2). Follow the National Fuel
Gas Code NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Section
5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for
required size of ventilation grills or ducts.
WARNING: Rework work-
sheet, adding the space of the
adjoiningunconfinedspace.The
combined spaces must have
enough fresh air to supply all
appliances in both spaces.
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
Outlet
Air Ventilated
Attic
Outlet
Air
Inlet
Air
Inlet Air Ventilated
Crawl Space
To
Crawl
Space
To Attic
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation
grills or ducts. You must provide two per-
manent openings: one within 12" of the
ceiling and one within 12" of the floor.
Connecttheseitemsdirectlytotheoutdoors
orspacesopentotheoutdoors.Thesespaces
include attics and crawl spaces. Follow the
National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANS
Z223.1,Section5.3,AirforCombustionand
Ventilation for required size of ventilation
grills or ducts.
IMPORTANT: Do not provideopenings for
inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a
thermostat-controlledpowervent.Heatedair
enteringtheatticwillactivatethepowervent.

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2. Mark two mounting screw locations on
wall (see Figure 5).
INSTALLING HEATER TO
WALL
Marking Screw Locations
1. Determine where youwilllocate heater.
WARNING:Maintainminimum
clearances shown in Figure 5. If
you can, provide greater clear-
ancesfromfloorandjoiningwall.
FLOOR
JOINING WALL
20 1/4"
Minimum To
Maintain 3"
Clearance
From Floor
8 7/8"
Minimum To
Maintain 6"
Clearance
From Wall
7 3/4"
Mounting
Screw
Locations
Figure 5 - Mounting Screw Locations
INSTALLATION
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must install heater.
Follow all local codes.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Useonlypropane/LPgas.Ifyourgassupply
isnotpropane/LP,donotinstallheater.Call
dealer where you bought heater for proper
type heater.
INSTALLATION ITEMS
Beforeinstallingheater,makesureyouhave
the items listed below.
• external regulator (supplied by installer,)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• ground joint union
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
* A CSA/AGA design-certified equipment
shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an ac-
ceptable alternative to test gauge connec-
tion. The optional CSA/AGA design-certi-
fied equipment shutoff valve can be pur-
chased from your dealer. See Accessory,
page 18.
LOCATING HEATER
This heater is designed to be mounted on a
wall.
WARNING:Maintainthemini-
mumclearancesshowninFigure
4.Ifyoucan,providegreaterclear-
ances from floor, ceiling, and
joining wall.
Forconvenienceandefficiency,installheater
• where there is easy access for operation,
inspection, and service
• in coldest part of room
Figure 4-MountingClearancesAsViewed
From Front of Heater
36"
3"
FLOOR
CEILING
Minimum
Minimum T
Of Carpetin
Combustib
6"
Minimum
From
Sides Of
Heater
Right
Side
Left
Side
WARNING: Never install the
heater
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing, or other flammable
objectsarelessthan36inches
from the front, top, or sides of
the heater
• as a fireplace insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: If you install the
heater in a home garage
• heater pilot and burner must
be at least 18 inches above
floor
• locate heater where moving
vehicle will not hit it
CAUTION: This heater cre-
ates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall sur-
faces next to heater. Installing
heater next to vinyl or cloth wall
coverings or operating heater
where impurities (such as to-
bacco smoke, aromatic candles,
cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene
lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may
discolor walls.
IMPORTANT: Vent-freeheatersaddmois-
ture to the air. Although this is beneficial,
installing heater in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form
from too much moisture. See Air for Com-
bustion and Ventilation, pages 4 through 6.
Minimum To
Top Surface
Of Carpeting,
Tile Or Other
Combustible
Material
NOTICE: This heater is intended
foruseassupplementalheat.Use
this heater along with your pri-
mary heating system. Do not in-
stall this heater as your primary
heatsource.If you havea central
heating system, you may run
system’scirculatingblowerwhile
usingheater.Thiswillhelpcircu-
late the heat throughout the
house. In the event of a power
outage, you can use this heater
as your primary heat source.
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Installing Two Mounting Screws
Note: Wall anchors and mounting screws
areinhardwarepackage.Thehardwarepack-
age is provided with heater.
Attaching To Wall Stud Method
For attaching mounting screw to wall stud
1. Drill holeatmarked locationusing 9/64"
drill bit.
2. Insert mounting screw into wall stud.
3. Tighten screw until 1/16" space (thick-
ness of penny) is between screwhead
and wall.
Attaching To Wall Anchor Method
Follow instructions below to attach mount-
ing screws to hollow walls (wall areas be-
tween studs) or solid walls (concrete or
masonry).
1. Drill holes at marked locations using
5/16"drill bit. For solid walls (concrete
or masonry), drill at least 1 1/4" deep.
2. Fold wall anchor (see Figure 6).
3. Insert wall anchor (wings first) into
hole. Tap anchor flush to wall.
4. For thin walls (1/2" or less), insert red
key into wall anchor. Push red key to
“pop”open anchorwings(see Figure7).
IMPORTANT: Do not hammer key!
Forthick walls (over 1/2" thick) orsolid
walls, do not pop open wings.
5. Tighten two screws until 1/16" space
(thickness of penny) is between
screwheads and wall (see Figure 8).
Figure 8 - Tightening Anchors
Thin Walls (1/4" to 1/2" thick)
Figure 6 - Folding Anchor
Figure 7 - Popping Open Anchor Wings
For Thin Walls
1/16"
Space
Thin or
Thick Wall
(thick wall
shown)
Solid
Wall
Placing Heater On Mounting
Screws
1. Locate two keyhole slots on back panel
of heater (see Figure 9).
2. Place large openings of slots over
screwheads. Slide heater down until
screws are in small portion of slots.
Figure 10 - Removing Front Panel Of
Heater
Installing Bottom Mounting
Screw
1. Locate bottom mounting hole. This
hole is near bottom on back panel of
heater (see Figure 11).
2. Mark screw location on wall.
3. Remove heater from wall.
4. If installing bottom mounting screw
into hollow or solid wall, install wall
anchor. Follow steps 1 through 5 un-
der Attaching To Wall Anchor Method.
If installing bottom mounting screw
into wall stud, drill hole at marked lo-
cation using 9/64" drill bit.
5. Replace heater on wall.
6. Insert bottom anchor screw through
backpanel into bottom anchor ordrilled
hole (see Figure 11).
7. Tighten screw until heater is firmly se-
cured to wall. Do not over tighten.
Note: Do not replace front panel at this
time. Replace front panel after making
gas connections and checking for leaks
(see page 9 and 10).
Keyhole Slots
Figure 9 - Location Of Keyhole Slots On
Back Panel Of Heater
Removing Front Panel Of Heater
1. Remove two screws near bottom cor-
ners of front panel.
2. Liftstraightupongrillguarduntilitstops.
Grill guard will slide up about 1/4".
3. Pull bottom offrontpanelforward, then
down.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 11 - Installing Bottom Mounting
Screw

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CONNECTING TO GAS
SUPPLY
WARNING: Aqualifiedservice
personmustconnectheatertogas
supply. Follow all local codes.
The installer must supply an external regu-
lator. The external regulator will reduce
incoming gas pressure. You must reduce
incoming gas pressure between 11 and 14
inchesofwater.Ifyoudonotreduceincom-
ing gas pressure, heater regulator damage
could occur. Install external regulator with
the vent pointing down as shown in Figure
12. Pointing the vent down protects it from
freezing rain or sleet.
CAUTION:Neverconnectheater
directly to the propane/LP supply.
This heater requires an external
regulator (not supplied). Install the
external regulator between the
heater and propane/LP supply.
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Figure 12 - External Regulator With Vent
Pointing Down
CAUTION: Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. Inter-
nally-tinned copper tubing may
be used in certain areas. Check
your local codes. Use pipe 3/8"
diameter or greater to allow
proper gas volume to heater. If
pipe is too small, undue loss of
pressure will occur.
Figure 13 - Gas Connection
* ACSA/AGAdesign-certifiedequipmentshutoffvalvewith1/8"NPTtapisanacceptable
alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA/AGA design-certified
equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessory, page 18.
External
Regulator
Installsedimenttrapinsupplylineasshown
in Figure 13. Locate sediment trap where it
is within reach for cleaning. Locate sedi-
menttrapwhere trapped matter is not likely
to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture
and contaminants. This keeps them from
going into heater controls. If sediment trap
is not installed or is installed wrong, heater
may not run properly.
IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator
with wrench when connecting it to gas pip-
ing and/or fittings.
Installationmustincludeaequipmentshutoff
valve, ground joint union, and plugged
1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach
for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be
upstream from heater (see Figure 13). An
appliancemaingasvalve(equipmentshutoff
valve) shall be provided in an accessible
location for turning on or shutting off the
gas to the appliance.
IMPORTANT: Installanequipmentshutoff
valve in an accessible location. The equip-
ment shutoff valve is for turning on or
shutting off the gas to the appliance.
CAUTION:Usepipejointseal-
ant that is resistant to liquid pe-
troleum (LP) gas.
Vent
Pointing
Down
INSTALLATION
Continued
Continued
WARNING:Thisappliancere-
quires a 3/8" NPT (National Pipe
Thread) inlet connection to the
pressure regulator.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads. This will prevent excess sealant
fromgoing into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe
could result in clogged heater valves.
Tee Joint
Reducer
Bushing to
1/8" NPT
1/8" NPT
Plug Tap
Test
Gauge
Connection*
Heater
Cabinet
Pressure
Regulator
Tee
Joint
Pipe
Nipple
Cap
Ground Joint Union
3/8" NPT
Pipe Nipple
Sediment
Trap
3" Minimum
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve *
From External
Regulator
(11" W.C. to 14"
W.C. Pressure)

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CHECKING GAS
CONNECTIONS
Pressure Testing Gas Supply
Piping System
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
(3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance
maingasvalve(controlvalve)andequip-
ment shutoff valve from gas supply pip-
ingsystem.Pressuresinexcessof1/2psig
will damage heater regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where
equipmentshutoffvalve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by ei-
ther using compressed air or opening
propane/LP supply tank valve.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping
system. Apply mixture of liquid soap
and water to gas joints. Bubbles form-
ing show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect heater and equipment
shutoff valve to gas supply. Check re-
connected fittings for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoffvalve (see Fig-
ure 14).
WARNING: Test all gas pip-
ing and connections for leaks
after installation or servicing.
Correct all leaks at once.
WARNING:Neveruseanopen
flame to check for a leak. Apply a
mixture of liquid soap and water
toalljoints.Bubblesformingshow
a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
CAUTION: Make sure exter-
nal regulator has been installed
between propane/LP supply and
heater.Seeguidelinesunder Con-
necting to Gas Supply , page 9.
2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei-
ther using compressed air or opening
propane/LP supply tank valve.
3. Check all joints from propane/LP sup-
plytank to equipment shutoffvalve (see
Figure 15). Apply mixture of liquid
soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
Pressure Testing Heater Gas
Connections
1. Open equipment shutoffvalve (see Fig-
ure 14).
2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve.
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in
the OFF position.
4. Check all jointsfromequipment shutoff
valve to control valve (see Figure 15).
Apply mixture of liquid soap and wa-
ter to gas joints. Bubbles forming show
a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light heater (see Operating Heater,
pages 10 and 11). Check the rest of the
internal joints for leaks.
7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 11).
8. Replace front panel.
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POSI
T
P
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Figure 14 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Open
Closed
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
Propane/LP
Supply
Tank
Control Valve Location
Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints
OPERATING
HEATER
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE
LIGHTING
A. This appliance has a pilot which
must be lighted by hand. When
lighting the pilot, follow these in-
structions exactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all
around the appliance area for gas.
Be sure to smell next to the floor
becausesome gas is heavierthan air
and will settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL
GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric switch;
do not use any phone in your
building.
• Immediatelycall yourgassupplier
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow
the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas sup-
plier, call the fire department.
C. Use only your hand to push in or
turnthe gascontrolknob. Neveruse
tools. If the knob will not push in or
turn by hand, don’t try to repair it,
call a qualified service technician or
gas supplier. Force or attempted re-
pairmay resultin a fireor explosion.
D. Donot use this appliance if any part
has been under water. Immediately
call a qualified service technician to
inspect the appliance and to replace
any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been un-
der water.
WARNING: If you do not fol-
low these instructions exactly, a
fireorexplosionmayresultcaus-
ing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve