Operation
A. How do I safely connect a (new) gas bottle?
Uncouple the old gas bottle
1. Switch off the device with the control knob and close the gas tap on top of the gas
bottle by hand. Even with an empty gas bottle. (Note: turn closed = turn clockwise)
2. Let the device cool down for at least 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, check that there are
no glowing parts anywhere.
3. Disconnect the pressure regulator from the old gas bottle by hand, (preferably) do not
use any tools. (Note: unscrew = turn clockwise)
Couple a new gas bottle
1. Keep all possible ignition sources away. Think e.g. open flames, sparks, cigarettes, hot
surfaces, electrical equipment, etc.
2. Take measures to prevent the creation of electrostatic charges.
3. Avoid sparks from iron on iron.
4. Check whether the black sealing rubber is present in the union nut of the pressure
regulator and is in good condition.
5. Connect the pressure regulator to the gas bottle. Tighten the union nut firmly by hand,
sufficient to obtain a gas-tight connection. (Note: tighten = turn counterclockwise).
6. Open the gas tap on top of the gas bottle. (Note: turn open = turn counterclockwise).
7. When you hear a hiss, immediately close the gas tap on top of the gas bottle. The
connection is then not closed. Tighten the union nut of the pressure regulator.
8. Do a leak test with soap water. When soap bubbles form, the connection is not closed.
Immediately close the gas tap on top of the gas bottle. Tighten the union nut of the
pressure regulator.
9. If no leakage has been detected, you can ignite the device.
B. Operation general
1.
Check the heater for damage or defects. Do not use a damaged heater, but contact
your supplier.
2.
Make sure to use undamaged, full gas bottles with propane or butane, suitable for
use.
3.
Select a place for the heater that meets all the safety instructions and place it on a
level, stable, horizontal surface with non-flammable material. Do not plug it in and
the set the power switch to O (off).
4.
Firmly attach the gas hose with suitable tools to the pressure regulator (left screw
threads!)
Note: the gas supply hose is already mounted on the pressure regulator from the
factory. Point 4 therefore only applies when replacing the gas supply hose or
pressure regulator.
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