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Please note the following very important safety precautions:
Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures of
the main burner and reflector and should stay away from these areas.
Children should be carefully supervised when near the heater. This heater is not a
toy and children should not be allowed to push, climb on, or swing on the heater.
THESE ACTIONS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR
DEATH.
Clothing or other flammable materials should not be hung from the heater and/or
Placed near the heater during operation.
Installation and repair of the heater should be done by a qualified service technician.
The heater should be visually inspected before each use and at least annually by a
qualified service technician. Certain weather conditions such as being near the
ocean, dusty areas, areas with high humidity, areas with high wind conditions, and
heavy use, may require more frequent cleaning or maintenance. When in doubt call a
qualified service technician. It is imperative that the control compartment, burner
system, and circulating air passages of the heater be kept clean. Any part, sub-
assembly, or component removed for cleaning or maintenance must be properly re-
installed before using the heater.
Some basic use and maintenance instructions:
Be sure to keep the area where the appliance is being used free from combustible
materials, gasoline, and other flammable materials. Failure to follow these instructions
could result in death, injury, or property damage.
Please be sure there are no obstructions near the heater head.
The appliance is operating properly when there is a nice cherry red glow (seen better at
night) coming from the emitter grid starting two to three inches from the bottom of
the emitter grid. Wind gusts will affect and possibly disrupt the glow and flame pattern.
The heater should not be operated in windy conditions over 5
– 7 MPH. If you can protect
the heater from wind gusts it will operate far more efficiently. Operating the unit in severe
wind or dusty conditions will affect the burning characteristics, may create soot on the
emitter grid and burner, and possibly clog the pilot or main burner orifices.
The heater post, base, and reflector, may be cleaned with basic soap and water and
mild household cleaning products, car wax, or commercially available
stainless steel
cleaners. Never attempt to clean the emitter grid radiant with any cleaning solutions or
abrasive materials. Never spray the emitter grid or heater head assembly with water or
other liquids, as it will damage the radiant, burner, valve, and ignition system. These parts
are constructed of commercial quality stainless steel and brass and require no cleaning
.
Occasionally, you can gently brush the emitter grid with a small non-abrasive brush to
remove excess soot that may have accumulated on the emitter. If the emitter
grid shows
sooting you
may have to remove the emitter grid and clean the burner head as well.
