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1. Brush all hose connections including pipe connections to the gas valve,
regulator connection to the bottle and gas bottle valve with a 50:50
solution of soap and water.
2. A stream of bubbles forming Is an indication of a leak. If a leak is found,
turn off the valve on the regulator, disconnect the regulator from the gas
bottle and remove the gas bottle to a cool, outdoor well-ventliated area.
Contact your Clarke dealer or gas supplier for assistance.
DO NOT USE THE HEATER IF A LEAK IS FOUND.
DO NOT USE A NAKED FLAMED FOR LEAK TESTING.
DO NOT OPERATE ANY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN THE PRESENCE OF A
GAS LEAK
3. After leak-testing is satisfactorily carried out and no leaks found, it may be
necessary to twist the cylinder slightly to allow the regulator and hose to fit
Inside the heater casing without kinking the hose.
FITTING THE BATTERY
The ignitor battery and ignition button are supplied loose and require fitting.
1. Insert the battery into the socket and screw the ignition button into place
in the top of the heater.
LIGHTING THE HEATER
The heater can be regulated to one
of three different heat settings: LOW,
MEDIUM and HIGH. To light the
heater:
1. Open the valve on the gas
regulator.
2. Press down and turn the control
knob to LOW position.
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Do not release the control knob.
3. After 10 seconds press the ignition
button until the pilot light (at the
bottom of the burner) ignites.
4. Continue to hold the control knob
down for 10-15 seconds after
ignition. If the pilot flame goes out
when releasing the button,
repeat the above operation.
Note: The first time you use a new
heater, it may be necessary to hold
the control knob down for a longer
time in order to purge air from the system.
