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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
• CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
• For outdoor use only. Never use inside building, garage,
or other unventilated or enclosed areas. This heater
consumes air (oxygen). Do not use in unventilated or
enclosed areas to avoid endangering your life.
Before Turning Gas Supply ON:
1. Your heater was designed and approved for outdoor use only. Do NOT use it inside a building,
garage, or any other enclosed area.
2. Make sure surrounding areas are free of combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable
vapors or liquids.
3. Ensure that there is no obstruction to air ventilation. Be sure all gas connections are tight and
there are no leaks.
4. Be sure the cylinder cover is clear of debris. Be sure any component removed during assembly or
servicing is replaced and fastened prior to starting.
Before Lighting:
1. Heater should be thoroughly inspected before each use, and by a qualified service person at least
annually. If relighting a hot heater, always wait at least 5 minutes.
2. Inspect the hose assembly for evidence of excessive abrasion, cuts, or wear. Suspected areas
should be leak tested. If the hose leaks, it must be replaced prior to operation. Only use the
replacement hose assembly specified by manufacturer.
Lighting:
Note: This heater is equipped with a pilot light that allows for safer startups and shutdowns. Pilot must
be lit before main burner can be started.
1. Turn the control knob to the “OFF” ( ) position.
2. Fully open LP cylinder valve.
3. Open viewing hole by sliding cover to either side (Figure 1).
CAUTION:
Do not touch or move this part while the unit is in operation. Unit is hot when operating.
Always use a tool to slide the cover open.
4. Push control knob in and rotate counter clockwise to “PILOT” ( ) position (Figure 2).
Note:
For initial start or after any cylinder change, hold control knob in for no more than 2 minutes or
until you smell gas to purge air from gas lines before proceeding.
Caution: Do not attempt to operate until you have read and understand all General Safety Information
in this manual and all assembly is complete and leak checks have been performed.
Figure 1
Figure 2
