On-going Maintenance
Your Patio Heater requires regular maintenance (interior and exterior). The use on a
Patio Heater cover in conjunction with the instructions below will help to ensure it remains
in proper working order and maintains its appearance.
Exterior:
Stainless Steel Patio
Heater’s
Overtime dirt and salt may build up on your heater. To clean, wash with warm/hot soapy
water. Wash off soapy water with warm/hot clean water, leave to air dry. Apply a
stainless steel BBQ protector to stainless steel surfaces. This will apply a protective
coating on the exterior of the heater and assist in repelling the elements.
Stainless steel will rust if you do not look after it properly.
From time to time spotting may occur on the exterior of your Patio Heater. This is normal
and is due to moisture and/or other elements building up (it is highly recommended that
all Patio
Heater’s are stored under an eve with a cover to protect against the harsh New
Zealand elements
– any Patio Heater not stored and covered correctly will not be covered
under Warranty). To ensure that spotting and discoloration does not become worse and
more visible resulting in permanent damage to your Patio Heater, it should be cleaned
and removed straight away. This is best done with a stainless steel cleaner/cutback
solution, or if the spotting is larger and harder to remove, use a stainless steel/metal
polish and then a cleaner/solution. Always use a soft cloth to clean your Patio Heater.
Never use abrasive heavy duty sponges or scouring pads on the exterior of your Patio
Heater, these products will begin to remove the stainless steel finish resulting in an
uneven surface and faster rusting in the future.
Powder Coated Patio
Heater’s
Overtime dirt and salt may build up on your heater. To clean, wash with warm/hot soapy
water. Wash off soapy water with warm/hot clean water, leave to air dry. Once dry, apply
a BBQ protector to stainless steel surfaces, this will apply a protective coating on the
exterior of the patio heater and assist in repelling the elements. Always you use a soft
cloth to clean your Patio Heater.
Never use abrasive heavy duty sponges or scouring pads on the exterior of your Patio
Heater, these products will begin to remove the powder coated finish resulting in an
uneven surface and may result in rusting in the future.
Maintenance
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