La Proromance HSS-A, User Manual

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WARNING
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY GUIDELINES CAREFULLY BEFORE
OPERATION.
•
Do not use the patio heater for indoors, as it may cause personal injury or
property damage.
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This outdoor heater is not intended to be installed on recreational vehicles
and/or boats.
• Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person.
• Improper installation, adjustment, alteration can cause personal injury or
property damage.
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Do not attempt to alter the unit in any manner.
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Never replace or substitute the regulator with any regulator other than the
factory-suggested replacement.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the heater
unit.
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The whole gas system, hose, regulator, pilot or burner should be inspected for
leaks or damage before use, and at least annually by a qualified service person.
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All leak tests should be done with a soap solution. Never use an open flame to
check for leaks.
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Do not use the heater until all connections have been leak tested.
• Turn off the gas valve immediately if smell of gas is detected. Turn Cylinder Valve
OFF. If the leak is at the Hose/Regulator connection: tighten connection and
perform another leak test. If bubbles continue appearing, the product should be
returned to hose’s place of purchase. If the leak is at the Regulator/Cylinder Valve
connection: disconnect, reconnect, and perform another leak check. If you
continue to see bubbles after several attempts, the cylinder valve is defective and
should be returned to the cylinder’s place of purchase .
•
Do not transport heater while it’s operating .
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Do not move the heater after it has been turned off until the temperature has
cooled down.
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Keep the ventilation opening of the cylinder enclosure free and clear of debris.
• Do not paint the radiant screen, control panel or top canopy reflector.
• Control compartment, burner and circulation air passageways of the heater must
be kept clean. Frequent cleaning may be required as necessary.
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The LP tank should be turned off when the heater is not in use.
• Check the heater immediately if any of the following occurs:
o
The heater does not reach temperature.
o
The burner makes popping noise during use (a slight noise is normal
when the burner is extinguished).
o
Smell of gas in conjunction with extreme yellow tipping of the burner
flames.