Operation
Preparation
You will need to purchase a propane gas bottle designed to
be used with the regulator purchased or supplied. For correct
operation of the gas system follow the instructions supplied
with the regulator supplied or purchased.
Connect the hose to the hose connector in the control box.
WARNING!
Always test the hose for leaks with soapy water at
the end of all connections
The hose used for this heater must comply with
standard EN 1763-1:2001, and the hose must be no
longer than 1.5m
Never use the heater while it is raining, the glass
tube could break when it suddenly meets water
Always turn the heater off if it starts to rain
Never splash any liquid onto the glass tube when
the heater is working
The glass tube will be extremely hot while it is
working, never try to touch it and keep children
away from the heater
Always ensure the heater stands horizontally, and
firmly on a hard standing surface, the glass tube
could break if the heater was to fall over
Never use the heater if the glass tube is damaged
in any way
If the wheel kit is supplied:
If the heater is to be moved, to avoid the gas bottle from
damaging the side panels, it is recommended the belts
provided are set up as follows:
WARNING!
When the gas bottle is properly tied in by the belts, and the
heater is moved, the gas bottle might still damage the panels
if the heater is tilted in other directions.
Lighting instructions
Check and ensure that an AA battery is inside the ignition
chamber and has power. Ensure the anode (+) faces
outside.
Electric igniter lighting
1. Ensure that the control knob is in the ‘OFF’ position.
Slowly open the gas bottle valve
2. Press and turn the control know to ‘LIGHT’ position,
push the ignite to generate spark whilst keeping the
control knob
pressed in
3. Check for pilot flame through the glass tube. If pilot
does not light, turn control know to ‘OFF’ position,
wait 5 minutes and try again from the start. Several
attempts may be necessary
4. With the pilot alight, keep the control know
depressed for 15 seconds then turn the control
know to ‘LOW’ position
5. For maximum heat, turn the control know to ‘HIGH’
position
6. To turn the heater off, turn the control know to ‘OFF’
position
OFF
LIGHT
LOW
HIGH
If the electric igniter fails, the heater can be lit by a match.
Match lighting
A long reach match will be needed.
Hold the lit match through the hole in the front of the control
box, attached the flame of the match to heater’s pilot whilst
pressing and turning the control know to ‘LIGHT’ position.
