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Propane Patio Heater Manual
DANGER: CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. NEVER USE INSIDE
HOUSE, OR OTHER UNVENTILATED OR ENCLOSED AREAS. THIS HEATER CONSUMES AIR
(OXYGEN). DO NOT USE IN UNVENTILATED OR ENCLOSED AREAS TO AVOID ENDANGERING
YOUR LIFE.
CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE UNTIL YOU HAVE READ & UNDERSTAND ALL
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL AND ALL ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE &
LEAK CHECKS HAVE BEEN PERFORMED.
DANGER: EXPLOSION - FIRE HAZARD
NEVER STORE PROPANE NEAR HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES, PILOT LIGHTS, DIRECT SUNLIGHT,
OTHER IGNITION SOURCES OR WHERE TEMPERATURES EXCEED 120 DEGREES F (49°C).
PROPANE VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR AND CAN ACCUMULATE IN LOW PLACES. IF YOU
SMELL GAS, LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY.
NEVER INSTALL OR REMOVE PROPANE CYLINDER WHILE HEATER IS LIGHTED, NEAR FLAME,
PILOT LIGHTS, OTHER IGNITION SOURCES OR WHILE HEATER IS HOT TO TOUCH.
THIS HEATER IS RED HOT DURING USE AND CAN IGNITE FLAMMABLES TOO CLOSE TO THE
BURNER. KEEP FLAMMABLES AT LEAST 2 FEET FROM SIDES & 3 FEET FROM TOP. KEEP
GASOLINE AND OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS AND VAPORS WELL AWAY FROM HEATER.
THE PROPANE CYLINDER MUST ALWAYS BE STORED OUTDOORS IN A WELL VENTILATED
SPACE. NEVER STORE PROPANE CYLINDER IN AN ENCLOSED AREA (HOUSE, GARAGE,
ETC.). IF HEATER IS TO BE STORED INDOORS, DISCONNECT THE PROPANE CYLINDER FOR
OUTDOOR STORAGE.
BEFORE TURNING GAS SUPPLY ON
WARNING PERFORM ALL LEAK TESTS OUTDOORS. EXTINGUISH ALL OPEN FLAMES. NEVER
LEAK TEST WHEN SMOKING. DO NOT USE THE HEATER UNTIL ALL CONNECTIONS HAVE
BEEN LEAK TESTED AND DO NOT LEAK.
To check for a leak:
1. Make 2-3 oz. leak check solution (one part liquid dishwashing detergent and three parts water).
2. Apply several drops of solution where regulator connects to cylinder and to all hose and valve connections.
3. Make sure all patio heater and light valves are OFF.
4. Turn cylinder valve ON.
WARNING: IF BUBBLES APPEAR AT ANY CONNECTION, THERE IS A LEAK.
To fix a leak:
1. Turn cylinder valve OFF.
2. If leak is at regulator/cylinder valve connection: Disconnect, reconnect, and perform another leak check.
Apply the soapy solution to all hose and valve connections. If you continue to see bubbles after several
attempts, cylinder valve is defective and should be returned to cylinder’s place of purchase.
3. If leak is at hose/regulator connection: This part is defective and you should contact the customer service
department for replacement.
WARNING: IF NO BUBBLES APPEAR AT ANY CONNECTION, THE CONNECTIONS ARE SECURE.
OPERATION
Regulator / Cylinder connection
