OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
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.
3. The pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with the appliance must be used. Replacement
pressure regulators and hose assemblies must be those specified by the appliance 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. Push control knob in and rotate to pilot position (
Figure 1)
.
Note:
For initial start or after any cylinder change, hold control knob in for 2 minutes to purge air from gas lines
before proceeding.
This appliance shall be used only in a well-ventilated space and shall not be used in a building,
garage or any other enclosed area.
An appliance may be installed with shelter no more inclusive than:
1)With walls on all sides, but with no overhead cover.
2)Within a partial enclosure which includes an overhead cover and no more than two side walls. These side walls
may be parallel, as in a breezeway, or at right angles to each other.
3)Within a partial enclosure which includes an overhead cover and three side walls, as long as 30 percent or
more of the horizontal periphery of the enclosure is permanently open.
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
Igniter
Variable
control knob
4. Push and release the igniter button until pilot flame is visible through
the glass tube.
5. Once the pilot is lit, continue to depress the control knob for 30 seconds.
6. If the pilot does not stay lit, repeat steps 4 to 6.
7. If after repeating steps 4 to 6 unit does not light, then
-Push in control knob and turn counterclockwise to “PILOT” (
Figure 3)
.
-As you are depressing the control knob, place long stem lighter
through the glass tube to light the pilot (
Figure 4)
.
-Repeat step 6.
8. Push in and turn the control knob to the “HIGH”, then release
control knob. If you want a lower temperature, push in the control knob
and turn counterclockwise to the “LOW” (
Figure 5)
.
Note:
Improper operation, can cause injury or property damage. If pilot fails to remain lit, all valves
should be closed and a waiting period of at least 5 minutes should pass before attempting to light.
If you experience any ignition problem please consult “Troubleshooting” on page 19.
Caution:
Avoid inhaling fumes emitted from the heater’s first use. Smoke and odor from the burning
of oils used in manufacturing will appear. Both smoke and odor will dissipate after approximately 30
minutes. The heater should NOT produce thick black smoke.
Note:
The burner may be noisy when initially turned on. To eliminate excessive noise from the burner,
turn the control knob to the PILOT position. Then, turn the knob to the level of heat desired.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Igniter
Variable
control knob
Normal
Abnormal
Note:
In Normal condition,
the height of flame
is 2/3 height of glass
tube under Hi position.
the height of flame is
1/3 height of glass
tube under Low
position.The flame is
stable and bright.
No noise nor black
smoke.Contrarily it is
abnormal condition.
