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Safety and Warranty
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Small insects can enter the burner tube or other openings of the heater. These obstructions can lead to gas
flow problems. Before operating the unit for the first time, be sure to check for obstructions that may have
occurred during shipment.
• Inspect heater before each use and have it inspected annually by a qualified service person.
• Carbon deposits may create a fire hazard. Keep dome and emitter clean at all times.
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Do not clean heater with combustible or corrosive cleaners. Use warm, soap water.
• Do not paint radiant screen, control panel or top canopy reflector.
CAUTION:
Liquid propane (LP) gas is flammable and hazardous if handled improperly. Become aware of the
characteristics before using any LP product. LP characteristics include: flammable, explosive, heavier than air-
settles in low areas. In its natural state, propane has no order. For your safety, an odorant is added that smells
like rotten cabbage.
• Contact with liquid LP can cause freeze burns to skin.
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This heater is shipped from the factory for LP gas use only.
• Use only Department of Transportation (DOT) approved “20 lbs.” LP gas cylinders (same commonly used
for gas grills) with Acme Type 1/QCC safety valves. These can valves can be quickly identified by their
external and internal threads.
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The cylinder must be provided with a shutoff valve termination in an LP-gas supply cylinder valve outlet
specified, as applicable, for connection NO. 510 in the standard for compressed Gas Cylinder Valve outlet
and Inlet connections, ANSI/ CGA-V1.
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The cylinder supply system must be arranged for vapor withdrawal.
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The cylinder supply system must include a collar to protect the cylinder valve.
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Never use a cylinder with a damaged body, valve, collar or foot ring.
• When heater is not use, turn Control Valve OFF.
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Always perform a leak test on gas connection whenever a cylinder is connected (see step 8).
Check heater immediately if any following condition exists:
• The smell of gas in conjunction with extreme yellow tipping of burners flames.
• Heater does not reach proper temperature. At temperature less than 40F, heat output will be reduced.
• Heater’s glow is excessively uneven.
• Burner makes popping noises during use. Note: A slight pop is normal when burner is extinguished.
1 YEAR PARTS AND LABOUR WARRANTY
Within the warranty period, contact Omcan Inc. at 1-800-465-0234 to schedule an Omcan authorized
service technician to repair the equipment locally.
Unauthorized maintenance will void the warranty. Warranty covers electrical and part failures, not
improper use.
Please see http://www.omcan.com/warranty.html for complete information.
