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Please be sure there are no obstructions near the heater head. Please be sure there
is no debris or other obstructions near the propane cylinder enclosure.
The appliance is operating properly when there is a nice cherry red glow (seen better at
night) coming from the emitter grid starting within two to three inches from the bottom of
the emitter grid. Wind gusts will affect this glow and the flame pattern. The heater should
not be operated in wind exceeding 10mph. If you can protect the heater from wind gusts it
will operate far more efficiently.
Operating the unit in severe wind or dusty conditions will affect the burning
characteristics, may create soot on the emitter grid and burner, and possibly clog the pilot
or main burner orifices.
Occasionally, you can gently brush the emitter grid with a small
brush to remove excess soot that may have accumulated on the emitter. If the burner,
emitter
grid or reflector show sooting you
may have to remove the emitter grid and clear
the burner head with compressed air. See page 19 of the manual for added information
.
Some basic information on propane:
Only use an ACME Type 1 equipped Five Gallon Propane
Cylinder with approved overfill protection device or “OPD.”
1.
Your Patio Comfort heater has been carefully designed to provide many years of
service.
Please do not try to convert your heater to another fuel type or to
accept any other type size cylinder, hose, or regulator.
2. Only cylinders that are constructed to meet the U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT) requirements should be used with the heater.
3. It is absolutely imperative that this heater only be used OUTDOORS and in a well-
ventilated space and shall not be used in a building, garage, motor vehicle, boat, tent, or
other enclosed areas. This is an unvented heating product and creates byproducts of
combustion that can cause injury and possibly death.
