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you feel uncomfortable working on the heater please contact your servicing dealer or distributor for the name
maintained properly. It is very important that the air required for the combustion process is not
locked going to the burner. Orifices, burner venturis, vents, and other openings must be kept free of dirt and
tainless steel can be expected to darken and discolor around the heater head and pan as it sustains
local dealer for our stainless steel models. If you do not find a suitable local
ource call us directly and we can provide you with an excellent cleaner. Never spray any cleaning product on
rniture. Wash all painted parts of the heater with a soapy solution and protect it with a coat of automobile car
ylinder. The burner ports must also be kept clear so
at the burner burns evenly and the flow of gas is not restricted. If the heater is not performing adequately it
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igned for your heater. The cover
an be purchased at your
Patio Comfort
dealer. A stainless steel protective cleaner such as PGS Stainless
teel Cleaner will help protect the finish of all stainless steel components.
If
and number of a qualified service technician.
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Cleaning & Maintenance
Your heater has been produced from highly weather resistant materials and only requires minimum cleaning
and maintenance. Cleaning must be performed when the heater is cold. Your patio heater will last longer if it
is cleaned and
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spider webs.
Stainless steel does not “rust,” however varying atmospheric conditions, areas with acid rain, beach
and ocean areas with heavy misty conditions may leave brown deposits on the heater. This is to be
expected of any stainless steel product used outdoors. We recommend washing the outer stainless
steel components such as the post and decorative cover and perforated material around the lighting
instructions with a mild detergent solution and immediately wiping it clean with a dry soft cloth. The
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extreme temperatures. This is normal and to be expected with any outdoor gas heating appliance
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Never use a cleaning agent that is flammable or corrosive
. There are several excellent stainless steel
cleaners available through your
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the emitter grid or burner area.
If you purchased a powder-coated model, treat it just like you would any other piece of fine outdoor patio
fu
wax a couple of times per year or as required dependent upon your local weather and climate conditions.
If you need to touch up a painted heater only paint the post and base portions. Never paint the emitter grid,
lighting instructions, valve or control knob area, or the LP c
th
will be necessary to check the burner and burner venturi.
In a salt air or ocean environment, corrosion and rust occurs at a far greater rate than in non-ocean areas.
You will need to more frequently check for corrosion and replace parts as required. The best protection for th
critical heater head is a
Patio Comfort
cover that has been specifically des
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