4
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 emitter
grid shows sooting you
may have to remove the emitter grid and clean the burner head as well. Se page 12of the
manual for added information
.
Some basic information on propane (LP) Gas (More complete Guide
is on Page 16 and is worth your time to review:
1.
Your Patio Comfo
rt
heater has been carefully designed to provide many years
of
service. Only use an
ACME Type 1 equipped Five Gallon
Propane Cylinder with approved overfill protection device
or “OPD.”
Please do not try to convert your heater to another fuel type
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 unvested heating product and creates by products of
combustion that can cause injury and possibly death.
4. The propane cylinder should be connected and disconnected with the main fuel valve in
the off position. This can be achieved by turning the triangular handle on top of the
cylinder in a clock-wise direction. The hand wheel must be tightened securely for the
gas to flow from the cylinder. You do not need any tools to make the proper connection
from the LP adapter to the tank. DO not over-tighten the hand wheel or you may
damage it. For complete instructions in this area a please refer to manual pages 8-9.
5.
The cylinder should be disconnected from the heater at the tank when not in use.
Propane cylinders can only be stored outdoors
. For complete storage
instructions refer to page 11 of this manual.
Never store a cylinder in any
enclosed area.