RADtec H1501A, Instruction Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES
For use outdoors or in amply ventilated areas.
An amply ventilated area must have a minimum of 25% of the surface area open.
The surface area is the sum of the walls surface.
The use of this appliance in enclosed areas can be dangerous and is
PROHI ITED.
Children and adults should be aware of the high operating temperatures of areas
above the post when operating this heater. Children should be carefully
supervised when in the vicinity of the heater.
NE ER hang anything, including clothes or any other flammable items, on this
heater.
DO NOT operate this heater unless it is fully assembled with its reflector in place.
Respect the minimum clearances from combustible materials.
MAINTENANCE
To enjoy years of outstanding performance from your heater, make sure you perform the following maintenance
activities on a regular basis:
•
eep exterior surfaces clean.
• se warm soapy water for cleaning. Never use flammable or corrosive cleaning agents.
• While washing your unit, be sure to keep the area around the burner and pilot assembly dry at all times. If the
gas control is exposed to water in any way,
O NOT try to use it. It must be replaced.
• Airflow must be unobstructed. eep controls, burner and circulation air passageways clean. Signs of possible
blockage include:
•
Gas odor with extreme yellow tipping of flame.
• Heater does NOT reach the desired temperature.
• Heater glow is excessively uneven.
• Heater makes popping noises.
• Spiders and insects can nest in burner or orifices. This dangerous condition can damage the heater and render
it unsafe for use. Clean burner holes by using a heavy duty pipe cleaner. Compressed air may help clear away
smaller particles.
• Carbon deposits may create a fire hazard. If any carbon deposits develop, clean dome and burner with warm
soapy water.
Note: in a salt air environment such as near the sea corrosion occurs more uic ly than normal.
Fre uently chec the corroded areas and re air them rom tly.