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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
To obtain the best performance from your heater make sure you perform the following
maintenance activities on a regular basis:
a. Keep exterior surfaces clean, use warm soapy water for cleaning. Never use
flammable or corrosive cleaning agents. Keep the area around the burner and
control assembly dry at all times.
b. Keep airflow unobstructed. Clear insect nests or webs away from your heater’s
exterior and interior.
c. Carbon deposits may create a fire hazard, clean dome and emitter with warm
soapy water if required.
d. Check your heater for signs of damage or wear and replace components as
necessary.
e. Periodically check the hose located within the confines of the cylinder housing for
damage.
f. Keep the ventilation clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
g. Keep the ventilation openings of the cylinder enclosure free and clear from debris.
h. Visually check the burner flame against the illustrations below.
1. Flame should be blue with slight yellow tips.
2. Light burner, rotate knob from HIGH to LOW, you should see a smaller flame in
LOW position than seen on HIGH. Always check flame prior to each use.
Perform flame check prior to each use. If only low flame is seen, refer to “Burner
flame is low” in the “Troubleshooting” section.
