5.0
Installation and Commissioning
1. Locate patio heater in final position on patio or leisure area. (Confer with customer,
purchaser or user.
Warning- ensure minimum clearance from flammable material both 400mm above
and sideways of 1.5 meters (4ft 6in) this appliance is for external use only.
2. Traditional Model
The base (e) must be firmly secured by means of wrag bolts or similar into concrete
beneath paving slabs through the three holes in the base.
3. It is recommended that an isolating valve is fitted inside the base.
4. Connect a continuous run or ½” copper pipe between the regulator inlet (Natural Gas)
or gas valve inlet (Propane Gas) and the isolating valve in the base.
5. Connect gas supply to the isolating valve.
6. Ensure that all gas connections are tightened.
7. Turn on manometer (for initial lighting and testing). Test all gas connections for
soundness.
8. Connect manometer to pressure test nipple located inside control cover assembly (b)
above Sit 500 Simplosit Valve.
9. Ignite patio heater (refer to lighting procedure section 6)
10. Natural Gas
The governor is located under the control valve. Check the setting corresponds with the
data plate information. To adjust setting pressure loosen the locknut. Adjust regulator
clockwise to increase pressure- anticlockwise to decrease pressure. When correct
pressure is achieved tighten the locknut to prevent accidental changes in the settings.
Propane Gas
Check that the setting corresponds with the data plate information. This pressure is
adjusted at the supply regulator and should be tested when other appliances on the supply
line (if fitted) are operating.
11. Test all gas connections for soundness.
12. Turn off heater, remove manometer and replace test nipple screw.
Advise the user, or purchaser that for continued efficient and safe operation of the heater,
it is important that adequate servicing is carried out at intervals recommended by the
local gas utility. Demonstrate to the user how to light the heater and then hand over the
users instructions.
