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5. Lighting Procedure
1)
Open heater door
2)
Turn GAS knob to LOW only as the high setting will not work
when lighting.
3)
Press knob and light burner manually (It may be necessary to keep
clicking the lighter in order to keep the flame going to overcome
the strong draft).
4)
Keep knob pressed in and close heater door VERY SLOWLY as it
may want to go out when the door is almost closed.
5)
Release knob after door is closed and flames should remain lit.
Leaving the heater door open after ignition could cause the flame
to go out when the knob is released. Should the flames go out then
turn off the gas control valve and wait a few minutes to cool, then
start over.
6)
The HIGH setting may be selected after a minute or two of warm
up.
7)
Use of the blower fan is optional but greatly enhances heat output
and hot air circulation. It is best to use the fan at about ½ speed.
WARNING:
DO NOT touch the heater during operation as the glass
window, external surfaces and the vent pipe of the heater get very hot and
can cause burns. NOT closing the door of the heater properly may cause:
•
depletion of oxygen within the cabin
•
exhaust gas to enter the cabin, possibly including Carbon Monoxide.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, tasteless, invisible toxic gas, which
can cause serious health problems or death. NOTE: Only on first lighting,
the lubricating oil on the stainless steel pipe will produce smoke and burn
off. THIS IS NORMAL. We suggest that windows and hatches be opened.
Smoke from the inside pipe will be emitted outside, through the flue cap.
Flame Characteristics
When lighting the heater, the flames will create a roaring sound for about 5
minutes until the direct draft system stabilizes and reaches the operating
temperature. Initially the flame is extremely blue and vibrant. After a short
period of time the flames will increase in size and become less vibrant with
more yellow tips. This will create more of the fireplace effect.
At the high setting the baffle at the top of the combustion chamber will
glow red. This is normal and maximizes the efficiency of the heater.
