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LIMITED WARRANTY 

FOR MODEL PTH-101 

GAS-FIRED INFRARED OUTDOOR PATIO HEATER 

 

Virco Associates Inc. warrants to the original consumer purchaser of each Outdoor Patio Heater 
that when subject to normal residential use, it is free from defects in workmanship and materials 
under normal conditions of use in a commercial application for a period of 90 days from purchase 
and in a residential application for a period of 1 year.    Any work or repair of the heater must be 
performed by qualified service personal.    There will be a shipping and handling charge for the 
delivery of the warranty part(s). 
 

Component                               

 

     Warranty Period 

 

Burner:   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  3 Years 

Valve:                                            

     1 Year 

Pilot Kit:  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1 Year 

All Other Parts                                 

 

  1 Year 

 
Our obligation under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement at our option of the product 
during the warranty period. The extent of any liability of Virco Associates Inc. under this warranty is 
limited to repair or replacement. This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts, damage 
resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper 
fuel/gas supply, use contrary to operating instructions, or alteration by any person other than our 
factory service center.    The warranty period is not extended by such repair or replacement. 
 

Warranty claim procedure:   

If you require service or parts for your Patio Heater, please contact 

our Warranty Service Center for factory direct assistance. Our hours of operation are 8 AM to 5 PM 
PST. Our number is 1-800-913-8999 and our FAX number is 1-909-598-7699.    Please direct all 
correspondence to:  Virco Associates, Inc. 145 Brea Canyon Road, Walnut, CA 91789 ATTN: 
Warranty Service Center.
 
 
Product repair as provided under this warranty is your exclusive remedy.    Virco Associates, Inc. 
shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of any express or 
implied warranty on its products.    Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied 
warranty or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on this product to the duration of the 
above warranty.  Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 
consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above 
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.    This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and 
you may have other rights which vary from state to state.   
 

 

 

Summary of Contents for PTH101

Page 1: ...14 TROUBLE SHOOTING 15 PARTS LIST 16 WARRANTY 18 READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND BE SURE YOUR PATIO HEATER IS PROPERLY INSTALLED ASSEMBLED AND CARED FOR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCT...

Page 2: ...e severe property damage or serious injury or death Please read the installation operation maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smel...

Page 3: ...2 Galvanized Supply Pipe 1 LPG Gas regulator 1 Weighted Base with LPG Tank Cover Assembly 1 Hardware Package Reflector Nut 1 1 4 x 3 1 4 Long Thread Ends Stud Reflector 5 32 Screw 3 Reflector Plate 1...

Page 4: ...he heater immediately if any of the following exists 1 The smell of gas in conjunction with extreme yellow tipping of the burner flames 2 The heater does not reach temperature 3 The burner makes poppi...

Page 5: ...debris...

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Page 7: ...with provided Teflon tape or gas pipe sealant before connecting regulator hose Page Page 4 STEP 1 I Provided Teflon tape Intake pipe Protective Cap Protective Cap ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION STEP 2 Intake p...

Page 8: ...so be patient Page 5 Cylinder Enclosure ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION STEP 3 Connect post to cylinder enclosure Secure two post together Then place post on of cylinder enclosure Fasten 1 4 inch X 1 1 2 inch ma...

Page 9: ...he intake pipe The 3 8 inch female IPS X 3 8 inch male flare fitting is already attached on the intake pipe by manufacturer Page 6 NOTICE EMITTER GRID COLORATION OCCURRED DURING OUR TEST STAGE THIS WA...

Page 10: ...es with National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 1996 The heater comes equipped with a hose assembly for hook up t o a s tandard A dented rusted or damaged propane tank may be hazardous and should be checke...

Page 11: ...gas t ank The pr opane t ank i s not i ncluded and r echeck Page 7...

Page 12: ...ink Tighten hand tight and than take a 1 2 turn with the adjustable wrench NOTE The remaining connections are to be Tested after the heater has been lit SEE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS STEP 2 4 Check intake...

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Page 14: ...ice hotline at 800 913 8999 for help BE CAREFUL When certain materials or items are left under this heater while in use they will be subjected to radiant heat and could be seriously damaged The heater...

Page 15: ...er clockwise direction Check for leaks by applying soapy water to the tank and hose connections D Push and turn the gas control knob to PILOT position The igniter will spark at the same time Firmly pr...

Page 16: ...ce of the emitter grid or reflector the heater should be turned off immediately the heater should not be operated again until repairs are made FIGURE 2 NORMAL FLAME POSITION RELIGHTING A Turn the cont...

Page 17: ...se assembly Never paint the reflector emitter assembly the safety control valve cylinder valve panel or instruction plate on post The posts of the burner must remain clean so that the gas flow is unre...

Page 18: ...etc the pilot flame may be small and the thermocouple may not heat up enough for the main burner to come on If this occurs it will be necessary to clean the pilot BEWARE OF SPIDERS CAUTION BURNER TUBE...

Page 19: ...3 Hold the pilot assembly with the slip joint pliers loosen and remove the nut at the base of the pilot 4 Inspect the pilot and tubing for blockage you should be able to see through the pilot If it is...

Page 20: ...lve Control knob not pressed in long enough Thermocouple connection loose at gas control or damaged Pilot flame not touching the thermocouple Low gas pressure Blockage in burner orifice Control knob n...

Page 21: ...supply use contrary to operating instructions or alteration by any person other than our factory service center The warranty period is not extended by such repair or replacement Warranty claim procedu...

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