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Owner’s manual and assembly instructions: 81000 portable outdoor heater 3/3/03
Contact 1-800-762-1142 for assistance.
Do not return to place of purchase.
Caution: Avoid inhaling fumes emitted from the heater’s first use.
Smoke and odor from the burning of oils used in manufacturing
will appear. Both smoke and odor will dissipate after
approximately 30 minutes. The heater should NOT produce thick
black smoke.
Note:
The burner may be noisy when initially turned on. To eliminate
excessive noise from the burner, turn the Control Knob to the LOW
position. Then, turn the knob to the level of heat desired.
When heater is ON:
Emitter screen will become bright red due to intense heat. The color is
more visible at night.
Burner will display tongues of blue flame. These flames should not be
yellow or produce thick black smoke, indicating an obstruction of
airflow through the burners.
If yellow flame is detected, turn off heater and gas supply and consult
“Troubleshooting” on page 13.
Re-lighting
Note:
For your safety, Control Knob cannot be turned ON without
first
depressing Control Knob in OFF position and
then
rotating to ON.
1. Turn Gas Control Knob to OFF.
2. Wait at least 5 minutes to let gas dissipate before attempting to
relight burner.
3. Repeat the “Lighting” Steps 2 and 3 on prior page.
Shut Down
1. Rotate Gas Control Knob to OFF position. Normally, burner will make
a slight popping sound when extinguished.
2. Turn off gas at cylinder.
3. Remove Access Panel.
4. Unscrew gas line from regulator.
5. Close Access Panel.
Note:
After use, some discoloration of the emitter screen is normal.
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
Be careful when attempting to
manually ignite this heater.
Holding in the contrrol know for
more than 10 seconds before
igniting the gas will cause a ball
of flame upon ignition.
