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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
Red Glowing on Heating Element
The red glowing on the face of the heater (particularly noticeable in the dark) will
resemble charcoal glowing when hot. This is a normal phenomenon of catalization.
A properly operating heater will slightly “glow” on about 40% of the bottom area
of the heating element. At times, a high glow “spot” may be seen on the heating
element. This is normal. The glowing phenomenon diminishes over a period of years
usage.
CARE OF HEATER
General
• Any changes or alterations to this heater or its controls (or
attempts to clean the catalytic pad) can result in damage,
compromised operation, decreased performance and /or
risk of accident.
• Alterations to the heater or its control can result in the
heater’s faulty operation, which may create hazardous
conditions.
• If the instructions in this manual are not followed exactly,
a fire or explosion many result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
Cleaning
The heater and its surroundings should be kept clean and
free of dust.
• It is recommended that the heater be kept covered at all
times when not in use. Custom-made dust covers are
available from the factory or your local dealer (see chart
below for part number). DO NOT COVER HEATER WHILE
IT IS HOT.
Wall Mounted
Portable
Wave 3
57706
57722
Wave 6
57713
57723
Wave 8
57715
57724
• The exterior of the heater can be cleaned with a damp
cloth. Avoid the direct use of any aerosol or spray-on
cleaners. Do not use abrasive material or cleaners on the
decals or control knob. Take care not to get moisture,
cleaners or solvents on the catalytic element surface.
• Never touch, vacuum or wash off the catalyst pad. This
may destroy the active catalytic platinum surface and
make the pad inoperable.
Off Season
• If the heater is to be left “OFF” for a considerable period of
time, the propane (LP) gas supply to the heater should be
turned off as close to the gas source as possible.
• In the case of portable use, the gas should be turned off
at the propane (LP) supply cylinder.
• In the case of wall-mounted heaters, there should be a
manual gas valve installed near the heater.
Service
With good care and normal operating conditions, your
Olympian™ Catalytic Heater should provide many years of
warmth and comfort.
The following service tips will assist you in taking
care of the heater.
• Locate and use the heater where it is least likely to be
subject to impact, exposure to adverse weather or in
direct contact with cooking products or cleaning agents.
• The gas supply system to the heater should be checked
periodically by a qualified LP Gas service technician. If
the heater will not light, will not stay lit, or does not put
out the normal amount of heat, the very first thing to do
is check the gas supply. Find out if the gas is available
at the heater. Check LP Gas regulator to ensure correct
manifold pressure.
• Operation of the heater should be checked by a qualified
LP Gas service technician when the heater has been
out of service for a considerable period (intermittent
operation) and in any event at least once a year.
• For continued high efficiency operation, it is
recommended that the catalyst pad be replaced every
seven years,
and sooner if abnormal operation of the
pad is noticed
.
Catalyst pad replacement must be done at
the factory or by a certified LP Gas technician.
• The heater has no moving parts except in the gas supply
and control system. Because of this, part replacement is
minimal and only a few parts can be replaced in the field.
The parts described herein can be easily replaced in the
field.
• Users should not attempt to repair or change any parts of
the heater. All repairs must be performed at the factory or
by a qualified LP Gas technician.
Piezo Electric Igniter
If no spark is obtained when the igniter button is pressed
several times, the Piezo Igniter (Part #57800) or Ceramic Spark
Plug (Part #57784) may need replacement. These parts are
available through the factory.
