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Area Patio Heater
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNINGS
PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE.
• This appliance must be used outdoors or in a well
ventilated area, and should not be installed or used
indoors.
• Change the gas cylinder in a well ventilated area,
away from any inflammation sources.
• The cylinder must be stored outdoors or in a well
ventilated area.
• Storage this appliance indoors is permissible only if
gas cylinder is disconnected and removed from the
appliance.
• Do not move this appliance when in operation, or
after it has been turned off before the temperature
has cooled down.
• Do not attempt to alter the appliance in any man-
ner. Do not paint the radiant screen, control panel
or reflector.
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes of the cylin-
der housing.
• The appliance must be installed and gas cylinder
stored in accordance with local gas fitting regula
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tions.
•
Shut off the valve at the gas cylinder or the regula
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tor before moving the appliance.
•
Use only the type of gas specified by the manufac
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turer.
•
Repairs should be done by a qualified person.
• In case of violent wind, particular attention must be
taken against tilting of the appliance.
•
Check that the regulator seal is correctly fitted and
able to fulfil its function.
• Close the gas supply at the valve of the gas cylinder
or the regulator after use.
• Do not use this appliance until all connections have
been leak tested.
• In the event of gas leakage, the appliance shall not
be used or if alight, the gas supply shall be shut off
and the appliance shall be investigated and recti-
fied before it is used again.
•
Checking the tubing or the flexible hose per month
and each time the cylinder is changed.
•
The tubing or the flexible hose must be changed
within the prescribed intervals or within one year.
• The hose assembly must be replaced prior to the
appliance being put into operation if there is evi-
dence of excessive abrasion or wear, or if the hose
is damaged, and that the replacement hose assem-
bly shall be that specified by the manufacturer.
• The heater should be inspected before use and at
least annually by a qualified service person. More
frequent cleaning may be required as necessary.
It is imperative that control compartment, burners
and circulating air passageways of the appliance be
kept clean.
•
Shut off and check heater immediately if any of the
following conditions exist:
•
The smell of gas in conjunction with extreme yel
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low tipping of the burner flames.
• Heater does not reach a proper temperature. A
temperature less than 5℃ will cause restricted heat
flow and the appliance will not work properly.
• The appliance starts making popping noises during
use (a slight popping noise is normal when the
appliance is extinguished).
• The regulator & hose assembly must be located
out of pathways where people may trip over it or in
area where the hose will not be subject to acciden-
tal damage.
• Any guard or other protective device removed for
servicing the heater must be replaced before oper-
ating the heater.
• Children and adults should be warned of the haz-
ards of high surface temperatures and should stay
away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
• Young children and pets should be carefully super-
vised when they are in the area of the heater.
•
Clothing or other flammable materials should not
be hung from the appliance, or placed on or near
the appliance.
• Do not place articles on or against this appliance.
Certain material or items when stored under or
near this appliance will be subjected to radiant
heat and could be seriously damaged.
•
Do not use or store flammable materials near this
appliance.
• Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appli-
ance while it is in operation.
• Always maintain at least 0.9m clearance from com-
bustible materials.
•
Always position the appliance on a firm level
surface. An amply ventilated area must have a min-
imum of 25% of the surface area open. The surface
area is the sum of the walls surface.
