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O
PERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Heater will be hot after use. Handle with
extreme care.
OPERATION CHECKLIST:
For a safe and pleasant heating experience, perform this check
before each use:
BEFORE OPERATING:
•
I am familiar with entire owner’s manual and understand all
precautions noted.
•
All components are properly assembled, intact and operable.
•
No alterations have been made.
•
All gas connections are secure and do not leak.
•
Wind velocity is below 10 mph.
•
Heater is for use outdoors (outside any enclosure).
•
There is adequate fresh air ventilation.
•
Heater is away from gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors.
•
Heater is away from windows, air intake openings, sprinklers and
other water sources.
•
Heater
has
at least
3.3'/40
"
/1m
clearance
o
verhead and on
on sides
from
combustible materials.
•
Heater is on a hard and level surface.
•
There are no signs of spider or insect nests in heater orifices.
•
All burner passages are clear.
•
All air circulation passages are clear.
•
Clothing or other protective material should not be hung from the
heater, or placed on or near the heater.
•
Any guard or other protective device removed for servicing the
heater
must be replaced prior to operating the heater.
•
Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person.
The heater should be inspected before each use and at least
annually
by a qualified service person.
OPERATION INFORMATION AND SAFETY:
•
Unit will operate at reduced efficiency below 40
°
F.
•
Alert c
hildren and adults to the hazards of high surface
temperatures
and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing
ignition.
•
Carefully supervise y
oung children in the
area of the
heater.
•
More frequent cleaning may be required as necessary. It is
imperative
that control compartment burner and circulating air
passageways of the
heater be kept clean and free of debris and/or
spider or insect nests.
SHUT DOWN:
1.
Turn control knob
clockwise to OFF while
depressing the knob.
(Normally, burner
may
make a slight popping
noise when extinguished).
2.
Turn cylinder valve
clockwise to OFF and
disconnect regulator
when heater is not in use.
NOTE: After use, some
discoloration of the
emitter screen is normal.
AFTER OPERATION:
1. Turn g
as control knob
to
OFF
position.
2. Turn g
as tank valve
OFF
.
3.
Disconnect gas line.
4. Store heater
upright
in a
secure location.
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DURING OPERATION:
Flame should be mostly blue
and yellow. If excessive
flame or smoke is detected,
turn off heater and consult
"Troubleshooting" section of
manual.
RE-LIGHTING:
For your safety, the control knob cannot be turned off without first depressing
the control knob in the
PILOT
position and then rotating it to the
OFF
position.
1.
Turn the control knob to
OFF
. Wait at least 5 minutes for gas to dissipate.
2.
Repeat the steps
under
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
on the previous page.
