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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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Abrasive cleaners will damage this product.
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Never use oven cleaner to clean any part of heater.
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Do not clean any heater part in a self-cleaning oven. The extreme heat will damage the finish.
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More frequent cleaning may be required as necessary. It is imperative that control compartment,
burners and circulating air passageways of the heater be kept clean.
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Spiders and insects can create a dangerous condition that may damage heater or make it unsafe.
Keep burner area clean of all spiders, webs or insects. Clean burner holes by using a heavy-duty
pipe cleaner. Compressed air may help clear away smaller particles.
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Inspect heater before each use.
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Have heater inspected annually and repairs should be made by a qualified service person.
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Check heater immediately if any of the following conditions exist:
a. The smell of gas in conjunction with extreme yellow tipping of burner flames
b. Heater does not reach proper temperature.
c. Heater’s glow is excessively uneven.
d. Burner makes popping noises during use.
Note: A slight pop is normal when burner is extinguished.
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Carbon deposits may create a fire hazard. Keep dome and emitter clean at all times.
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Do not clean heater with combustible or corrosive cleaners. Use warm, soapy water.
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Do not paint engine, engine access panel or dome.
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This heater should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis.
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After a period of storage and/or non use, check for leaks, burner obstructions and inspect for any
abrasion, wear, cuts to the hose.
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Periodically check the hose located within the confines of the cylinder housing for damage.
In any case of failure of normal ignition, please use the ignition bar
with a match to reach the burner for ignition through the hole on the
bottom of burner diffuser. Insert the match from the back side of
the burner assembly opposite to the control panel.
WARNING
If at any time you are unable to light burner and smell gas, wait 5
minutes to allow gas to dissipate before attempting to light heater.
WARNING
DO NOT touch or move heater for at least 45 minutes after use.
Allow emitter and dome to cool before touching.
WARNING
Avoid inhal
ing 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.
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