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SAFETY INFORMATION
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The cylinder used must include a collar to protect the cylinder valve.
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Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person; the heater should be
inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person.
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Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
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The LP-gas supply cylinder to be used must be:
(a) Constructed and marked in accordance with the Specifications for LP-gas cylinders of the
U.S. Department of Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Commission, CAN/CSA-B339,
as applicable;
(b) Provided with a listed overfilling prevention device; and
(c) Provided with a cylinder connection device compatible with the connection for the appliance.
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Disconnect the cylinder when the appliance is not in use.
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Storage of an appliance indoors is permissible only if the cylinder is disconnected and removed
from the appliance.
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Materials or items when stored under the heater will be subjected to intense heat and could be
seriously damaged.
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Clothing or other flammable materials should not be hung on the heater or placed on, under or
near the heater.
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Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should
stay away from the item to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
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Place the dust cap tightly on the cylinder valve outlet whenever the cylinder is not in use. Install
only the type of dust cap on the cylinder valve that is provided with the cylinder valve. Other types
of caps or plugs may result in a propane leak.
CAUTION
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Minimum clearance to the combustible materials is 44 inches.
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If you don’t feel the heater is on a stable surface, use a ground screw to fix the base of the heater
on the surface where the heater is installed. Fix the base on an incline no wider than 15 degrees.
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This heater is equipped with a battery-operated ignition device; please refer to the Assembly
Instructions on page 12.
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Any guard or other protective device removed for servicing the heater must be replaced prior to
operating the heater.
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More frequent cleaning may be required as necessary. It is imperative that the
control
compartment, burners and circulating air passageways of the heater be
kept clean.
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Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
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Inspect the visible portion of the hose before each use of the appliance. When portions of the
hose are located within the confines of the heater post, instructions to inspect the entire hose
assembly at least annually. If disassembly is required, the instructions shall also include the
proper procedure for leak checking the connections upon re-assembly.
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Keep this manual for future reference and to educate new users about this product.
