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• Always close the valve of the gas cylinder after
use or in case of a disturbance.
• Remove the pressure regulator and the hose
attachment if the heater is not to be used for a
period of time.
• The cylinder must be stored outdoors in a well-
ventilated area out of the reach of children.
• The disconnected cylinder must have threaded
valve plugs tightly installed and must not be
stored in garage or any other enclosed area.
• Storage of heater indoors is permissible only if the
cylinder is disconnected and removed from the
heater.
• Check the tightness of the gas valve for damage.
If you suspect you have a damaged gas valve,
have it changed by your gas dealer.
• Never store liquid gas cylinder in a sub-terrain, or
at places without adequate air ventilation.
• Wipe off the powder coated surfaces with soft,
moist rag and soap water.
• Do not clean heater with cleaners that are
combustible or corrosive.
• Remove debris, spider and insect nests from
ventilation opening of the cylinder enclosure,
control compartment, burner and circulation air
passageways of the heater with heavy-duty pipe
cleaner or compressed air to keep appliance
clean and safe for use. Never clear ports or other
openings with toothpicks or other articles that will
break and block the ports.
•
If carbon deposits develop, remove the reflector
and flame screen and clean them with soap
water. Do not paint the flame screen, control
panel or reflector.
• Cover the burner unit with the supplied protective
cover when the heater is not in use. Wait until the
heater is cool before covering.
• In a salt-air environment, such as near an ocean,
corrosion occurs more quickly than normal.
Check frequently for corroded areas and repair
them promptly.
• Equip your home with at least one smoke
detector on each floor.
• Keep at least one dry-powder operative ABC-
type fire extinguisher in the home at all times.
• Keep areas around heat sources free of papers
and trash.
•
Store paints, solvents, and flammable liquids
away from all heat and ignition sources.
•
Develop a fire-escape plan before a fire occurs.
Be sure every person understands the plan and is
able to carry out the plan in case of emergency.
•
If your clothing does catch fire don’t run. Drop
down immediately and roll to smother the flames.
Storage
Cleaning And Care
General Safety
WARNING
• Do not perform maintenance after heater
has been turned off until the temperature has
cooled down.
• Do not expose the pilot, controllers and parts
underneath the burner to water. Do not use
the heater if any of these parts are exposed
to water until the appliance is inspected or
repaired by a qualified service person.
