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General Safety Information
Precautions
• This manual contains important information about the assembly, operation and maintenance of this patio
heater. General safety information is presented in these first few pages and is also located throughout the
manual.
• Keep this manual for future reference and to educate new users of th is product. This manual should be read
in conjunction with the labeling on the product.
• Safety precautions are essential when any mechanical or propane fueled equipment is involved. These
precautions are necessary when using, storing, and servicing. Using this equipment with the respect and
caution demanded will reduce the possibilities of personal injury or property damage.
• The following symbols shown next page are used extensively throughout this manual. Always heed these
precautions, as they are essential when using any mechanical or fueled equipment.
EXPLOSION- FIRE HAZARD
• Keep solid combustibles, such as building
materials, paper or cardboard, a safe distance
away from the heater as recommended by the
instructions.
• Provide adequate clearances around air
openings into the combustion chamber.
• Never use the heater in spaces which do or
may contain volatile or airborne combustibles,
or products such as gasoline, solvents, paint
thinner, dust particles or unknown chemicals.
• During operation, this product can be a source
of ignition . Keep heater area clear and free
from combustible materials, gasoline, paint
thinner, cleaning solvents and other flammable
vapors and liquids. Do not use heater in areas
with high dust content. Minimum heater
clearances from combustible materials: two (2)
feet from the sides & three (3) feet from the top.
CAUTION: SERVICE SAFETY
•
Keep all connections and fittings clean. Make
sure propane cylinder valve outlet is clean.
• Inspect hose before use. Replace if there is
evidence of abrasion or wear.
•
During set up, check all connections and fittings
for leaks using soapy water. Never use a flame.
• Use as a heating appliance only. Never alter in
any way or use with any device.
• Check entire hose at least annually.
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
• This heater is a combustion appliance. All
combustion appliances produce carbon
monoxide (CO) during the combustion process.
This product is designed to produce extremely
minute, non-hazardous amounts of CO if
used and maintained in accordance with all
warnings and instructions. Do not block air flow
into or out of the heater.
• Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning produces
flu-like symptoms, watery eyes, headaches,
dizziness, fatigue and possibly death. You can’t
see it and you can’t smell it. It’s an invisible killer.
If these symptoms are present during operation
of this product get fresh air immediately!
• For outdoor use only.
• Never use inside house, or other unventilated or
enclosed areas.
• This heater consumes air (oxygen) . Do not use
in unventilated or enclosed areas to avoid
endangering your life.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Read the instructions thoroughly
before installing or servicing this equipment.
WARNING: For Outdoor Use Only
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapor
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Failure to comply with the precautions and
instructions provided with this heater can result
in death, serious bodily injury and property loss
or damage from hazards of fire, explosion, burn,
asphyxiation, and/or carbon monoxide poisoning.
Only persons who can understand and follow the
instructions should use or service this heater.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2.
Extinguish any open flame.
3. If odor continues, immediately call gas supplier.