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Propane Patio Heater Manual
Mi-T-M Propane Patio Heaters are designed for the heating of outdoor patios, decks, spas, pool and open
working areas.
WARNING: BEFORE TURNING GAS SUPPLY ON YOUR PROPANE PATIO HEATER WAS DESIGNED
AND APPROVED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT USE THIS HEATER INSIDE A BUILDING,
OR ANY ENCLOSED AREA.
WARNING: BEFORE LIGHTING, HEATER SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY INSPECTED BEFORE EACH
USE, AND BY A QUALIFIED PERSON AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR.
If relighting a hot heater, wait at least 5 minutes. See space tolerances below.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1) Inspect Regulator/Hose assembly prior to each use of the heater
2) Turn the control knob to "OFF" position.
3) Turn LP cylinder gas valve to fully open position.
4) Push in control knob and turn counter clockwise to "HIGH" position,
If you want a lower temperature, push in the control knob and turn
clockwise to the “LOW” position.
5) Once the burner is lit, keep the control knob depressed for approx.
30 seconds. Then release the control knob.
6) If the burner does not stay lit, repeat steps 3 and 4.
7) If the burner still does not stay lit, proceed as follows:
a) Push in gas control knob and turn counter clockwise to the "LOW"
position.
b) Keep depressing the control knob, put a long stem lighter into the
ignition hole on the emitter screen. To light the burner.
c) Repeat step 4.
FLAME CHARACTERISTIC
The flame pattern at the emitter screen should be visually checked
whenever heater is operated. Normally the burner flame is blue, but
little yellow flame is acceptable.
If flames extend beyond surface of the emitter grid , or the phenomena
of flame lift or light back, or black spot is accumulating on the emit
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ter grid or reflector, the heater should be turned off immediately. The
heater should not be operated again until the unit is serviced and or
repaired.
WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH OR MOVE HEATER FOR AT LEAST 45 MINUTES AFTER USE. ALLOW
EMITTER AND REFLECTOR TO COOL BEFORE TOUCHING.
WARNING: IF AT ANYTIME YOU ARE UNABLE TO LIGHT THE BURNER AND SMELL GAS, WAIT 5
MINUTES TO ALLOW GAS TO DISSIPATE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO LIGHT AGAIN.
AFTER FIRST LIGHTING
The burner may be noisy when initially turned on. To eliminate excessive noise form the burner, set the Con-
trol Knob to “LOW”, then turn the Control Knob to heat level desired.
White smoke may appear around the Emitter Screen during the first few minutes of initial lighting. This is the
heater burning up the oil used in manufacturing. Both smoke and odor will dissipate after approximately 30
minutes.
OPERATION
Emitter Screen
Ignition Hole
36”
36”
36”
