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Operating Instructions and Owner’s Manual
ENERCO GROUP, INC. | Gas-Fired Infra-Red Portable Heater
burning appliances are operated, ALWAYS provide additional
ventilation. Increase the area of each opening by at least 2
square inches for each 1,000 BTU’s per hour of additional
input rating.
MINIMUM CLEANANCE FROM
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
A.
When operating, the heater surfaces are extremely hot.
Keep sleeping bags, clothing, and all combustible materials
clear of the heater by at least the distances shown on page 2.
B. WARNING:
Provide ample ventilation. This heater
consumes air (oxygen). Do not use this heater in unventilated
structures to avoid endangering your life. Provide additional
ventilation for any additional fuel-burning appliances and
additional occupants.
C. WARNING:
To avoid injury or property damage never allow
clothing, tents or other combustible material within 30” of the
heater. This heater must be located at least 18” above the
floor level when in use. Never operate the heater when
sleeping.
D. WARNING:
Never direct the heat output of this heater
toward any propane tank within 20 feet.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
A.
Make sure the lever on the heater is “off” by placing lever
down to the “OFF” position.
B.
Carefully screw disposable cylinder hand tight into the inlet
tapping of valve. Make sure gas cylinder is in upright position.
C.
Make sure the heater is firmly placed in the metal stand.
D.
Make sure knurled lock nut is tightened securely – Figure 1.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
A.
Before attempting to light the heater, check all fittings and
connections with a soap solution. NEVER USE A MATCH TO
CHECK FOR LEAKS. Should a gas leak occur, do not attempt
to repair or use heater. Return the heater to your dealer or the
address given on last page.
B.
Fuel – This heater must be used with propane fuel cylinders
as stated in paragraph 4 and 5 on page 2.
WARNING:
USE HD.5 PROPANE GAS ONLY.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TYPE FUEL. SEE
YOUR PROPANE DEALER IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS REGARDING FUEL.
C.
Turn the heater’s “ON-OFF” lever to “ON”.
D.
To light, press “Sparklite” Ignitor and valve button on the
safety shut-off valve at the same time. (See fig. 2) After the
heater is lit, continue to hold valve button in for 30 seconds,
then release the button slowly.
CAUTION: DO NOT PUSH IN
VALVE BUTTON BEFORE DEPRESSING SPARKLITE.
E. If burner does not light within 30 seconds, turn the heater’s
valve lever to “off” and allow at least five minutes for gas to
dissipate before attempting to relight.
F. NOTE:
Should the orifice become clogged as indicated by
low volume of gas when operating in “ON” with a full
cylinder, or should the heater fail to operate properly for any
reason, return the heater to the dealer or the address given
on last page for repair or replacement. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
REPAIR OR TAMPER WITH HEATER.
