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MAINTENANCE & CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Cleaning the Burner
CAUTION
Check and clean burner / manifold tube for insect nests. A clogged tube can lead to fire
beneath the appliances.
Spiders’ nests or wasps’ mud inside the burner may cause fire. If a
fire occurs, immediately turn off gas supply at LP tank valve. (See representative illustration
in Fig.1.)
Note:
Spiders and small insects can spin webs and build nests inside the burner. This especially occurs
in late summer and fall before frost when spiders are most active. These nests can obstruct gas flow
and cause a fire in and around the burner and orifice. Such a fire can cause operator injury and serious
damage to the appliance.
To help prevent a blockage and ensure full heat output, clean and inspect burner tube often (once or
twice a month). NOTE: Water or air pressure will not normally clear a spider web.
Steps for Cleaning the Burner:
1. Remove brass connector / hose from the burner.
2. Look inside the burner tube for nests, webs, or mud.
Fig. 1
3. To remove the above obstructions, use an accessory
FLEXIBLE
venture brush or bend a small hook on one end of
a long flexible wire such as the one shown in Fig. 2.
4. Inspect and clean the burner if needed.
5. Reattach brass connector to burner.
Fig 2
Cleaning and Maintenance
Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
Do not block holes in bottom or sides of appliance.
Check burner flames regularly.
Use appliance only in well-ventilated space. NEVER use in enclosed space such as carport, garage,
porch, covered patio, or under ANY overhead construction.
Completely thaw meat and poultry prior to placing in hot oil.
To minimize splattering, dry surfaces of meat and poultry prior to placing in hot oil.
When LP tank is connected to appliance, store outdoors in well-ventilated space and out of reach of
children.
Store appliance indoors ONLY if LP tanks turned off and disconnected, removed from appliance and
stored outdoors.
To keep the appliance clear and free from gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
Not obstructing the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
Keeping the ventilation opening(s) of the cylinder enclosed free and clear from debris.