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If you feel uncomfortable working on the heater, please contact your servicing dealer or
distributor for the name and number of a qualified service technician.
Cleaning & Maintenance
Your heater has been produced from highly weather resistant materials and only requires minimum cleaning
and maintenance.
Cleaning must be performed when the heater is cold.
Your patio heater will last longer
if it is cleaned and maintained properly. It is very important that the air required for the combustion process is
not blocked going to the burner. Orifices, burner venturis, vents, and other openings must be kept free of dirt
and spider webs. You can use a can of pressurized air to clean debris from the emitter grid. It can also blow
off any dust inside the emitter grid. If your pilot orifice or main burner orifice becomes clogged, corroded, or
blocked you will need to remove the reflector and emitter grid to clean these components.
Stainless steel does not “rust,” however varying atmospheric conditions; areas with acid rain, or
beach and ocean areas with heavy misty conditions may leave brown deposits, surface rusting, or
surface oxidation on the heater. This is to be expected of any stainless steel product used outdoors.
We recommend washing the outer stainless steel or painted surfaces components such as the post
and decorative cover and perforated material around the lighting instructions with a mild detergent
solution and immediately wiping it clean with a dry soft cloth. The stainless steel can be expected to
darken, possibly distort, and discolor around the heater head and pan as it sustains extreme
temperatures. This is normal and to be expected with any outdoor gas heating or cooking appliance
that operates at high temperatures.
Never use a cleaning agent that is flammable or corrosive near the heater head
. There are several
excellent stainless steel cleaners available through your local dealer for our stainless steel models. If you do
not find a suitable local source call us directly and we can provide you with an excellent cleaner. Never spray
any cleaning product on the emitter grid or burner area. Never clean the heater when it is operating.
The burner ports must also be kept clear so that the burner burns evenly and the flow of gas is not restricted.
If the heater is not performing adequately, it will be necessary remove the emitter grid assembly to check the
burner and burner venturi.
In a salt air or ocean environment, corrosion and rust occurs at a far greater rate than in non-ocean areas.
You will need to more frequently check for corrosion and replace parts as required. The best protection for the
critical heater head is a
Patio Comfort
cover that has been specifically designed for your heater. The cover
can be purchased at your
Patio Comfort
dealer. A stainless steel protective cleaner such as PGS Stainless
Steel Cleaner will help protect the finish of all stainless steel components.
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