Use and Care Manual
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
Note: Improper operation can cause injury or property damage. If at any time you are unable to light burner and
smell gas, wait 5 minutes to allow gas to dissipate before attempting to light heater.
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
DO NOT touch or move heater for at least 45 minutes after use. Allow emitter and dome to cool before touching.
CAUTION:
Avoid inhaling fumes emitted from the heater’s first use. Smoke and odor from the burning of oils used in
manufacturing will appear. Both smoke and odor will dissipate after approximately 30 minutes. The heater should
NOT produce thick black smoke.
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
Be careful when attempting to manually ignite this heater. Holding in the control knob for more than 10 seconds
before igniting the gas will cause a ball of flame upon ignition.
NOTE:
1-lb. tank lasts about 25 minutes before it freezes. The burning process draws heat from the tank at a faster rate
than the tank can supply, causing it to freeze. This is not a defect
When Heater is ON: Emitter screen will become bright red due to the intense heat. The color is more visible at
night. Burner will display tongues of blue and yellow flame. These flames should not be yellow or product thick
black smoke, indication an obstruction of airflow through the burners. The flame should be blue with straight
yellow tops. If excessive yellow flame is detected, turn off heater and consult “Troubleshooting” on page 13.
• Abrasive cleaners will damage this product.
• Never use oven cleaner to clean any part of heater.
• Do not clean any heater part in a self-cleaning oven. The extreme heat will damage the finish.
• More frequent cleaning may be required as necessary. It is imperative that control
compartment, burners and circulating air passageways of the heater be kept clean.
• Spiders and insects can create a dangerous condition that may damage heater or make it
unsafe. Keep burner area clean of all spiders, webs or insects. Clean burner holes by using a
heavy-duty pipe cleaner. Compressed air may help clear away smaller particles.
• Inspect heater before each use.
• Have heater inspected annually and repairs should be made by a qualified service person.
For complete shutdown
1. Please turn the knob to LOW first, then push and turn to OFF for
complete shut off.
2. Turn the gas tank off completely (Remove the 1lb tank from unit).
3. If you experience any ignition problem, turn off the heater and gas
supply, and consult “Troubleshooting” on page 18.
Visually check the burner flame against the illustrations to the right:
Flame should be blue with slight yellow tips.
You should see a smaller flame in LOW position than seen on HIGH.
Perform flame check prior to each use. If only low flame is seen, refer
to “Burner flame is low” in the “TROUBLESHOOTING” on page 18.
HIGH
OFF
LOW
HIGH
OFF
LOW