Instructions / Assembly
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Shut Down:
Operation Checklist
For a safe and pleasurable heating experience, perform this check before each use.
Before Operating:
1. I am familiar with entire owner’s manual and understand all precautions noted.
2. All components are properly assembled, intact and operable.
3. No alterations have been made.
4. All gas connections are secure and do not leak.
5. Wind velocity is below 10 mph / 8.046km/h.
6. Unit will operate at reduced efficiency below 40°F/ 4°C.
7. Heater is outdoors (outside any enclosure).
8. There is adequate fresh air ventilation.
9. There is an AA battery inside the Electric igniter and the battery is new.
When heater is ON:
The flame should be blue with straight yellow tops. If excessive yellow flame is detected, turn off
heater and consult “Troubleshooting” on page 20.
Re-lighting:
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.
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Heater will be hot after use. Handle with extreme care.
1. Turn control knob clockwise to “PILOT” ( ). (Normally, burner will make a slight popping
sound when extinguished.) Burner will extinguish but PILOT will remain ON.
2. To extinguish PILOT, depress control knob and continue to turn it clockwise to “OFF” ( ).
3. Turn cylinder valve clockwise to OFF and disconnect regulator when heater is not in use.
Note: After use, some discoloration of the glass tube and flame screen is normal.
Note: For your safety, control knob cannot be turned “OFF” ( ) without first
depressing control knob in “PILOT” ( ) position and then rotating it to “OFF” ( ).
1. Turn control knob to “OFF” ( ).
2. Wait at least 5 minutes to let gas dissipate before attempting to relight pilot.
3. Repeat the “Lighting” steps on prior page.
Normal Abnormal
Note:
In normal condition the height of the flame is 2/3 when it is in the HIGH
position. the height of the flame is 1/3 the height of the glass tube when
it is in the LOW position. The flame should be stable and bright. These
flames should not be yellow or produce thick black smoke, indicating 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 20.