Owner’s Manual OUTDOOR PATIO HEATER MODEL:PHTRGH/SS DANGER If you smell gas: 1. Shut off gas to the appliance. 2. Extinguish any open flame. 3. If odor continues, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your gas supplier or fire department. WARNING WARNING indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
PACKAGE CONTENTS Reflector Mesh Glass Tube Fixer Top Plate Upper Support (Long) Protective Guard Glass Tube Side Panel Black Silicone Ring Control Box Assembly Lower Support (Short) Block Belt Gas Hose & Regulator Wheel Assembly Bottom plate Front Panel Ceramic Fiber PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY A Reflector 1 PART B Mesh 1 K Block Belt 1 C Glass Tube Fixer 1 M Gas Hose & Regulator 1 D Top Plate 1 N Wheel Assembly 2 E Upper Support (Long) 3 O Bottom plate 1 F Protective Guard
HARDWARE CONTENTS Wing nut Qty. 3 Stud Qty. 3 Small Flat Washer Qty. 6 Knob Qty. 1 Fixing Bracket Qty. 3 M5x12mm Screw Qty. 35 M4 x 10 mm Screw Qty.1 Long Stem Lighter Qty.1 (used in conjunction with match to ignite heater manually Wrench Qty. 1 M6 x 12 mm Bolt Qty. 8 Chain Qty.1 Phillips Screwdriver Qty. 1 SAFETY INFORMATION This manual contains important information about the assembly, operation and maintenance of this patio heater.
SAFETY INFORMATION DANGER DANGER • CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD • This heater is a combustion appliance. All combustion appliances produce carbon monoxide (CO) during the combustion process. This product is designed to produce extremely minute, non-hazardous amounts of CO if used and maintained in accordance with all warnings and instructions. Do not block air flow into or out of the heater.
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING California Proposition 65 Combustion by-products produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. WARNING BURN HAZARD • Never leave heater unattended when hot or in use. • Keep out of reach of children. WARNING Certain materials or items, when stored under the heater, will be subjected to radiant heat and could be WARNING • This product is fueled by propane gas.
PREPARATION Before beginning assembly of product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list and hardware contents above. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the product. Contact customer service for replacement parts. Estimated Assembly Time: 90 minutes Tools Required for Assembly (not included): Phillips screwdriver w/ medium blade. Leak Detection Solution. Step Ladder. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3.Use Phillips screwdriver (LL) to fasten the control box assembly (J) and the bottom plate (O) with M5 x 12 mm screws (DD). Hardware Used M5 x 12 mm Screw Phillips Screwdriver 4.Use Phillips screwdriver (LL) to secure the top plate (D) to the upper supports (E) with M5 x 12 mm screws (DD).
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 5.Using wrench (KK) to assemble the wheel assembly (N) to the bottom plate (O) with M6 x 12 mm bolts (EE). Hardware Used M6 x 12 mm Bolt Wrench 6. Use Phillips screwdriver (LL) to secure the block belt (L) to the lower supports (K) with M5 x 12 mm screws (DD).
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 7. Carefully install the glass tube (G) between the center of top plate (D) and control box assembly (J). Make sure the end of the glass tube (G) is inserted securely into the three clips of the control box assembly (J). 8. Assemble the glass tube fixer (C). Insert the ceramic fiber (Q) to the quarzt tube fixer. Press the glass tube fixer to the glass tube. Make sure the ceramic fiber is outside of glass tube.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 9. Use Phillips screwdriver (LL) to install side panels (H) to bottom of assembly with M5 x 12 mm screws (DD). Note: Do not cover the panel where the magnet is. Hardware Used M5 x 12 mm Screw Phillips Screwdriver 10.Install the knob (GG) to M4x10 screw (HH). Hang the chain (II) to the hole on the control box assembly (J) and put the pothook of front panel to the holes of bottom plate.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 11. Assemble the protective guard and mesh. Insert the hooks of protective guard (F) to the holes of upper supports (E). Put the mesh (B) on the top plate (D). Make sure the screw holes align the holes of top plate (D). Use Phillips screwdriver (LL) to secure the mesh (B) and protective guard (F) to the top plate (D) with M5 x 12 mm screws (DD) and fixing bracket (FF). Hardware Used M5 x 12 mm Screw Fixing Bracket Phillips Screwdriver 12.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Warning: A dented, rusted or damaged propane cylinder may be hazardous and should be checked by your propane supplier. Never use a propane cylinder with a damaged valve connection. The propane cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or the standard for cylinders, spheres and tubes for transportation of dangerous goods and commission, CAN/CSA-B339. Standard 20 lb.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Leak Check WARNING • Perform all leak tests outdoors. • Extinguish all open flames. • NEVER leak test when smoking. • Do not use the heater until all connections have been leak tested and do not leak. Hose / Regulator Connection Regulator / Cylinder Connection 1. Make 2-3 oz. of leak check solution (one part liquid dishwashing detergent and three parts water). 2. Apply several drops of solution where hose attaches to regulator. 3.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS DANGER • CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD • For outdoor use only. Never use inside house, or other unventilated or enclosed areas. This heater consumes air(oxygen). Do not use in unventilated or enclosed areas to avoid endangering your life. Caution: Do not attempt to operate until you have read and understand all General Safety Information in this manual and all assembly is complete and leak checks have been performed. Before Turning Gas Supply ON: 1.
4. Push and release the igniter button until pilot flame is visible through the glass tube. 5. Once the pilot is lit, continue to depress the control knob for 30 seconds. 6. If the pilot does not stay lit, repeat steps 4 to 6. 7. If after repeating steps 4 to 6 unit does not light, then -push in control knob and turn counterclockwise to “PILOT” (Figure 3). -As you are depressing the control knob, place long stem lighter through the glass tube to light the pilot (Figure 4). 8.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY Be careful when attempting to manually ignite this heater. Holding in the control knob for more than 20 seconds before igniting the gas will cause a ball of flame upon ignition. 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 19.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 9. Heater is away from gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors. 10. Heater is away from windows, air intake openings, sprinklers and other water sources. 11. Heater is located at least 24" (top) / 36" (sides) from combustible materials. 12. Heater is on a hard and level surface. 13. There are no signs of spider or insect nests. 14. All burner passages are clear. 15. All air circulation passages are clear. 16.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Pilot won’t light POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Cylinder valve is closed Open valve Igniter fails Clean or replace orifice or pilot tube Open gas line and bleed it (pressing control knob in) for not more than 1 - 2 minutes or until you smell gas Turn cylinder valve OFF and replace cylinder Use match to light pilot; obtain new igniter and replace Dirt built up around pilot Clean dirt from around pilot Connection between gas valve and pilot assembly is loose Tighten conne
CARE AND MAINTENANCE • Spiders and insects can nest in burner or orifices. This dangerous condition can damage heater and render it unsafe for use. Clean burner holes by using a heavy-duty pipe cleaner. Compressed air may help clear away smaller particles. • Carbon deposits may create a fire hazard. Disassemble the reflector, unscrew the reflector spacer, take off the screen, take down one side of protective guards. Then take the glass tube from the heater and wash and clear.
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This product is inspected, tested and carefully packaged to minimize the chance of damage during shipment. If a part within one year from the date of purchase proves to be defective in material or fabrication under normal use, the part will be repaired or replaced. Sunheat International’s obligation under the warranty is to replace or repair defective parts at our discretion.
