Instructions / Assembly

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
9. Heater is away from gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapours.
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. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should
stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
17. Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the area of the heater.
18. Clothing or other protective material should not be hung from the heater, or placed on or near the
heater.
19. Any guard or other protective device removed for servicing the heater must be replaced prior to
operating the heater.
20. Any repair of this heater should be done by a qualified service person. The heater should be
inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person.
21. More frequent cleaning may be required as necessary. It is imperative that control compartment,
burner and circulating air passageways of the heater be kept clean.
After Operation
1. Gas control is in OFF position.
2. Gas tank valve is OFF.
3. Disconnect propane gas cylinder.
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
• Do NOT touch or move heater for at least 45 minutes
after use.
• Reflector is hot to touch.
• Allow reflector to cool before touching.
To enjoy years of outstanding performance from your heater, make sure you perform the following
maintenance activities on a regular basis:
1. Keep exterior surfaces clean. Use warm soapy water for cleaning. Never use flammable or
corrosive cleaning agents.While cleaning your unit, be sure to keep the area around the burner and
pilot assembly dry at all times. Do not submerge the control valve assembly. If the gas control is
submerged in water, do NOT use it. It must be replaced.
2. Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
3. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
4. Keep the ventilation opening(s) of the cylinder enclosure free and clear from debris.
5. Air flow must be unobstructed. Keep controls, burner, and circulating air passageways clean.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Pilot won’t light
Pilot won’t stay lit
Burner won’t light
Burner flame is low
Carbon build-up
Thick black smoke
Gas odour with extreme
yellow tipping of flame.
Heater glow is
excessively uneven.
Heater makes
popping noises.
Cylinder valve is closed Open valve
Blockage in orifice or pilot tube
Air in gas line
Low gas pressure with cylinder valve
fully open
Igniter fails
Propane cylinder is frosted over
Blockage in orifice
Control knob is not in ON position
Gas pressure is low
Control knob fully ON
Dirt or film on reflector and burner screen
Blockage in burner
Blockage in orifice
Clean burner and orifices
Burner titl
Spiders and insects
Spiders and insects
Bad regulator
Change the regulator
Spiders and insects
Adjust the position of control box assembly
Remove blockage and clean burner
inside and outside
Check burner and orifices for
blockage
Clean reflector and burner screen
Clean burner and orifices
Clean burner and orifices
Outdoor temperature is less than 40ºF and
tank is less than 1/4 full
Turn cylinder valve OFF and replace
cylinder
Use a full cylinder
Turn control knob to ON
Dirt built up around pilot
Connection between gas valve and pilot
assembly is loose
Thermocouple is not operating correctly
Anti tilt switch could be faulty, or wires not connected properly
Clean or replace orifice or
pilot tube
Open gas line and bleed it
(pressing control knob in) for no
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
Clean dirt from around pilot
Tighten connection and perform
leak check
Replace thermocouple
Replace anti tilt switch/Connect wire properly
Wait until the propane cylinder
warms up and becomes unfrosted
Clear blockage
Note: Heater operates
at reduced efficiency
below 40ºF (5ºC)