Owners manual

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Leak Check
WARNING
• Perform all leak tests outdoors.
• Extinguish all open flames.
• NEVER smoke while carrying out the leak test.
• 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 dish washing detergent and three parts water).
2. Apply several drops of solution where hose attaches to regulator.
3. Apply several drops of solution where regulator connects to cylinder, apply the soapy solution to
all hose & valve connections.
4. Make sure all patio heater and light valves are OFF.
5. Turn cylinder valve ON.
If bubbles appear at any connection, there is a leak.
1. Turn cylinder valve OFF.
2. If leak is at hose/regulator connection: Add Teflon tape and re-attach the regulator to the hose
with wrenches. If bubbles continue appearing, the hose should be returned to the place of purchase.
3. If leak is at regulator/cylinder valve connection: disconnect, reconnect, and perform another leak
check. Apply the soapy solution to all hose & valve connections. If you continue to see bubbles after
several attempts, cylinder valve is defective and should be returned to cylinder’s place of purchase.
If NO bubbles appear at any connection, the connections are secure.
NOTE: Whenever gas connections are loosened or removed, you must perform a complete leak test.