Use and Care Manual
OPERATION | MAINTENANCE
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OPERATION AND SAFETY:
• Unit will operate at reduced eciency below 40F
• Children and adults should be alerted to hazards of high surface temperatures. Stay away to avoid burns.
• More frequent cleaning may be necessary to control the compartment burner and circulang air
passageways of the heater is to be kept clean and free of debris and/or spider nest.
SHUT DOWN:
1. Turn the control knob clockwise to OFF while depressing the knob. Normally the burner will make a
slight popping noise when exnguished.
2. Turn the cylinder valve clockwise to OFF and disconnect the regulator when the heater is not in use.
NOTE: Aer use, some discoloraon of the emier screen is normal.
AFTER OPERATION:
1. Gas control knob is in the OFF posion.
2. The gas tank valve is OFF.
3. Disconnect gas line.
4. The heater is stored upright in a secure locaon.
MAINTENANCE:
1. Use soapy water for cleaning. Never use ammable or corrosive cleaning agents.
2. While cleaning your unit, be sure to keep the area around the burner and control compartment dry at
all mes. Do not submerge the control valve assembly. If the gas control is submerged in water. Do not
use it must be replaced.
3. Air ow must be unobstructed. Keep controls, burner and circulang air passageways are clean. Signs
of possible blockage include:
• Gas odor with extreme yellow pping of ame
• Heater does NOT reach the desired temperature
• Heater glow is excessively uneven
• Heater makes a popping noise
• Spider or insect nests are present. Compressed air can help clear away smaller parcles
• Carbon deposits may create a re hazard. Clean the dome and burner screen with warm soapy water.
NOTE: In a salt water air environment, such as near an ocean, corrosion occurs more quickly than normal.
Frequently check for corroded areas and repair them immediately prior to next use.