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Do not return to place of purchase.
Caution: Liquid propane (LP) gas is flammable and hazardous if handled improperly. Become aware of the characteristics before using any LP product.
“20 lb.” LP Cylinder
• LP Characteristics – Flammable, explosive under pressure, heavier than air |
- settles in pools in low areas. |
• In its natural state, propane has no odor. For your safety, an odorant is |
added that smells like rotten cabbage. |
• Contact with LP can cause freeze burns to skin. |
• This heater is shipped from the factory for LP gas use only. |
• Use only Department of Transportation (DOT) approved “20 lb.” LP gas |
cylinders (same as those commonly used on gas grills) with Acme / Type 1 / |
QCC safety valves. These valves can be quickly identified because they |
have external and internal threads. |
• Never use an LP cylinder with a damaged body, valve, collar, or footring. |
Valve
Collar
Body
• Dented or rusted LP cylinders may be hazardous and should be checked by |
your LP gas supplier. |
• The cylinder supply system must be arranged for vapor withdrawl. |
• The cylinder used must include a collar to protect the cylinder valve. |
• When heater is not in use, turn LP cylinder OFF. |
• Always perform a leak test on gas connections whenever a cylinder is |
connected. Never use a flame to test for leaks. Do not smoke while performing |
a leak test. |
Caution: It is essential to keep the heater’s valve compartment, burners, and circulating air passages clean.
•Spiders and insects can create a dangerous condition that may damage heater or make it unsafe. Keep burner area clean of all spiders, webs, or insects.
•Inspect heater before each use.
•Have heater inspected annually and repairs should be made by a qualified service person.
•Check heater immediately if any of the following conditions exist:
•The smell of gas in conjunction with extreme yellow tipping of burner flames.
•Heater does not reach proper temperature.
Note: At temperatures less than 40ºF, heat output will be reduced.
•Heater’s glow is excessively uneven
•Burner makes popping noises during use.
Note: A slight pop is normal when burner is extinguished.
•Carbon deposits may create a fire hazard. Keep dome and emitter clean at all times.
•Do not clean heater with combustible or corrosive cleaners. Use warm, soapy water.
•Do not paint engine, engine access panel or dome.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY:
Beware of Spiders
Spiders or small insects can get into the burner tube or other openings of your heater, and spin webs or build nests. These obstructions can lead to gas flow problems. It is important to make frequent inspections of these areas and clean them when necessary.
Before operating your heater for the first time, be sure to check for obstructions that may have occurred during shipment.
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Owner’s manual and assembly instructions: model 153300 outdoor patio heater | 3/28/03 | 4 |
