OWNER’S MANUAL
OPERATING
APPLIANCE
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE
LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
WARNING: Do not use this appliance if any gas control parts have been under water. Immedi- ately call a qualified service per- son to inspect the Patio Fire and replace any part of the control system and any gas control that has been under water.
WARNING: All gas burning appliances may produce smoke, soot, or carbon monoxide during operation. These fumes can be harmful if the appliance is used anywhere other than in an open air,
BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the ground because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the ground.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
Lighting Using the Electronic Spark Ignition System
1.Open equipment shutoff valve.
2.If you smell gas, STOP! Turn the equipment shutoff valve to OFF. Check gas connections for leaks. Do not con- tinue until gas leaks are corrected.
3.After correcting leaks, wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow the safety information in column 1. If you do not smell gas, go back to step 1.
4.Make sure shutoff switch on control panel is in the ON position (see Fig- ure 6).
5.Push in and hold the electronic spark ignitor button. Note: You should be able to hear a rapid clicking sound from the burner bowl when the igni- tor button is depressed. If you do not hear anything, see Battery Check, this page, and Troubleshooting, pages 8 and 9.
6.Push in and hold control valve button (see Figure 7).
WARNING: Keep face and hands away from burner area.
7.When burner lights, release the igni- tor button. Keep control valve but- ton pushed in. Release button after 30 seconds.
Note: If heater fails to ignite within 10 seconds, gas supply line may have air in it. If so, repeat steps 1 through 7.
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8.To shut off appliance, push shutoff switch to the OFF position.
WARNING: Close equipment shutoff valve when appliance is not in use.
Lighting Manually with a Match
1.Open equipment shutoff valve.
2.If you smell gas, STOP! Turn the equipment shutoff valve to OFF. Check gas connections for leaks. Do not con- tinue until gas leaks are corrected.
3.Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas, STOP! Fol- low the safety information in column 1. If you do not smell gas, go back to step 1.
4.Push shutoff switch on control panel to the ON position.
5.Light a match and lay it on top of the lava rock just above the burner.
WARNING: Do not hold match. Lay burning match on top of lava rock.
6.Push in and hold control valve button.
WARNING: Keep face and hands away from burner area.
7.When burner lights, keep control valve button pushed in. Release but- ton after 30 seconds.
Note: If heater fails to ignite within 10 seconds, gas supply line may have air in it. If so, repeat steps 1 through 7.
8.To shut off appliance, push shutoff switch into the OFF position.
WARNING: Close equipment shutoff valve when appliance is not in use.
BATTERY CHECK
Ignitor Button
Figure 7 - Shutoff Switch, Ignitor Button, and Gas Control Valve Button
The electronic spark ignitor operates on one alkaline AA battery (not included). The battery is located within the ignitor module behind the ignitor button. See Battery Installation, page 6, for replace- ment instructions.
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