Nevertestfor leakswith a flame.Priorto first use,at thebeginningof eachseason,or every time yourLPgas tankis changed,you must checkfor gasleaks.Followthesefoursteps:
1.Makea soapsolutionby mixingone part liquiddetergentandone partwater.
. Turn the Control Knob to the full OFF position, then turn the gas ON at source.
3.Apply the soap solution to all gas
connections. If bubbles appear in the soap solution the connections are not properly sealed. Check each fitting and tighten or repair as necessary.
. If you have a gas leak that cannot be repaired
by tightening, turn off the gas at the source,
disconnect fuel line from your patio heater and
call
Warning: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury, death or property damage and will void your product warranty.
Note: At first use, the Patio Heater Reflector may emit a slight odor and smoke due to the
1.Familiarize yourself with the safety instructions
and warnings at the front of this Owner'sManual. Do not smoke while lighting patio heater or check- ing gas supply connections. Be sure your patio heater is placed in accordance with the minimum
clearance from combustibles as shown on page 5 of this Owner'sManual.
2.Be sure the LP gas tank is filled.
3.Make sure all gas connections are securely tightened.
4.Set Control Knob to "OFF" and open the LP gas tankvalve.
5.Push and hold the Control Knob, then slowly turn it
to "PILOT". The Ignitor will continuously spark at the same time.
6.Look through the 1/2" Manual Lighting Hole to see if the Pilot Flame is lit. If lit, continue
pressing the Control Knob for 15 seconds to ensure the Pilot Flame remains on. If the
pilot is not lit, turn the Control Knob to "OFF", and wait 5 minutes for gas to clear before attempting to light again.
7. Releasethe ControlKnoband turnto "ON".
. If the patio heater does not light you may need to purge air from the gas line or reset the regulator excess gas flow device. Note: this procedure should be done every time a new LP gas tank is connected to your patio heater.
To purge air from your gas line and/or
reset the Regulator excess gas flow device:
•Turn the Control Knob to the off position.
•Turn off the gas at the tank valve.
•Disconnect Regulator from the LP gas tank.
•Let unit stand for 5 minutes.
•Reconnect the Regulator to LP gas tank.
•Turn the tank valve on slowly until 1/4 to 1/2 open.
•Follow lighting steps 5 through 7 listed on this page.
Z WARNING
A strong gas smell, or the hissing sound of gas indicates a serious problem with your patio heater or the LP gas tank. Failure to immediately follow the steps listed below could result in a fire or explosion which could cause serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
•Shut off gas supply to the patio heater.
•Extinguish any open flame.
•Get away from the LP gas tank.
•Do not try to fix the problem yourself.
•tf odor continues or you have a fire you cannot extinquish, call your fire department. Do not call near the LP gas tank because your telephone is an electrical device and could create a spark resulting in fire and/or explosion.
MAGNIFIED VIEW OF PILOT FLAME THROUGH
LIGHTING HOLE
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