Cleaning & maintenance
To enjoy outstanding performance of your heater for years make sure you
perform the following maintenance activities on a regular basis:
• Keep exterior surfaces clean.
• Use warm soapy water for cleaning. Never use flammable, corrosive or
abrasive cleaners.
• While washing your unit, be sure to keep the area around the burner and
pilot assembly dry at all time. If the gas control is exposed to water in any
way, do NOT try to use it. It must be replaced.
• After a long break from operation, the unit should be inspected for spiders,
spider webs or other insects.
• Air flow must be unobstructed. Keep controls. Burner and circulating air
passageways clean.
Signs of possible blockage include:
• Gas odour with extreme yellow tipping of flame.
• Heater does NOT reach the desired temperature.
• Heater glow is excessively uneven.
• Heater makes popping noises.
• Spider and insects can nest in burner or orifices. This dangerous condition
can damage the heater and render it unsafe for use. Clean burner holes by
using a heavy duty pipe cleaner. Compressed air may help clear away small-
er particles.
• Carbon deposits may create a fire hazard. Clean reflector and glass tube
inside with soapy water if any carbon deposits develop. Always be careful
when cleaning the glass tube.
Cleaning & maintenance
Between uses:
• Turn the control knob to "OFF" position.
• Turn LPG cylinder to "OFF" position.
• Store heater upright in an area sheltered away from weather conditions
(such as rain, sleet, hail, snow).
• If desired, cover heater to protect exterior surfaces and to help prevent dust
and debris collecting in air passages.
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