OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
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For outdoor use only. Never use inside
building, garage, or other unventilated or
enclosed areas. This heater consumes air
(oxygen). Do not use in unventilated or
enclosed areas to avoid endangering your life.
Caution: Do not attempt to operate until you have read and understand all General Safety Information in this
manual and all assembly is complete and leak checks have been performed.
Before Turning Gas Supply ON:
1. Your heater was designed and approved for outdoor use only. Do NOT use it inside a building, garage, or
any other enclosed area.
2. Make sure surrounding areas are free of combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
3. Ensure that there is no obstruction to air ventilation. Be sure all gas connections are tight and there are no
leaks.
4. Be sure the cylinder cover is clear of debris. Be sure any component removed during assembly or servicing
is replaced and fastened prior to starting.
Before Lighting:
1. Heater should be thoroughly inspected before each use, and by a qualified service person at least annually.
If relighting a hot heater, always wait at least 5 minutes.
2. Inspect the regulator and hose assembly (RR) for evidence of excessive abrasion, cuts, or wear.
Suspected areas should be leak tested. If the hose leaks, it must be replaced prior to operation. Only use
the replacement regulator and hose assembly (RR) specified by manufacturer.
Lighting:
Note: This heater is equipped with a pilot light that allows for safer startups and shutdowns. Pilot must be lit
before main burner can be started. Do NOT tilt the heater when lighting. The heater is also equipped with an
anti-tilt safety feature which will shut off the pilot gas flow when tilted in any direction. Make sure the heater is
positioned on a level surface before lighting.
1. Turn the control knob to the "OFF" ( O ) position.
2. Fully open LP cylinder valve.
3. Push control knob in and rotate counter clockwise to "PILOT" ( ) position (Figure 1).
Note: For initial start or after any cylinder change, hold control knob in for no more than 2 minutes or until
you smell gas to purge air from gas lines before proceeding.
DANGER
Igniter
Variable
control knob
Figure 1
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