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Lighting Under Windy Conditions
When using this heater outdoors on a windy day, it will be necessary
to use a match or long stem butane lighter to ignite the burner. It may
be difficult to keep the match lit long enough under windy conditions.
Follow the "Lighting instructions" procedure after doing the following:
1. Position the heater and tank such that the burner faces away from
the wind.
2. Position your body behind the heater such that your body blocks the
wind while you are following the instructions for lighting.
Turning off the Heater
1. Tightly close propane tank valve by turning clockwise.
2. Turn the heater regulator knob to the OFF position. Wait at least 30
minutes for the heater to cool before handling heater.
3. Always remove the heater from the propane tank after each use. Do
not store heater while attached to propane tank. Do not store propane
tank in a building, garage or any other enclosed area.
Maintenance Instruction
1. Turn unit off, allow heater to fully cool and disconnect propane hose
before performing any maintenance functions.
2. Keep unit clean and keep the inside of the unit debris free.
3. Have unit checked by a qualified technician at least once a year,
preferably prior to the heating season.
WARNING: Never attempt to service heater while it is connected to
propane supply, operating or hot. Severe burns can occur.
1. Keep heater clean.
2. Inspect heater before each use. Check connections for leaks. Apply
mixture of liquid soap and water to connections. Bubbles forming show
a leak that must be corrected. Correct all leaks at once.
3. The hose assembly shall be visually inspected prior to each use of
the heater. If it is evident there is excessive abrasion or wear, or the
hose is cut, it shall be replaced prior to the heater being put into
operation. The replacement hose assembly shall be that specified by
the manufacturer.
4. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person. The
heater needs to be maintained once a year.
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Storage
Never store a propane gas tank inside a building or in the vicinity of
any gas or oil burning appliance. When the propane tank is not
disconnected from the heater, the gas tank and heater must be stored
outdoors in a well ventilated area, out of the reach of children. If for
any reason the heater is to be stored indoors, the tank must be
disconnected and stored outdoors in a well ventilated area out of
reach of children, in accordance with the standard for the storage and
handling of liquefied petroleum gases, ANSI/NFPA 58 and CSA
B149.1, Natural gas and propane installation code. The plastic tank
valve plug supplied with your tank must be tightly installed when the
tank is disconnected from the heater.
CAUTION: Disconnect heater from propane supply tank(s).
1. Storage propane tank(s)in safe manner. Refer to Chapter 5 of
standard for storage and handling of Liquefied Petroleum
Gases,ANSI/NFPA 58,and the Natural Gas and Propane installation
Code CSA B149.1.Follow all local codes. Always store propane tanks
outdoors.
2. Place plastic cover caps over brass fittings on connector inlet and
regulator hose assembly.
3. Store in a dry, clean and safe place. When the heater is to be
stored indoors, the connection between the propane supply cylinder(s)
and the heater shall be disconnected and the cylinders) removed from
the heater and stored.
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