H-17 • Radiant Heaters
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Owner’s Manual • H-17
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put into operation. The hose assembly shall be
protected from animals, building materials, and
contact with hot surfaces during use. The replace-
ment hose assembly shall be that speci
fi
ed by the
manufacturer. See parts list.
10. Check for gas leaks and proper function upon
installation, before building repopulation and
when relocating.
11. If the gas
fl
ow is interrupted and the burner
fl
ame
is extinguished, immediately shut off the gas. Do
not relight the heater until you are sure that all
of the gas that may have accumulated through
the heater has cleared away. Do not relight the
heater until at least
fi
ve minutes have passed.
12. If the heater is to be relocated, make sure that
all gas connections are capped and the gas
supply is shut off. All connection points must
be leak checked after disconnection and after
reconnection.
13. The grower shall inspect the heater before build-
ing repopulation. Such inspection should consist
of, but is not limited to, the following points of
action:
-- Insure proper clearance of heater to nearest
combustible materials.
-- Check for general cleanliness. Clean if necessary.
-- Check for tightness of the gas hose connections.
14. A quali
fi
ed service person shall inspect the
heater and its gas train at least on an annual
basis. This should consist of, but is not limited to,
the following points of action:
-- Start-up and shut down of the heaters
-- Leak check of all pipe joints and hose
connections.
-- Thorough cleaning of the exterior of the heater, its
burner assembly, and emitter.
-- Thorough inspection of the heater’s component
parts for corrosion, stripped threads, etc. with
subsequent parts replacement as necessary.
-- Gas pressure checks.
15. Turn off the gas supply when the heater is not
in use.
WARNING
Burn Hazard
■
The heater’s emitter and canopy are extremely
hot during operation and shortly after shutting
down.
■
Always be aware of your proximity to the heater
and avoid contact with its hot surfaces during or
shortly after operation.
■
Failure to follow this warning can result in burns
leading to severe personal injury.
