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WARNING: FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish and open flame.
3. If odor continues, immediately call you
gas supplier.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 – WARNING
Fuels used in gas or oil-fired appliance and
the products of combustion of such fuels,
contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects and
other reproductive harm. California Health &
Safety Code Sec. 25249.6
Safety Precautions:
•
Care must be taken for the supervision of
children in the vicinity of an operating or hot
heater.
•
Due to the high surface temperatures adults and
children must observe clearances to avoid burns
or clothing ignition.
•
Check the heater thoroughly for damage. DO
NOT operate a damaged heater.
•
The heater should be inspected before each use,
and at least annually by a qualified service
person.
•
Do Not Modify the heater or operate a heater,
which has been modified from its original
condition.
•
Do Not operate a heater that is not fully
assembled.
•
Use only with propane gas.
•
Use only Vapor withdraw propane cylinder.
•
Disconnect the propane cylinder from the heater
when not in use.
•
Never use the heater if the ballast weight is not
assembled onto the base. The base must be
weighted to avoid tipping.
•
Use only the regulator provided with the heater.
Never connect heater to an unregulated gas
supply.
•
This heater is for outdoor use only; even so
make sure that there is ample fresh air
ventilation. DO NOT use in buildings, garages,
or other enclosed spaces.
•
If at any time gas odor is detected,
IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE operation until
the source of gas has been located and
corrected. See Fuel Safety Precautions for
more details about smelling odors.
•
Install the heater such that it is not directly
exposed to water spray, rain and or dripping
water or wind.
•
Always maintain minimum clearances to people
or combustibles (like paper) of: Horizontal from
dome (360
o
) – 3ft; Ceiling – 3ft.
•
Operate only on a level stable surface.
•
Do not move, handle or service while hot or
burning.
•
Do not use heater in a windy condition where
wind speed exceeds 10 mph.
•
Use only in accordance with local codes.
•
Do not hang or attach clothing or any other
combustibles from, on or near heater.
•
Check control compartment burners and
circulation air passageways for free air passage;
make sure that there are no obstructions. These
areas are a common location for spider webs,
which can present a dangerous condition,
damage the heater and render it unsafe for use.
The heater must be checked if any of the
following conditions exist:
a. Gas smell along with predominate
yellow tipping of the burner flames.
b. Heater does not reach temperature.
c. Uneven burner glow.
d. Burner makes popping noises during
normal use, other than during shutdown.
•
Only a qualified service person should install
and repair this heater.
•
Stainless steel emitter and gas valve should not
be cleaned or painted. The reflector and control
cover may be cleaned with a non-corrosive /
non-combustible solution, but not painted.
•
After initial assembly and after every cylinder
replacement, all gas connection should be
checked for leaks with a soap and water solution,
NEVER USE FLAME
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