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Safety and Warranty

property damage. The following symbols shown below are used extensively throughout this manual. Always 

heed these precautions, as they are essential when using any mechanical or fueled equipment.

DANGER

Failure to comply with the precautions and instructions provided with this heater can result in death, serious 

bodily injury and property loss or damage from hazards of fre, explosion, burn, asphyxiation, and/or carbon 

monoxide poisoning. Only persons who can understand and follow the instructions should use or service this 

heater.

DANGER

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1.  Shut off gas to the appliance.

2.  Extinguish any open flame.

3.  If odor continues, keep away from the appliance and immediately call you gas supplier or fire department.

DANGER

•  EXPLOSION - FIRE HAZARD.

•  Keep solid combustibles, such as building materials, paper or cardboard, a safe distance away from the 

heater as recommended by the instructions.

•  Provide adequate clearances around air openings into the combustion chamber.

•  Never use the heater in spaces which do or may contain volatile or airborne combustibles, or products such 

as gasoline, solvents, paint thinner, dust particles or unknown chemicals.

•  During operation, this product can be a source of ignition. Keep heater area clear and free from 

combustible materials, gasoline, paint thinner, cleaning solvents and other flammable vapors and liquids. 

Do not use heater in areas with high dust content. Minimum heater clearances from combustible materials: 

three (3) feet from the sides & two (2) feet from the top.

DANGER

•  EXPLOSION - FIRE HAZARD.

•  Never store propane near high heat, open flames, pilot lights, direct sunlight, other ignition sources or 

where temperatures exceed 120 degrees F (49°C).

•  Propane vapors are heavier than air and can accumulate in low places. If you smell gas, leave the area 

immediately.

•  Never install or remove propane cylinder while heater is lighted, near flame, pilot lights, other ignition 

sources or while heater is hot to touch.

•  This heater is red hot during use and can ignite flammables too close to the burner. Keep flammables at 

least 3 feet from sides & 2 feet from top. Keep gasoline and other flammable liquids and vapors well away 

from heater.

•  Store the propane cylinder outdoors in a well ventilated space out of reach of children. Never store the 

propane cylinder in an enclosed area (house, garage, etc.). If heater is to be stored indoors, disconnect the 

Summary of Contents for 31879

Page 1: ...Revised 09 02 2016 Toll Free 1 800 465 0234 Fax 905 607 0234 Email service omcan com www omcan com Patio Heaters Models PH CN 0042 S 0042 P Items 31879 37878 Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ...16 17 17 18 19 Table of Contents Section General Information Safety and Warranty Technical Specifications Installation Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts Breakdown Warranty Registration Mode...

Page 3: ...e It s of the utmost importance to save these instructions for future reference Also save the original box and packaging for shipping the equipment if servicing or returning of the machine is required...

Page 4: ...descuidado de este equipo El producto solo podra ser operado por una persona mayor de 18 a os en su sano juicio y no bajo alguna influencia de droga o alcohol y que este ha sido entrenado en el correc...

Page 5: ...roducts such as gasoline solvents paint thinner dust particles or unknown chemicals During operation this product can be a source of ignition Keep heater area clear and free from combustible materials...

Page 6: ...ors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance An LP cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WARNING FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY CARB...

Page 7: ...ames of any kind many feet away from the original leak Use only propane gas set up for vapor withdrawal Store or use propane gas in compliance with local ordinances and codes or with ANS NFPA 58 Turn...

Page 8: ...S AND LABOUR BENCH WARRANTY Within the warranty period contact Omcan Inc at 1 800 465 0234 to schedule a drop off to either an Omcan authorized service depot in the area or to an Omcan Service warehou...

Page 9: ...ol Box Assy to the holes of upper support press to secure the pins Using 4pcs screw M5x10 to secure the upper support and Control Box Assy Hardware Used Philips Screwdriver x1 Screw M5x10 x8 3 Assembl...

Page 10: ...the hole on the control box assembly and put the pothook of front panel to the holes of bottom plate Hardware Used Knob x1 11 Propane Only Proper Hose Connection WARNING Ensure the hose does not conta...

Page 11: ...ach regulator to cylinder Complete attachment Install cylinder and secure with the propane tank strap tightly Do not store a spare LP gas cylinder under or near this appliance Never fill the cylinder...

Page 12: ...e 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 ser...

Page 13: ...PILOT position Then turn the knob to the level of heat desired Note In Normal condition the height of flame is 2 3 height of glass tube under Hi position The height of flame is 1 3 height of glass tu...

Page 14: ...s at least 24 in on top and at least 36 in on sides from combustible materials 12 Heater is on a hard and level surface 13 There are no signs of spider or insect nests 14 All burner passages are clear...

Page 15: ...me Heater does NOT reach the desired temperature Heater glow is excessively uneven Heater makes popping noises Spiders and insects can nest in burner or orifices This dangerous condition can damage he...

Page 16: ...cylinder warms up and becomes unfrosted Blockage in orifice Clear blockage Control knob is not in ON position Turn control knob to ON Burner flame is low Gas pressure is low Turn cylinder valve OFF a...

Page 17: ...Control Box Assembly for BFH 11 42783 Bolt M6x10 for BFH 20 40658 Glass Tube for BFH 3 42777 Lower Support for BFH 12 42784 M6 Flange Nut for BFH 21 42771 Upper Support for BFH 4 42778 Block Belt for...

Page 18: ...18 Parts Breakdown Model PH CN 0042 S 31879 Model PH CN 0042 P 37878...

Page 19: ...er online by visiting OMCAN PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION 3115 Pepper Mill Court Mississauga Ontario Canada L5L 4X5 www omcan com warrantyregistration html or email to service omcan com Purchaser s In...

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