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Operation
2. Fully open gas valve.
Note:
For initial start or after any cylinder change, hold control knob in for 2 minutes to purge air from gas
lines before proceeding.
3. Depress control knob and turn knob counter.
- Clockwise to IGNITE position, then to PILOT position (you will hear 2 clicks).
4. With the pilot light lit, keep control knob depressed for 30 seconds. (Figure 3)
NOTE:
If the pilot light has not ignited, turn heater control knob to OFF position, fully close gas valve, wait
5 minutes, then repeat steps 2–4 of the Lighting Instructions.
NOTE:
If the pilot light ignites but does not stay lit, turn heater control knob to OFF position, fully close
propane gas valve, wait 5 minutes, then repeat steps 2–3. Now, using a lighter, ignite the pilot light through
the ignition hole on the emitter screen.(Figure 4) Once the pilot light is lit, depress control knob for 30
seconds.
5. After depressing the control knob for 30 seconds, turn control knob to LOW. To increase the temperature,
turn towards HIGH.(Figure 5)
If you experience any ignition problem please consult “Troubleshooting”
on page 17.
CAUTION:
Avoid inhaling fumes emitted from the heater’s first use.
Smoke and odor from the burning of oils used in manufacturing will
appear. Both smoke and odor will dissipate after approximately 30
minutes. The heater should NOT produce thick black smoke.
NOTE:
The burner may be noisy when initially turned on. To eliminate
excessive noise from the burner, turn the control knob to the 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 tube
under Low position. The flame is stable and bright. No noise nor black
smoke. Contrarily it is abnormal condition.
WARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY
Be careful when attempting to manually ignite this heater. Holding in the control know for more than 10
seconds before igniting the gas will cause a ball of flame upon ignition.
WHEN HEATER IS ON
The flame should be blue with straight yellow tops. If excessive yellow flame is detected, turn off heater and
consult “Troubleshooting” on page 17.
RE-LIGHTING
Note:
For your safety, control knob cannot be turned OFF without first depressing control knob in PILOT
position and then rotating it to OFF.
1. Turn control knob to OFF.
2. Wait at least 5 minutes, to let gas dissipate, before attempting to relight Pilot.
3. Repeat the “Lighting” steps on prior page.
