patio NPC05, Assembly Instructions Manual

 
 
Step 10: (See Figure #10) 

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Testing For Gas Leaks 

 
1)  The hose should be properly engaged at the 

quick disconnect coupler at the post and at 
the house supply.  Please turn the supply of 
gas ON. 

2)  Using a soapy solution carefully check each 

and every fitting, quick coupler, and gas 
connection.  Perform the leak test from the 
valve to your house gas supply all the way to 
the connections at the post. Also check where the fittings at the feed 
line hose is attached to the heater head.  You should do this with a 
soapy water solution.  There should be no open flames or other sources 
of ignition  near you when performing the leak test.   

Figure #10

3)  Never do the gas leak test with an open flame! 

4)  If you see bubbles at any connection you have a leak.   Shut off gas at 

the source. This leak must be remedied before going any further.  
Please re-tighten leaking fitting and once again check with a soapy 
water solution. Most leaks are the result of not tightening the fittings 
adequately. 

5) 

If you cannot stop the leak you should shut off the gas immediately at 
the shut-off valve and re-check your assembly.  If you are still having 
trouble achieving a gas tight connection you should call your Patio 
Comfort dealer or qualified gas technician.  All the of the key fittings 
and components are high quality brass fittings and have been pre-test 
ed at the factory.

Step 11: 

Figure #11 

If your unit passes the gas leak test 100% you 

can now secure the access panel at the 

bottom of the post with the four self-tapping 

 pan-head 

screws 

provided. 

(See Figure #11) 
 

 
 
Step 12:   

Figure #12 

 
Before the last assembly step of securing the 
head to the post, align the head and post and 
the gas inlet to minimize any possible trip 
hazards.  Always try to position your heater 
and hose in a way as to minimize trip hazards. 
(See Figure #12)