patio NPC05, Assembly Instructions Manual

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AEI CORPORATION 2005

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1.  The assembly and installation of this appliance must conform with local codes or in the 

absence of local codes, to the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1-1988. 

 
2.  There must be adequate clearances around all air openings into the combustion 

chamber.   You must also have adequate clearances from combustible materials and an 
adequate air supply going to the heater.  See page 19 for specific clearances from 
combustibles. 

3. 

A HIGH QUALITY NATURAL GAS REGULATOR, DOUBLE QUICK 
DISCONNECT COUPLER, AND 12 FOOT HOSE SET WITH SAFETY SHUT 
OFF VALVE HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR YOUR SAFETY AND 
CONVENIENCE.  THE REGULATOR HAS BEEN PRE SET TO OPERATE 
YOUR HEATER AT 4.5” WATER COLUMN.   ALL OF THESE COMPONENTS 
MUST BE USED FOR THE SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR HEATER.  DO NOT 
ATTEMPT TO REPLACE, MODIFY, OR ALTER THE COMPONENTS 
PROVIDED WITH YOUR HEATER

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4.  The maximum inlet supply pressure CANNOT EXCEED 10” W.C. natural gas.  

5. 

Test all fittings and connections with a 

soapy solution

 prior to use.  

Never use an 

open flame or open flame device. 

6.  Certain items or materials when stored under the heater or too close to the heater head 

will be subject to radiant heat that could cause these items to be damaged. 

7.  Please review carefully and follow all assembly instructions as shown from pages 11 – 

16. If you do not understand any of these instructions or feel uncomfortable assembling 
your unit please call your selling dealer or call us directly at 949-474-3070. 

8.  Please carefully inspect the rubber hose included with the unit before each use. Be sure 

there are no visible cracks, damage, abrasion, or other signs of visible wear.  If the 
hose, quick connect couplers, or main shut-off valve appear to have any problem 
whatsoever they should be replaced with a genuine Patio Comfort replacement part. 

9.  When using your heater with 12-foot hose please be sure that the hose is placed in a 

manner where it cannot be damaged or positioned in a way that someone might trip 
over it. 

10. Please follow the lighting and shutdown instructions on page 20- 21 to insure safe use.