Backyard Pro Patio Series User manual

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PATIO HEATER
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
05/2020
554PH1SS, 554PH1BZ, 554PH1STL, 554PH1BLK
If you smell gas:
1. Shut o gas to the appliance.
2. Exnguish any open ame.
3. If odor connues, keep away from the appliance and
immediately call your gas supplier or re department.
DANGER
Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors
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.
WARNING
Improper installaon, adjustment, alteraon, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Read the
owner’s manual thoroughly before installing or servicing this
equipment. If the informaon in this manual is not followed
exactly, a re or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
WARNING
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CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
This appliance can produce carbon
monoxide, which has no odor. Using it in
an enclosed space can kill you. Never use
this appliance in an enclosed space such as
a camper, tent, car, or home.
DANGER
KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Informaon.............................................................
Hardware & Contents........................................................
Assembly Instrucons.......................................................
Operaon...........................................................................
Troubleshoong.................................................................
Equipment Limited Warranty............................................
2-3
4-5
6-10
11
12-13
14

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Before you assemble or operate this unit, please carefully read this enre manual. Failure to do so may result in
a re, explosion, injury or death.
WARNING
• The installaon of this unit must adhere to local codes
and the Naonal Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223. 1/NFPA54,
OR CAN/CGA-B149.1, Naonal Gas and Propane
Installaon Code.
• THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY! This
product shall be used outdoors in a venlated space
and shall not be used in any enclosed area.
• This unit is to be used with propane gas only! (sold
separately)
• Do not aach a remote gas supply to this unit.
• This unit is not intended for natural gas.
• Converng this unit to natural gas is dangerous and not
recommended. The conversion of this unit will void the
manufacturer warranty.
• Do not use any solid fuel or charcoal for this unit.
• If the propane gas tank is leaking gas, you may hear,
see, or smell gas. Do the following:
1. Disconnect the propane gas tank.
2. Do not aempt to x the problem yourself.
3. Contact your gas supplier or re department for
help.
• Applying too much propane may result in gas pooling
and will not burn. Allow fresh air into the unit so that
the remaining gas may escape.
• Do not use a ame to check for gas leaks.
• The max. inlet supply pressure: max. Gas supply 11 in
w.c. (2.74kPa)
• Use LP propane tanks with the following dimensions:
diameter 12 in, height 18 in.
• You must use a propane tank that has a collar to
protect the gas valve.
• DO NOT ll tank over 80 percent full.
• The tank system must be set up for vapor withdrawal.
• Disconnue use if any part of the propane tank is
damaged. Rust and dents may be hazardous and
should be inspected by a gas supplier.
• Do not burn anything other than the provided
materials for this pao heater.
• Do not operate unit unl all parts are fully assembled.
• Do not paint or color any part of this heang unit.
• Unit may be hot while in use, do not aempt to move it
while in use.
• Never leave this heang unit unaended while in use.
• This unit is not intended for cooking.
• Keep any ammable items away.
• Keep a safe distance to avoid burning skin or clothing.
• Do not sit or rest hands or feet on this heang unit.
• Never place hands or ngers on upper poron of this
unit while in use.
• Keep all electrical cords and fuel supply hose away
WARNING
from heated surfaces.
• Combusble material should not be within 24 inches
of the top of the unit, or within 36 inches around the
enre unit.
• Keep the appliance area clear and free from
combusble material, gasoline and other ammable
vapors and liquids.
• If the ame goes out while burning, turn the gas valve
o. Wait 5 minutes before repeang the inial lighng
procedure. Once you have a ame started, hold down
the control knob for 1 minute.
• Do not add water into the unit.
• Do not operate unit if any part has been under water.
Call a service technician to replace any damaged parts,
should this occur.
• Do not disconnect any part while unit is in use.
• Do not store a spare propane tank on or near this unit.
• If the heang unit is indoors, detach the propane tank
and leave outdoors.
• Do not operate on a boat or vehicle. This unit must be
used on a at surface and outdoors ONLY.
• Always remove protecve cover before operang (if
applicable).
• Check for leaks aer not using the unit for long periods
of me.
• Children should never operate this unit. Children must
be supervised while near this unit.
• Keep gas tank at least 5 feet away from unit when lit. (if
external tank)
• The maximum gas supply pressure is 250psi.
• All installaon and repair should be done by a
qualied professional. This unit should be inspected
annually and cleaned regularly.
• Inspect all elements of this heang unit before each
use. If there is damage, the burner must be replaced.
• The gas supply tank should be constructed and marked
with the specicaons for the LP gas tanks of the U.S.
Department of Transportaon or the Naonal Standard
of Canada CAN/CSA-B339, LP gas tanks, spheres and
tubes for Transportaon of Dangerous Goods; and
Commission.
• The LP gas tank must have a listed overlling prevenon
device and a QCCI or Type I, (CGA810) LP gas tank
connecon.
• This appliance should not be used on plasc or arcial
wood decks.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of high surface temperatures and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignion.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
• Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the area of the appliance.
• Clothing or other ammable materials should not
be hung from the appliance or placed on or near the
appliance.
• Any guard or other protecve device removed for
servicing the appliance shall be replaced prior to
operang the appliance.
• Installaon and repair should be done by a qualied
service person. The appliance should be inspected
before use and at least annually by a qualied service
person. More frequent cleaning may be required
as necessary. It is imperave that the control
compartment, burners and circulang airways of the
appliance are kept clean.
NOTE: You must follow all steps to properly
assemble this heang item. Make sure the gas
valve is turned “OFF” before assembling. Do NOT
aempt to assemble without proper tools.
BE CAREFUL: WHEN CERTAIN MATERIALS OR
ITEMS ARE STORED ABOVE, BESIDE OR UNDER
THIS HEATER WHILE IN USE, THEY WILL BE
SUBJECT TO RADIANT HEAT AND COULD BE
SERIOUSLY DAMAGED.
Combusble materials should not be within 24
inches of the top of the unit, or within 36 inches
around the enre unit.

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HARDWARE
AA BB CC DD EE FF GG
HH II JJ KK LL MM
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
AA M6x10 Screw 8
BB M6 Nut 14
CC M8 Bolt 3
DD M6x22Bolt 6
EE Wrench 1
FF Reector Stud 3
GG Wing Nut 3
HH Washer 6
II Anchoring Arm 3
JJ Anchoring Nut 3
KK Cap Nut 9
LL Small screw 9
MM Webbing 1
Before beginning assembly of product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents
list and hardware contents list. If any parts are missing or damaged, do not aempt to assemble the product.
Esmated Assembly Time: 30 minutes
Tools Required for Assembly (not included): Phillips Screwdriver

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CONTENTS
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
AReector Panel 3
BCenter Reector 1
CHead Assembly 1
DPost 1
ETank Housing 1
F Post Support 1
G Support Legs 1
HRegulator 1
IBase 1
JWheel Assembly 1

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Align the holes in the wheel assembly (J) with the
holes in the base (I). Aach the wheel assembly
to the base using 2 pcs M6x10 screws (AA) and 2
pcs M6 nuts (BB).
2. Mount the 3 pcs anchoring arms (II) to the holes
on the base (I) using 6 pcs M6x10 screws (AA)
and 6 pcs M6 nuts (BB).
Oponal: If you wish, the pao heater can be xed
by hammering the 3 pcs anchoring nuts (JJ) into
ground through the anchoring arms aer assembly.
3. Aach the 3 pcs support legs (G) to the top of
the base (I) using 3 pcs M8 bolts (CC).

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
4. Aach the post support (F) to the top of the
support legs (G) using 6 pcs M6 x 22 bolts (DD)
and 6 pcs M6 nuts (BB).
5. Place the tank housing (E) on top of the
assembly.
6. Screw the threaded end of the reector studs
(FF) into the top holes of the head assembly (C).

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
7. Slide two reector panels (A) together and
assemble the outer rim using one small screw
(LL) and one cap nut (KK). Repeat this step with
the third reector panel (A). Once completed,
place the center reector (B) in the middle and
fasten using three M6 screws (AA) and three cap
nuts (KK). Righten all screws ghtly.
Remove plasc protecve coang on reector panel (A)
and center reector (B) before assembling!
WARNING
8. Aach the reector assembly made in step 7 to
the top of the reector studs (FF) on the head
assembly (C). Fasten with six at washers (HH)
and three wing nuts (GG).
9. Unscrew the four screws that are preassembled
on the head assembly (C). Place the head
assembly (C) into the top of the post (D) by
inserng the regulator (H) into the post (D).
Tightly fasten the previously removed screws
back into the head assembly (C) through the slots
at the top of the post (D).

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
10. Remove the pre-assembled screws from the
post support (F) and aach post (D) to the post
support (F) using those 4 screws.
11. Place the 20 lb gas cylinder in the center of the
base, fasten it with the webbing (MM).
12. Turn the cylinder valve on the tank clockwise
to close the propane tank. Aach the regulator
(H) to the cylinder valve by turning the regulator
coupling nut clockwise. Make sure it is fastened
securely and ghten connecons by hand only.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
• Before performing any maintenance always disconnect propane gas tank.
• Keep the heang item free and clear from combusble materials.
• Visually inspect burner for obstrucons and keep tank enclosure free and clear from debris.
• Use a so brush to get rid of the mild stains, loose dirt and soil aer the burner is completely cooled down.
Wipe down with a so cloth.
• Harsh weather condions may cause stubborn stains, discoloraon and possibly rust ping.
• Permanent damage may occur if powder or solvent comes in contact with painted or plasc components on
this heang unit.
• Keep the heang unit stored away from direct sunlight.
• If storing this unit inside, disconnect the propane gas tank from the gas valve.
• Not using manufacturer approved or supplied parts/accessories may result in a defecve condion and void
the warranty of this heang unit.
• Always place lid (if applicable) or protecve cover on heang item when not in use.