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SAFETY AND GENERAL COMMON SENSE PRECAUTIONS
•IT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN TO USE THIS HEATER INDOORS! There is no exhaust pipe!
•Check the vent frequently for nests and debris. Especially after a long period without use.
•Prevent scalding. Keep the heater set at a safe temperature.
•Mount the heater in a location away from small children and animals. The exhaust opening
can be of high temperature during and immediately after use. Do not touch this area.
•Please be aware of flammable materials in the vicinity of the heater. Such as pine needles,
dry grasses, rags, paper etc… Prevent fires by being aware of these things.
•Mount the heater in a location as to not conduct lightning. Be aware that a lightning strike
can ruin this device.
•Be sure to include a notation of this device with your insurance company if required.
•It should be mounted in a location so as to prevent it from being stolen. In some areas,
users build a metal wire frame cage in which to enclose the heater to prevent theft.
•Always check for gas leakage. A professional should check all connections after installation
and at times in the future. Be sure to mount the gas lines in a way that they will not be
disturbed by children playing or being inquisitive, lawn mowing, gardening, or general
home activities.
•Never install this heater in a place that can freeze. In case of an unusual freeze prediction,
it is best to turn the heater off, and completely drain it before the freezing occurrence. If
this heater is used for a seasonal application such as a lake cabin, it should be completely
drained, disconnected and placed indoors for safe keeping. This is the type of thing that
can disappear from the lake home during long periods without use and will last longer if
protected from harsh weather when not in use for these long periods.
•To prevent freezing, shut off the power button. Shut off the water supply to the heater.
Open and drain all the water from both the hot and cold sides of the heater. Blow air
through the water pipes of the heater to be sure it has been completely drained.
•For LP – LPG users, an unstable flame may be caused by a malfunction of the gas regulator
valve which is typically located at the gas storage tank itself. Immediately stop using the
heater and contact a professional technician for assistance.
•For NG (Natural Gas) users, if the becomes unstable this may be caused by instable gas
pressure. Immediately stop using the heater and contact a professional technician as this
may be a dangerous situation and can damage the heater.
•Never place flammables on the heater. It is not to be used for drying objects or clothing.
•For LPG users, never tilt or invert the tank for any reason. Always use a national standard
type of regulator valve.
•LPG users must be aware that when the tank runs low on gas, there can be a carbonizing
situation which can cause deposits in the combustion chamber. In this case, the flame will
turn from blue to yellow, smoke will usually be emitted from the exhaust and increased
carbon monoxide will be produced. In this case, shut down the heater and refill the tank.
•The heater must be installed vertically.
•In case of an abnormal burn. E.g. backfire, flame-out, yellow flame, black smoke, unusual
smell, noise, or other abnormal occurrences, shut down the heater and contact a service
professional.
