Gasmate CH203 User manual

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NOTE: USE OUTDOORS ONLY
PORTABLE CAMPING HEATER
Model No. CH203
3 TILE
Model No. CH200
2 TILE
Important: Retain these instructions for future use
04227 01/21
2 and 3 Tile Propane heater
Oxygen depletion system - enhanced safety device
which senses oxygen levels and switches off the
entire unit when at a low level
Includes safety ‘tip-over’ switch that halts the supply
of gas to the unit should it be accidentally knocked
over
Flame failure safety system - if flame goes out, gas
shuts off
Operates on propane gas and ULPG.
Supplied with hose and regulator
Push button electronic ignition - (3 Tile model only)
Portable, compact design with carry handle
Built-in storage compartment for hose and regulator
Gas certified to Australian and New Zealand
Standards

IMPORTANT
Read these instructions for use carefully.
Familiarise yourself with the appliance
before connecting it to its gas container.
Keep these instructions for future
reference.
ONLY USE IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS.
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD-USING THIS
APPLIANCE IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE MAY
CAUSE DEATH. DO NOT USE INSIDE CARAVANS,
TENTS, MARINE CRAFT, CARS, MOBILE HOMES
OR SIMILAR LOCATIONS.
• CAUTION: Accessible parts may be very hot.
Keep young children away.
• Do not modify this appliance.
• Do not move this appliance during use.
• Check that seals between the appliance and the
gas container are in place and in good condition
before connecting the gas container.
• Do not use the appliance if it has damaged or worn
seals.
• Do not use this appliance if it is leaking, damaged
or does not operate properly.
• Change the gas container outside and away from
people and equipment.
• If the flame height appears excessively high or low
or soot is being deposited stop using the heater
and have it serviced.
• This appliance must only be serviced by an
authorised person every year.
• If the appliance cannot be adjusted to perform
correctly it should not be used until serviced or
repaired.
• To check that the gas container is filled, when
shaken a sloshing sound will be heard.
• DO NOT modify this appliance.
• DO NOT store or use petrol or other flammable
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• NEVER test for gas leaks with a lit match or open
flame.
• Never alter or modify the regulator or gas supply
assembly.
• This appliance must not be used indoors.
• DO NOT subject gas cylinder to excessive heat.
USE OUTDOORS ONLY.
This appliance shall only be used with an LPG
cylinder certified to AS2469.
IT MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO ATTEMPT TO FIT
OTHER TYPES OF GAS CONTAINERS.
Only change the gas supply in a well ventilated
location, preferably outside, away from people and
any source of ignition, such as naked flames, pilot
flames, and electric heaters/ equipment.
Only use in well ventilated areas to avoid the
dangerous build up of unburned gases. This
appliance is designed for use outdoors away from
any inflammable material. The appliance must be
used on a level, stable, non-flammable surface. The
appliance should be protected from direct draughts.
If there is a leak on your appliance (smell of gas) and
you cannot stop the gas flow, remove the appliance
to a well-ventilated location away from any ignition
source. Check for leaks using soapy water. Do not
try to detect leaks using a flame.
WARNING - DO NOT MOVE
APPLIANCE WHEN ALIGHT.
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
This product is not a household appliance and its
design & manufacture was intended for use with a
frequency corresponding to that of a leisure activity,
and is not a substitute for a domestic product with a
similar function.
IMPORTANT:
Read these instructions for use carefully. Familiarise
yourself with the appliance before connecting it to
its gas container. Keep these instructions for future
reference.
WARNING:
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service
or maintenance can cause injury or property
damage.
CAUTION:
Only use the battery charging cable supplied with
this appliance. Over charging may occur otherwise.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the heater at its source, if
possible.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. If odour continues immediately call your gas
supplier or fire department
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapour and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

HOSE & REGULATOR SAFETY
The regulator and hose assembly supplied with the
heater are suitable for Propane Gas.
A gas regulator adjusted to have an outlet pressure
of 2.75kPa is supplied for connection to the
propane gas cylinder. The pressure regulator and
hose assembly supplied with the heater must be
used. Replacement pressure regulators and hose
assemblies must be those specified by the heater
manufacturer.
When connecting the hose and regulator assembly
to the gas cylinder, take care to avoid unnecessary
twisting of the flexible hose.
After the assembly has been secured, turn on the
gas and check for leaks by brushing a soap and
water solution over all connections.
If you are unable to correct the leak by tightening
the connections, turn off the gas and contact the
supplier immediately.
Always ensure the heater is kept away from
flammable materials and the gas cylinder clear of
any heat source.
When changing over from an empty gas cylinder to
a full one make sure this procedure is carried out in
a well ventilated location, preferably outside, away
from people and away from any sources of ignition;
such as naked flames, pilot flames, electric heaters/
equipment.
GAS CYLINDER USE & SAFETY
This is a low pressure portable camping heater
and must only be used with the regulator supplied.
Your heater is designed for use with 4.5Kg or 9Kg
propane gas cylinders certified to AS 2469.
The gas cylinder should be filled by a reputable gas
supplier and visually inspected and requalified at
each filling.
Always keep cylinder in an upright position.
Always close the cylinder valve when the barbecue
is not in use.
Do not subject gas cylinder to excessive heat.
NEVER STORE YOUR GAS CYLINDER INDOORS.
If you store your heater indoors, ALWAYS
disconnect the gas cylinder first and store the
cylinder safely outside.
Cylinders must be stored outdoors in a well
ventilated area out of reach of children, and must
not be stored in a building, garage or any other
enclosed area.
Check the cylinder collar to ensure the test date
status is current (10 years from date stamp).
GAS INSTALLATION CODES
• Heaters must be used in accordance with the
installation requirements of your gas supply
authority, or the Australian Standard AS/NZS
5601.
• Heater is for use with bottled gas are labelled
‘Propane Gas’ or ‘ULPG’.
• Check the gas type sticker attached to the
heater.
CLEARANCES
Minimum Clearances from combustible materials
must be:
Rear - 200mm
Sides - 200mm
Above - 500mm
SPECIFICATIONS
Heater specifications can be found on the data label
attached to the heater body.
Hose connection thread is 1/4” BSP.
Maximum Hose Length is 1500mm
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Only use the regulator assembly supplied with the
appliance for direct connection to the cylinder.
DO NOT USE ADAPTORS.
DO NOT operate or store the appliance outdoors
when raining. If exposed to rain tilt the appliance to
allow any water ingress to escape.
IMPORTANT
Ensure the appliance is set up on a level
ground.
Never block or cover any of the ventilation
holes, air inlet or air outlet. If any of these are
cover poisonous CO and CO2 may built up to
a hazardous level and may cause death.
Do not move the appliance while in use or
when hot.
Before connecting and disconnecting to gas
source, make sure burner control is in OFF
position.
CAUTION: When the appliance is not in use,
the gas must be turned off at the cylinder or
the cartridge is disconnected.
Accessible parts may become hot. Keep
young children away!

LOCATION OF YOUR HEATER
DO NOT use your heater in garages, porches,
sheds, breezeways, or other enclosed areas. Your
heater is to be used OUTDOORS. The heater is not
intended to be installed in or on recreational vehicles,
caravans, mobile homes and/or boats and should
not be placed near any surface that will burn. Do not
obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air
around the heater housing.
PROTECT CHILDREN
Keep children away from heater during use and until
heater has cooled after you have finished. Do not
allow children to operate heater.
Always ensure that no sporting or physical activities
are carried out in close proximity to the heater during
use and while still hot.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Adjustable spanner.
CHECK HEATER FOR ANY DAMAGE
Inspect heater before use. Contact your supplier for
assistance regarding replacement of any damaged or
missing parts. Do not assemble or operate a heater
that appears damaged. Heater is for use with gas
cylinders are labeled ‘Propane Gas’.
This appliance is designed to use a P.O.L. gas
cylinder.
IT MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO ATTEMPT TO
FIT OTHER TYPES OF GAS CONTAINERS.
Check labeling at the gas connection on your heater.
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONNECTING & DISCONNECTING TO GAS
SOURCE
Familiarise yourself with the general information and
safety guidelines located at the front of this manual.
Check
1. Gas cylinder is filled. A sloshing sound will heard
when shaken. If gas cylinder is empty you will
not hear any sloshing of liquid.
2. The gas valve is in the ‘OFF’ position
CONNECTING
1. Ensure valve is in OFF position.
2. Check for any damage to the cylinder
connection.
3. Attach the regulator to the cylinder valve.
4. Use a soapy water solution to check the joint.
bubbles appear the connection will need to be
re-tightened.
UNPACKING, SET UP &
OPERATION
UNPACKING FOR FIRST USE
1. Remove any transit protection material.
2. For the 3 tile model open the battery case
underneath and insert 1 x D battery
3. Close battery compartment securely NOTE:
the 2 tile model does not require any
batteries or assembly
4. Your heater is now ready for your first use.
SET UP
1. Position the heater 200mm away from any
combustible surface
Always use in the outdoors never use indoors
NOTE: Never block or cover any of the
ventilation holes, air inlet or air outlet. If any of
these are cover poisonous CO and CO2 may
built up to a hazardous level and may cause
death.
2. Screw the hose to the heater
3. Screw the regulator to the cylinder
4. Avoid twisting or kinking the flexible hose.
5. Open the cylinder valve and check all
connections with soapy water and check for any
leaks
IMPORTANT
• IMPORTANT: Before connecting and
disconnecting heater to gas source, make
sure burner controls are in ‘OFF’ position.
CAUTION: When the heater is not in use,
the gas cylinder must be disconnected.
Check that the seals between the
appliance and the gas cylinder are in place
and in good condition before connecting
the gas cylinder.
Do not use this appliance if it has
damaged or worn seals.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2 TILE MODEL
1. Push in and turn gas control to “Low”.
2. At the same time repeatedly push the piezo
ignition button until the pilot lights
3. Continue to push in the gas control in for about
30 seconds
4. Release gas control and the pilot light and 1st
tile should be lit
5. If not Leave for 2 minutes and re-try from step 2.
TO STOP & PACK UP
1. Turn off the gas cylinder valve OFF.
2. Wait for the flame to go out.
3. Rotate the gas control back to off.
4. Remove the regulator from the cylinder.
5. Remove the hose from the heater.
6. Once heater has cooled store hose and regulator
in the rear compartment of the heater.
3 TILE MODEL
1. Push in and turn the gas control to “Low”
2. The electronic ingintion should be ticking/
sparking
3. Continue to push the gas control in for about 30
seconds
4. Release gas valve and the pilot light and 1st tile
should be lit
5. If not Leave for 2 minutes and re-try from step 2.
TO STOP & PACK UP
1. Turn off the gas cylinder valve OFF.
2. Wait for the flame to go out.
3. Rotate the gas control back to off.
4. Remove the regulator from the cylinder.
5. Remove the hose from the heater.
6. Once heater has cooled store hose and regulator
in the rear compartment of the heater.
MODEL Injector Orifice Injector Qty Gas Type Gas Pressure Gas Consumption BTU
CH203 Ø 0.57mm 1 ULPG 2.75kPa 13.5 MJ/h 265g/h 13.500
CH200 Ø 0.57mm 1 ULPG 2.75kPa 9.0 MJ/h 175g/h 9,000
NOMINAL HOURLY GAS CONSUMPTION

OPERATION - TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem Possible Causes Solution
Appliance does not work
Battery flat - 3 Tile Replace
D size battery
Tilt switch activated Place on level ground and in area it
can’t be knocked over. Turn off and
restart.
ODS activated Ensure appliance is in an open area
andnot subject to a strong direct
breeze. Turn off and restart.
Burner will not light
Air in gas line Purge gas line
Low gas pressure Install full cylinder
Gas turned OFF Turn gas ON
Tilt switch activated Place on level ground and in area it
can’t be knocked over. Turn off and
restart.
ODS activated Ensure appliance is in an open area
andnot subject to a strong direct
breeze. Turn off and restart.
Burner will not stay lit
Suspect thermocouple Repair or replace
Suspect valve Repair or replace
Wind exceeding 15kph Shelter from wind
ODS activated Ensure appliance is in an open area
andnot subject to a strong direct
breeze. Turn off and restart.
NOTE: If the appliance cannot be adjusted to perform correctly it should not be used until serviced or repaired.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property
damage. Any modifications or adjustments made to product without prior authority from the manufacturer willvoid
any warranty claims. Read the set up and operating instructions thoroughly before installing or servicingthis
equipment.

DIAGRAMMATIC REPRESENTATIONS OF OUTDOOR AREAS
The following figures are diagrammatic representations of outdoor areas. Rectangular areas have been used in these
figures – the same principles apply to any other shaped area.
This appliance shall only be used in an above ground open-air situation with natural ventilation,without stagnant
areas, where gas leakage and products of combustion are rapidly dispersed by wind and natural convection.
Any enclosure in which the appliance is used shall comply with the following:
An enclosure with walls on all sides, but at least one permanent opening at ground level and no overhead cover.
Within a partial enclosure that includes an overhead cover and no more than two walls.
Within a partial enclosure that includes an overhead cover and more than two walls, the following will
apply:
at least 25% of the total wall area is completely open, and
at least 30% of the remaining wall area is open and unrestricted.
In the case of balconies, at least 20% of the total wall area shall be and remain open and unrestricted.
SAFE APPLIANCE LOCATIONS

Using warm soapy water with a mild detergent wipe
down all surfaces and areas of the appliance, taking
care not to allow water to enter the burner outlets or
aeration holes located in the burner tube. DO NOT
submerge the appliance in a sink or bowl.
DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or bleach.
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number CH203
Description Gasmate Portable
Camping Heater - 3 Tile
Gas ULPG
Injector 0.57mm
Pressure 2.75 kPa
Consumption 13.5 MJ/h
Certificate AGA 8937 G
Part Number CH200
Description Gasmate Portable
Camping Heater - 2 Tile
Gas ULPG
Injector 0.57mm
Pressure 2.75 kPa
Consumption 9.0 MJ/h
Certificate AGA 8937 G
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
For any queries or
assistance call
Customer Service
(Australia Only)
1300 174 876
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm EST
Do not return to place of purchase.
Your purchase receipt will be required for warranty claims.
IMPORTANT
• Beware of spiders and wasps. Burner
tube should be inspected and cleaned
periodically.
• This appliance must only be serviced by
an authorised person.