
Cleaning and maintenance
To enjoy years of outstanding performance
from your heater make sure you perform the
following maintenance activities on a regular
basis:
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ƔUse warm soapy water for FOHDQLQJ Never
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ƔWhile washing your unit, be sure to keep
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bly dry at all WLPHV If the gas control is
H[SRVHG to water in any way, do NOT try to
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trols, burner, and circulating air passage-
ways FOHDQ Signs of possible blockage
include:
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ƔSpiders and insects nest in burner or
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Clean burner holes by using a heavy-duty
pipe FOHDQHU Compressed air may help clear
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ƔCarbon deposits may create a fire KD]DUG
Clean heater dome with warm soapy water if
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Check the tubing or the IOH[LEOH hose (at
least once per month and each time the
cylinder is FKDQJHG If it shows signs of
cracking, splitting or other deterioration, it
must be H[FKDQJHG for a new hose of the
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STORAGE
Between uses:
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ƔStore appliance upright in an area
sheltered from direct contact with inclement
weather (such as rain, sleet, hail, snow, dust
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During periods of H[WHQGHG inactivity or
when NOTE transporting;
ƔTurn the control knob to 2)) position (full
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ƔDisconnect /3* Cylinder and move to a
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reach of children, and not in a building,
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appliance upright in an area shel-
tered from direct contact with inclement
weather (such as rain, sleet, hail, snow, dust
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Ɣ$OZD\V remove the battery from the patio
flare if not being used for long periods of time
as battery leakage can cause corrosion in
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ƔIf desired, cover appliance to protect H[WH-
rior surfaces and to help prevent debris in air
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Wait until appliance is cool before
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