KENT KCH205-002 User manual

NEVER stand in front of
heater when lighting.
NEVER kneel in front of
heater when lighting.
ALWAYS stand to one
side when lighting heater.
Step 3
Turn on the cylinder by opening the valve fully in an
anti-clockwise direction. ALWAYS check for leaks with a
soapy water solution.
Step 4
Replace the cylinder cover.
Step 5
Position the heater in the area you wish to heat. Pay special
attention to the ventilation requirements and the proximity of
the heater to flammable objects or fabrics etc, see overleaf.
Step 6
Stand to one side of the heater
when lighting. NEVER stand
directly in front of the heater
when attempting to light the
heater. Take care that your
clothing is not in close contact
with the safety guard or in front
of the heater.
ASTRO PORTABLE LPG CABINET HEATER
Model No. KCH205-002
STEP BY STEP LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
Important: Retain these instructions for future use.
4105-11/14
IMPORTANT:
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
These instructions should be read in conjunction with the
Assembly and Safety Instructions on pages 3-7.
After initial assembly is complete (see page 3) follow these
easy steps:
Step 1
Remove the cylinder cover from the heater and set to one
side. Place the cylinder into the heater.
Step 2
Ensure the valve on the cylinder is facing the rear of the
heater and connect the regulator to the cylinder valve.

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Step 7
To light the heater align the control knob with the “•” setting.
Push down fully on the control knob.
IMPORTANT:
• If the heater has been fitted with a new LPG cylinder
or has not been used for some time keep the knob
depressed for approximately 15 seconds to let air
escape (purge) from the gas hose and burner.
• If the heater has been used recently and has a cylinder
already fitted then move to step 8 with no delay.
Step 8
While still holding down the control knob fully, immediately
push the spark piezo button. You should hear a click and see
a small spark at the pilot flame (if the pilot and one burner
does not ignite, release the control knob and spark piezo
button, wait 30 seconds and repeat the procedure).
Step 9
Look at the pilot to confirm it is lit. If the pilot does not light,
release the control knob, wait 30 seconds and repeat the
procedure.
Step 10
Once the pilot is lit, continue to hold the control knob down
for a minimum of 5 seconds to allow the flame safety device
to heat up. Release the control knob completely. The pilot and
centre tile should remain alight.
Step 11
Allow the control knob to rise and then slightly depress and
rotate the knob to the desired heat setting.
For full heat – slightly depress knob, rotate to “• • •” position
- (3 tiles are lit).
For medium heat – slightly depress knob and rotate to
“• •” position - (2 tiles are lit).
For low heat – slightly depress knob and rotate to “•”
position - (1 tile is lit).
Step 12
Turning off the Heater
1. Stand to one side of the heater when turning it off.
NEVER stand directly in front of the heater when
attempting to turn off the heater. Take care that your
clothing is not in close contact with the safety guard or in
front of the heater.
2. Turn control knob to the (•) position. At this point the
outer tiles will be off and the centre tile and pilot will still
be running.
3. Reach into the back of the heater and turn the cylinder off
by turning the valve hand wheel fully clockwise.
4. Observe the centre tile and pilot to ensure they fully
extinguish.
5. Allow the heater to cool for approximately 30 minutes
before moving or placing in storage.
WARNING:
•Health warning: Do not use if you suffer from
asthma. Use of this type of heater may worsen existing
breathing conditions.
• This appliance is not intended for unsupervised use by
persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or
mental capabilities; or lack of experience and knowledge
prevents them from using the appliance safely without
supervision or instruction. Children should be supervised
to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
• Use of a fireguard is recommended when used in the
presence of persons who require supervision or who are
unfamiliar with its operation, or in public spaces.
• Use this heater in a ventilated room. Make sure you have
ventilation of at least 105cm2. At a minimum there must
be a window opening to outdoors that remains open at
all times while the heater is in operation. The window
must be at least 60cm (600mm) wide and be open at
least 2cm (20mm) during operation of the heater.
• Do not use this heater in bedrooms, bathrooms, toilets,
caravans, or small rooms under 86.4m3(cubic metres)
floor area. This is approximately 6m L x 6m W x 2.4m H.
• Keep people, drapes, furniture and other objects at least
1 metre from the heater. Always face the heater towards
the centre of the room.
• Do not place clothes or other objects on the heater. In
addition to the danger from fire, this could affect the safe
and efficient operation of the heater.
• Do not use the heater while people are sleeping.
• Do not move the heater while it is turned on.
Pilot
IMPORTANT:
Do not attempt to re-light until 5 minutes have elapsed.
DO NOT purge for more than 15 seconds.

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1. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Remove your heater from the carton and assemble the base
panel as follows:
1. Use 4 x M4*10 screws, 4 x Ф4 washers, 4 x Ф4 spring
washers and 4 x M4 nuts to fix the side panel and the
base panel (see A ).
2. Use 2 x ST3.5*10 screws to fix the side panel and the
front panel, then use 2 x ST3.5*10 screws to fix the
middle panel and the base panel (see B).
Then attach the back panel to the heater properly after fitting
the LPG Cylinder inside as per the following instructions.
The cylinder should be positioned so that the opening of the
cylinder faces the access door.
Connecting your QCC1 SAFE-LOK™ Gas
Cylinder
Connecting the Regulator to the Gas
Cylinder Valve
A. Always ensure the cylinder valve is closed, by turning
clockwise fully. Fit the QCC regulator to the cylinder as
shown in Fig 1.
B. Align the Regulator Bull Nose straight to the valve (180°).
C. Turn the large black knob clockwise while engaging the
threads on the valve (Fig 2). (It is necessary to tighten the
knob completely, as the built-in safety system will only
allow gas to flow if a safe connection has been made).
It will take approximately 3-4 turns to firmly connect the
regulator to the cylinder.
D. Turn gas cylinder valve ON (anti-clockwise) as shown in
Fig 3.
E. Check for leaks on all connections using soapy water
and a brush. Bubbles will appear if there is a leak.
If you find a leak, turn valve off, undo and reattach.
If the connection is still leaking, turn the cylinder off
immediately and ventilate the space. Contact your local
LPG service agent.
Perform a leak test on all connections every time you
reconnect the cylinder, or if the heater has not been used
for a significant period.
WARNING:
For maximum safety, ensure cylinder valve is in
“CLOSED” position whenever:
a) connecting or disconnecting regulator
b) heater is not in use
c) when cylinder is stored or removed for filling
WARNING:
It is safer to contact your dealer or local service agent if
you experience any difficulty at all.

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• This appliance is designed to be used with a 9 kg LPG
cylinder fitted with a horizontal valve outlet.
• Do not use the appliance unless the chrome wire safety
guard is in place.
• Do not move the appliance when lit and operating. Be
aware that even after use the appliance remains hot for
several minutes.
• The guard on this appliance is to prevent risk of fire or
injury from burns and no part of it should be permanently
removed. IT DOES NOT GIVE FULL PROTECTION FOR
YOUNG CHILDREN OR THE INFIRM.
• Avoid twisting the flexible tubing or the hose.
• Do not use the appliance if it is leaking gas (see notes on
how to check for a gas leak).
• Keep children away from the appliance.
• Keep the appliance away from flammable materials e.g.
Clothes, curtains, upholstery, etc.
• Always change the gas cylinder outdoors and away from
any sources of ignition.
• In the event of a burn back (where the flame burns back to
the jet) immediately turn off the gas supply at the cylinder
control valve. After ensuring that the flame is extinguished,
re-light the appliance as described below. Should the
appliance again burn back, close the valve and return
the appliance to the your local LPG Service Agent for
examination.
• If there is an apparent gas leak on the appliance e.g. smell
of gas, close the valve on the cylinder. Take the complete
assembly outside into a flame free environment and test for
the suspected leak as described below.
• Do not check for gas leaks with a flame as this
is extremely dangerous!
• To check for a gas leak, light the appliance and use a
brush dipped in a soapy water solution (e.g. water with
dish washing liquid added). Apply the brush to the suspect
areas such as the cylinder valve spindle or where the
regulator screws into the cylinder. Also check the joins
between the hose and regulator and between the hose
and appliance. If there is a leak then bubbles will form.
Should this happen, turn off the gas supply at the cylinder
valve.
Inspect the condition of the seal fitted on the regulator and
ensure that it is in good condition. Refit the appliance to
the cylinder and re-test using the soapy water solution.
If the leak persists then take the appliance and the cylinder
to your local LPG Service Agent for inspection and / or
repair.
• Do not use in high rise flats, bedrooms, bathrooms,
basements, toilets, caravans or mobile homes.
• After use turn off the appliance at the gas cylinder valve.
2. SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT:
Read these instructions carefully before fitting the
appliance to the gas cylinder. These instructions should
be retained for future reference as they contain important
safety information.
Never use this appliance in areas where there is
insufficient ventilation as this may cause oxygen depletion
which could endanger the life of the occupants of the
area.
Never modify this appliance in any way as this will void
your warranty and more importantly, may make it unsafe.
When operating this heater always ventilate
the room by leaving a window which is at least
60cm (600mm) wide open to outdoors by at
least 2cm (20mm) while the heater is in use.
Do not use in a small room less than 86.4m³ (to
ensure adequate ventilation/air changes). This
is approximately 6m L x 6m W x 2.4m H.
Do not use in high rise flats, bedrooms,
bathrooms, basements, toilets, caravans or
mobile homes.
• This appliance requires assembly by a competent person.
• This heater is operated by two controls:
- The hand wheel on the LPG cylinder valve turns the
gas supply ON/OFF.
- The control knob which controls the gas flow for
ignition and during operation.
IMPORTANT:
For safe operation of this heater, you must obey the
following:
DO NOT walk in front of the heater when lit.
DO NOT move heater from room to room when lit.
DO NOT place clothes or other objects on the heater.
DO NOT position the heater within 1 metre of people,
drapes, furniture and other objects.
DO NOT use in high rise flats, bedrooms, bathrooms,
basements, toilets, caravans, mobile homes or
rooms under 86.4m³ floor area.
ALWAYS face the heater towards the centre of the room.

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3. VENTILATION
Do not operate the heater in a room smaller that 86.4m³.
This is approximately 6m L x 6m W x 2.4m H. Ensure that
when the heater is operating there is a window which is at
least 60cm (600mm) wide open to outdoors by at least 2cm
(20mm).
Adequate ventilation must be provided in any room in
which the heater is used. Never seal up the doorways and
windows. This ensures dilution of the products of combustion
and allows for the entry of fresh air. This should considerably
reduce the possibility of condensation occurring and also
provide a more pleasurable environment in your room.
4. SAFETY GUARD
• The guard over the burner tiles on this heater is to prevent
the risk of fire or injury from burns and no part of it should
be permanently removed.
• Use of a fireguard is recommended when used in the
presence of persons who require supervision or who are
unfamiliar with its operation, or in public spaces.
Caution:
• The guard still gets very hot and will cause injury if
touched.
• It does not give full protection for young children or the
infirm.
5. CHANGING OF CYLINDERS
• Never change cylinders in the presence of a naked flame.
Change the LPG cylinder in a well-ventilated area, and
away from any ignition source (candle, cigarettes and so
on).
• Take the heater outside and remove the rear panel. Lift out
the cylinder and place it on the ground next to the heater.
Unscrew the regulator hand wheel nut in an anti-clockwise
direction.
• Before connecting the refilled cylinder, check that the bull
nose seal on the regulator is undamaged and in good
condition. If in doubt take the regulator to a gas dealer to
be checked.
• Connect the refilled cylinder and check for any gas leaks
as described in section E on page 3.
• If there are no leaks, fit the cylinder into the rear of the
heater body making sure that the cylinder is placed in such
a manner that the hose is not trapped or kinked in any
way.
• Fit the heater rear panel to the heater by engaging the
clips.
IMPORTANT:
Use only in a well ventilated room. You require
at least 105cm³ ventilation.
6. CYLINDER SIZES
The model KCH205-002 is designed for 9.0kg LPG
Cylinders.
7. LEAK WARNING
Should you suspect that the heater is leaking, turn OFF the
cylinder valve and contact your local Gas Fitter or LPG
Service Agent.
8. SERVICING & MAINTENANCE
• Depending on the usage, the heater should be serviced by
a qualified LPG Service Agent at least every 12 months.
This will ensure a safe and enjoyable winter heating
system.
• Please ensure that the heating elements are kept free from
dust and dirt. DO NOT interfere with safety devices, ie.
Pilot Devices.
• Check that the regulator seal is undamaged when fitting a
cylinder.
• Always check that the hose is in good condition before use
and that it is securely clamped to the appliance and to the
regulator.
• It is recommended that the hose be replaced every 2 years
whether it has been used or not. When replacing the hose
make sure that it is a proper hose for use with LPG. These
are available from your local LPG Service Agent. When
replacing the hose always replace the hose clamps at the
same time.
• With the exception of the hose and regulator there are no
user fitted parts available for this heater. Should the heater
not function properly, have it checked by your LPG Service
Agent and should replacement parts be required he / she
will ensure that the correct parts be supplied and fitted in
the proper manner.
• When not in use for extended periods disconnect the
cylinder and store it outside away from buildings but
covered up to keep it clean. Store the appliance in a dry
place and covered up to protect it from dust.
• To clean the appliance wipe the exterior with a damp
cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Never immerse the
appliance in water or use water to clean the radiant heater
elements. If the elements appear dusty then clean them
using a soft brush or very carefully with a vacuum cleaner.

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9. TECHNICAL DATA
Model Gas Input kWh Consumption g/hr
High Med Low High Med Low
KCH205-002 4.2 2.6 1.5 306 190 109
Appliance Details
• With Oxygen Depletion Safety system and Anti-tilt Safety device
• Gas consumption: 306g/h
• Gas hose: Certified gas hose according to applicable EN-standard (recommend 50mm)
• Gas regulator: Certified according to EN12864 (flow rate max. 1.5kg/h)
10. TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble Probable Cause Remedy
Piezo fails to light pilot
Note: when the heater is newly con-
nected it may take 2-3 attempts to
ignite the heater
1. Cylinder gas valve is closed
2. Insufficient LP gas
3. Insufficient spark to light the pilot
1. Open Cylinder gas valve
2. Refill cylinder
3. Check the spark gap between
the electrode and pilot (should be
4-5mm). Adjust if necessary
Pilot lights but will not stay lit 1. The thermoelectric flame failure
device has not engaged
1. Hold down the knob firmly for 10-
20 seconds after the pilot ignites
Pilot is large and a yellow/orange
colour
1. The heater requires a service 1. Contact your local Service Agent
Burners are not lighting properly 1. Insufficient LP Gas
2. Regulators excess flow device has
engaged
3. The heater requires a service
1. Refill cylinder
2. Turn the cylinder off for 5 minutes
Re-light the heater leaving on low
for 30 seconds before turning to
high
3. Contact your local Service Agent

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KENT PORTABLE LPG CABINET HEATER
The supplier guarantees this product subject to the conditions below. Should any fault develop, please
contact the Dealer from whom you purchased the appliance in the first instance.
If necessary, you may contact the supplier direct, on the phone number below.
1. Duration of Warranty (12 months parts & labour): As a general guide, parts such as
electrical components, glass or paint finishes will have a shorter life than gas controls, burners
or heat exchangers. Each warranty claim will be treated on its merits, taking into account
the use that has been made of the appliance.
2. The supplier reserves the right to repair or replace components or refund the purchase price
as the supplier sees fits. Any such repair or replacement will return the appliance to a
condition befitting the age of the appliance.
3. Exclusions: This warranty does not cover:
a) misuse of or failure to properly maintain the appliance.
b) faulty installation.
c) use of incorrect gas type or poor quality gas.
d) if this product is required for business purposes the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993
shall not apply.
4. Where this product contains information from an overseas country, nothing in that information
is intended to limit any condition, guarantee, right or remedy which may be available under
the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, except to the extent permitted by that Act.
NOTE: Routine servicing and maintenance is not covered by this Warranty.
For service, spare parts or product information in New Zealand,
please call 0800 161 161.
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Attach your receipt with this to ensure you keep proof of purchase. There is no need to
post this Warranty back. Simply keep it in a safe place as your record.
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