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Patio Plus PH series Installation, Operating, & Maintenance Instructions

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Patio Plus
Installation, Operating & Maintenance Instructions
This manual must be left with the purchaser/user of this appliance, and
This appliance is tested and approved for use in winds up to 15
mph. (25 km/hr.) Do not use if wind is exceeding 15 mph. (25
km/hr.) or damage will result.
WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause property damage,
injury or death. Read the installation,
operating and maintenance instructions
thoroughly before installIng or servicing this
equipment.
This manual applies to the following Patio Plus models:
 PH-45-30 P LP for use with 20 lb. or 30 lb. L.P. propane cylinder
 PH-45-FS-LP
 PH-45-FB-LP
 PH-45-FB-D-LP Liquid Propane & PH-50-FB-D-N Natural Gas Fixed Base Units
with direct light electronic ignition, no standing pilot, requires external 24V power
supply.
 PH-45-H-D-LP Liquid Propane & P-50-H-R-N
with direct light electronic ignition, no standing pilot, requires external 24V power.
 PH-45-IG-LP
 PH-45-IG-D-LP Liquid Propane & PH-50-IG-D-N Natural Gas Inground Units
with direct light electronic ignition, no standing pilot, requires external 24V
power supply.
infrared patio heaters
must remain with the appliance.
Liquid Propane & PH-50-FS-N
Liquid Propane & PH-50-FB-N
Liquid Propane & PH-50-IG-N
AVERTISSEMENT. Une installation,
un réglage, une modification, une réparation
ou un entretien incorrect peut entraîner des
dommages matériels, des blessures ou la
mort. Li sez attentivement les instructions
d'installation, de fonctionnement et
d'entretien avant de procéder à l'installation
ou àl'entretien de cet équipement.
Natural Gas Free Standing Units
Natural Gas Fixed Base Units
Natural Gas Hanging Units with
Natural Gas Inground Units

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  • Page 1 à l’installation equipment. ou àl’entretien de cet équipement. This manual applies to the following Patio Plus models:  PH-45-30 P LP for use with 20 lb. or 30 lb. L.P. propane cylinder  PH-45-FS-LP Liquid Propane & PH-50-FS-N Natural Gas Free Standing Units ...
  • Page 2 The installation of Patio Plus heaters must only be performed by licensed technicians trained and educated in the installation of this type of gas appliance. WARNING: Read this manual completely before first installing or servicing this equipment. Failure to read and fully understand this manual may result in an improper installation, which could cause faulty operation of the heater, property damage, serious injury or death.
  • Page 3 Clearances & Safe Mounting Practices. Each heater must be installed so that the following “minimum clearances to combustibles” are maintained. Combustible materials are considered to be wood, compressed paper, plant fibers, or other materials capable of being ignited and burned. Such materials shall be considered combustible even though flame proofed, fire retardant treated or plastered.
  • Page 4 For very small enclosed patios, Patio Plus heaters may not be suitable. DANGER: Patio Plus heaters are not vented to the outdoors and therefore are subject to all local and applicable codes for unvented appliances.
  • Page 5: Important Safety Rules

    Have a qualified professional do it for you. “Patio Plus” infra red heaters are available for both L.P. and Natural Gas and are approved for indoor & outdoor applications. This appliance must only be used with the fuel for which it was originally labeled.
  • Page 6 Choosing a Safe Location Heaters must be installed on a secure and level surface. Patio Plus heaters may be installed on a combustible surface. If the heater is installed near a combustible wall or under a combustible ceiling, the minimum clearances to combustibles described in the drawing on page 2 must be adhered to.
  • Page 7 Always turn off the gas supply to the heater at the cylinder as soon as you are finished using the heater. The L.P. cylinder must be equipped with the pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with the heater. The pressure regulator is set at the factory for maximum efficiency.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (Portable Models) PH-45-30-P-LP (Liquid Propane) (for use with 20 lb. & 30 lb. propane cylinders). Step 1 Carefully remove all packages from the main packing box. Remove the base assembly from the interior packing box. Gently lift the tank cover off of the base assembly and set aside. For shipping purposes, the heater head is bolted in place, inverted, inside the assembly.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Model PH-45-FS-LP & Model PH-50-FS-N Free standing model for use will approved flexible supply line. Step 1 Determine a safe, level and suitable location for the weighted base. Step 2 Remove the 3/8” x 1” bolt in the base of the heater head and set aside.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FIXED BASE MODELS PH-45-FB-LP (Liquid Propane), PH-50-FB-N (Natural Gas), PH-45-FB-D-LP (Liquid Propane), PH-50-FB-D-NG (Natural Gas) Fixed base model for permanent mounting to deck or patio “D” indicates heater with direct light electronic ignition, no standing pilot. Requires switched 24 Volt power supply to heater.) Step 1 Determine a safe, level and stable location for the base...
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS INGROUND POST MODELS PH-45-IG-LP (Liquid Propane), PH-50-IG-N (Natural Gas) PH-45-IG-D-LP (Liquid Propane), PH-50-IG-D-N (Natural Gas) for permanent inground post mounting. “D” indicates heater with direct light electronic ignition, no standing pilot. (Requires switched 24 Volt power supply to heater.) Step 1 Determine a safe, level and stable location for the...
  • Page 12 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS PH-45-H-LP (Liquid Propane), PH-50-H-N (Natural Gas), PH-45-H-D-LP (Liquid Propane), PH-50-H-D-N (Natural Gas). “D” indicates heater with direct light electronic ignition, no standing pilot. Requires switched 24 Volt power supply to heater.) Hanging Model - complete with hanging bracket for suspending below an existing supporting structure.
  • Page 13 Test Firing Heater Leak test all gas connections with soapy water. Soap bubbles indicate gas leakage. Do not use an open flame to test for leaks. Test fire the heater following the lighting instructions on the heater post. To Light Pilot (except Direct Lite) Push and turn the control knob to “PILOT”...
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Installation, servicing and maintenance of Patio Plus heaters must only be performed by licensed technicians trained and educated in the installation and servicing of this type of gas appliance. Problem Possible Causes Solution Pilot won’t light -No gas to burner -Refill fuel tank &...
  • Page 15 Keep the ventilation opening of the cylinder enclosure clean and free from debris. Visually inspect the burner flame for abnormalities. WARNING When storing or packaging 2 or more Patio Plus reflector dishes together, you MUST separate them using suitable material to prevent them from sticking together or damage will occur.