Care, Maintenance & Service - Pelsue 1557 Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

disconnect hoses and store away. NOTE: The unit must not be relit for 5-minutes
after a shut off. Follow paragraph 6.05 to reignite.
6.08 In the event heater is inadvertently tipped over while operating, the gas flow will be
cut off by the safety ball check valve. To reignite you must first stand heater
upright. Then to release the safety ball check valve, you must turn off the rotary
valve on the back of the heater and fuel cylinder, wait 5-minutes, then turn valves
on again to reset for ignition. If heater still will not ignite, see Restart Trouble
Shooting (see Dwg. #109207) for further instructions.
6.09 Use of the heater in a drafty area may result in a loss of heater efficiency.
Operate the unit in a draft free area or turn the back of the heater into the wind.
6.10 NOTE: The hose assembly shell be visually inspected prior to each use. If it is
evident that there is excessive abrasion or wear, or the hose is cut, it must be
replaced prior to heater operation. The replacement hose assembly must be that
specified by the manufacture. See parts list.
6.11 When a heater is installed or stored indoors you must conform to the local building
Codes, or in there absence the current Standard for Canada or the U.S.,
CAN/CGA-B149.2 or ANSI/NFPA-58 titled Storage and handling of liquefied
petroleum gases. When stored or not in use the connection between the LPG
cylinder/bottle and the heater must be disconnected and the cylinder removed from
the heater.
7.0 Care, Maintenance & Service:
7.01 Visually inspect daily for oil or liquid fuel contaminant present in the heater or fuel
supply hose. If any is evident, heater should be cleaned and or repaired by a
qualified technician before use.
7.02 If the heater has not been in service for a period of time, the following procedure
should be initiated before placing it back into operation. Use an air hose (not to
exceed 30 PSI.) Blow off any dust/dirt that has accumulated on the heater. Pass
then air hose over the entire exposed area of ceramic. Vacuuming is acceptable.
7.03 Clean the venture tube and orifice spud allowing air pressure to flow for
approximately one minute. If venture still appears dirty, remove orifice bracket and
clean with a nylon brush (toothpick, pipe cleaner) If a residue or deposit inside the
orifice spud remains after an attempt has been made to clean it, it must be
replaced with a new orifice and a tip-over ball check obtained from the factory.
DO NOT CLEAN ORIFICE WITH A DRILL OR OTHER METAL OBJECTS.
7.04 Wipe the reflector clean using a soap and water solution or a non-abrasive
aluminum cleaner.
7.05 If a malfunction in the pressure regulator or safety shut-off valve control valve is
Found after placing the heater in operation, consult the factory or an experienced
Heating contractor for repair or replacement.
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