Outback OUT370610/PH200T Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual page 10

CAUTION
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING SAFETY GUIDELINES BEFORE
OPERATION.
• Do not use the patio heater for indoors, as it may cause personal injury or
property damage.
• This outdoor heater is not intended to be installed on recreational vehicles and/or
boats.
• Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person.
• Improper installation, adjustment, alteration can cause personal injury or
property damage.
• Do not attempt to alter the unit in any manner.
• Never replace or substitute the regulator with any regulator other than the
factory-suggested replacement.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the heater
unit.
• The whole gas system, hose, regulator, pilot or burner should be inspected for
leaks or damage before use, and at least annually by a qualified service person.
• All leak tests should be done with a soap solution. Never use an open flame to
check for leaks.
• Do not use the heater until all connections have been leak tested.
• Turn off the gas valve immediately if smell of gas is detected. Turn Cylinder Valve
OFF. If leak is at Hose/Regulator connection: tighten connection and perform
another leak test. If bubbles continue appearing should be returned to hose's
place of purchase. If leak is at Regulator/Cylinder Valve connection: disconnect,
reconnect, and perform another leak check. If you continue to see bubbles after
several attempts, cylinder valve is defective and should be returned to cylinder's
place of purchase.
• Do not transport heater while it's operating.
• Do not move the heater after it has been turned off until the temperature has
cooled down.
• Keep the ventilation opening of the cylinder enclosure free and clear of debris.
• Do not paint the radiant screen, control panel or top canopy reflector.
• Control compartment, burner and circulation air passageways of the heater must
be kept clean. Frequent cleaning may be required as necessary.
• The LP tank should be turned off when the heater is not in use.
• Check the heater immediately if any of the following occurs:
- The heater does not reach temperature.
- The burner makes popping noise during use (a slight noise is normal when the
burner is extinguished).
- Smell of gas in conjunction with extreme yellow tipping of the burner flames.
• The LP regulator/hose assembly must be located out of pathways where people
may trip over it or in area where the hose will not be subject to accidental damage.
• Any guard or other protective device removed for servicing the heater must be
replaced before operating the heater.
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