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Operation; Before Lighting; Lighting Instructions - HomComfort HCPHTTM Manual

For outdoor use only

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DO NOT attempt to operate the heater until you have
read and understood all precautions. Failure to do so
can result in serious personal injury, death, and property
FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT touch or move heater for at least 45 minutes
after use. Allow emitter and dome to cool before
BEFORE TURNING GAS SUPPLY ON
Your heater was designed and approved for OUTDOOR USE ONLY. Do Not use it inside a building, or any other
enclosed area. Make sure surrounding areas are free of combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable
vapors or liquids. Ensure that there is no obstruction to air ventilation. Be sure all gas connections are tight and
there are no leaks. Be sure that access panels are clear of debris. Be sure any component removed during
assembly or servicing is replaced and fastened prior to starting.

BEFORE LIGHTING

Heater should be thoroughly inspected before each use, and by a qualified service person at least annually.
If relighting a hot heater, always wait at least 5mins. This heater is tested for quality assurance. Ignition attempts
should succeed 8 out of 10 attempts.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Turn the control knob to "OFF" position
2. Open base assembly door
3. Turn the gas supply on by connecting the propane cylinder to the regulator inlet. Check for leaks by applying
soap solution to cylinder and regulator connection.
4. Push in gas control knobs lightly and turn counterclockwise to "ON" this will light the burner. If needed, keep
depressing and turn control knob counterclockwise until the burner lights.
5. Keep the control knob depressed for at least 30 seconds after lighting the burner. After 30 seconds release
the control knob.
6. If burner does not stay lit, repeat steps 4 to 5
7. When burner is lit, turn gas control knob counterclockwise to desired higher setting.
8. Close the base assembly door.
Note: The flame pattern at the emitter grid should be visually checked whenever heater is operated. Normally
the burner flame is blue, but a little yellow flame is acceptable. If flames extend beyond the emitter grid or there
are black spots that have accumulated on the emitter grid or reflector, immediately turn off the heater. The
heater should not be operated again until it has been serviced and repaired by a qualified gas technician.
WARNING:
damage.
WARNING:
touching.

Operation

If at any time you are unable to light burner and smell
gas, wait 5 minutes to allow gas to dissipate before
attempting to light heater. If after 1 minute, you are
unable to light burner, wait 5 minutes and allow
flammable vapors to dissipate before attempting to
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WARNING:
FOR YOU SAFETY
light heater again.

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