ASSEMBlY
PREPARATION
Before beginning assembly of this appliance, make sure all parts are present. Compare all parts with package contents
list and hardware contents as listed on page 4 of this manual. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to
assemble this product. Contact Customer Service for replacement parts.
ESTIMATED ASSEMBlY TIME: 60 minutes
Tools Required for Assembly (NOT included):
• Phillips screwdriver w/medium blade
• Adjustable wrench (2) (Note: 10mm wrench or socket should fit M6 bolt; 13mm wrench or socket should fit M8 bolt.)
• Leak test solution
NOTE: This heater has an Electronic Ignition and requires installation of 1 AAA battery. Install battery by unscrewing the
RED IGNITER BUTTON.
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To protect your heater from strong winds, anchor the Base
securely to the ground. There are two methods you may use to
secure the base.
OPTION A (for solid ground such as concrete):
Using the holes in the Base as a template, drill 4 holes (1/2" or
12.5-13mm diameter) that are at least 300mm (4") deep. (Fig. 1)
Then insert the 4 Expandable Bolts into the holes. (Fig. 2)
Slide the Base down over the Expandable Bolts. (Fig. 3)
Secure the Base to the Expandable Bolts using 4 M6 Nut/Lock
Washer/Washers. (Fig. 4)
4 - M8x110 Expandable Bolts
Hardware Used:
4 - M8 Nut/Lock Washer/Washer
OPTION B (for soft ground such as soil/lawn):
Set the Base in the desired location. Insert Anchoring Pin through
hole in Base and using a rubber mallet, tap the Anchoring Pin into
the soil. (Fig. 1)
Repeat with the other 3 Anchoring Pins to secure the Base to the
ground. (Fig. 2)
4 - Anchoring Pins
Hardware Used:
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After securing the Base by one of the options above, slide the
Lower Post
F
down over the Base. Align the holes in the Lower
Post with the holes in the Base and insert 6 M6x12 Bolts
w/ Lock Washers into the holes, then hand-tighten.
Slide the Base Cover
H
over the Lower Post and Base.
Hardware Used:
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• Drill and/or large Rubber Mallet (used for fixing base to the ground)
6 - M6x12 Bolt w/ Lock Washer
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