Fire Sense LIP-10A-TGG/60951 Manual page 14

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION CHECKLIST:
For a safe and pleasant heating experience, perform this check before
each use:
BEFORE OPERATING:
m I am familiar with entire owner's manual and understand all
precautions noted.
m All components are properly assembled, intact and operable.
m No alterations have been made.
m All gas connections are secure and do not leak.
m Wind velocity is below 10 mph.
m Unit will operate at reduced efficiency below 4.44° C / 40° F.
m Heater is for use outdoors (outside any enclosure).
m There is adequate fresh air ventilation.
m Heater is away from gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors.
m Heater is away from windows, air intake openings, sprinklers and
other water sources.
m
Heater is at least 91.44 cm / 36 in on top and at least 60.96 cm / 24 in
on sides from combustible materials.
m Heater is on a hard and level surface.
m There are no signs of spider or insect nests in heater orifices.
m All burner passages are clear.
m All air circulation passages are clear.
m Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface
temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
m Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the
area of the heater.
m
Clothing or other protective material should not be hung from the
heater, or placed on or near the heater.
m Any guard or other protective device removed for servicing the heater
must be replaced prior to operating the heater.
m
Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person.
The heater should be inspected before each use and at least annually
by a qualified service person.
m More frequent cleaning may be required as necessary. It is imperative
that control compartment burner and circulating air passageways of the
heater be kept clean and free of debris and/or spider or insect nests.
OPERATION INFORMATION AND SAFETY:
• Unit will operate at reduced efficiency below 40° F.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid
burns or clothing ignition.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the area of the heater.
• More frequent cleaning may be required as necessary. It is imperative that control compartment burner and
circulating air passageways of the heater be kept clean and free of debris and/or spider or insect nests.
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WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Heater will be hot after use. Handle with
extreme care.
SHUT DOWN:
1. Turn control knob
clockwise to OFF while
depressing the knob.
(Normally, burner will
make a slight popping
noise when extinguished).
2. Turn cylinder valve
clockwise to OFF and
disconnect regulator
when heater is not in use.
NOTE: After use, some
discoloration of the
emitter screen is normal.
AFTER OPERATION:
1. Gas control knob is in
OFF position.
2. Gas tank valve is OFF.
3. Disconnect gas line.
4. Heater is stored upright
in a secure location.
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