Fire Sense 61280 Owner's Manual page 10

Before Turning Gas Supply ON:
Your heater was designed and approved for outdoor
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use only. Do NOT use it inside a building, garage, or
any other enclosed area.
Make sure surrounding areas are free of combustible
materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors or
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liquids.
Ensure that there is no obstruction to air ventilation.
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Be sure all gas connections are tight and there are no
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leaks.
Be sure the cylinder cover is 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
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use, and by a qualified service person at least
annually.
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If relighting a hot heater, always wait at least 5
minutes.
Inspect the hose assembly for evidence of
abrasion, cuts, or wear. Suspected areas should be
leak tested. If the hose leaks, it must be replaced prior
to operation. Only use the replacement hose
assembly specified by manufacturer.
Lighting:
Note: This heater is equipped with a Pilot Light that allows
for safer startups and shutdowns. Pilot must be lit before
Main Burner can be started.
1 Turn Cylinder Valve ON.
2 Open Viewing Hole by sliding cover to either side.
3 Push Control Knob IN and rotate to Pilot position.
Note: For initial start or after any cylinder change, hold
Control Knob IN for 2 minutes to purge air from gas lines
before proceeding.
4 Push and release the igniter button on the control
panel until flame is visible through Viewing Hole.
Release Control Knob after 30-60 seconds. Pilot
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Light will remain lit. If not, return to step 1.
Turn Control Knob to ON. Main Burner will light
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immediately. Flame is visible through Viewing Hole. If
not, return to step 1.
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If for some reason your igniter fails to deliver a spark,
your heater can be started by inserting a lit match
through the pilot view hole while pushing the control
knob in while in the PILOT position.
Note: If pilot fails to remain lit, all valves should be closed
and a waiting period of at least 5 minutes should pass
before attempting to light.
7 To increase the flame, turn the Control Knob counter
clockwise to HI. To decrease the flame, turn the Control
Knob clockwise to LO.
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