Patio Heater Instructions

Before Turning Gas Supply ON

The heater is designed and approved for outdoor use only.

Make sure there is no flammable and combustible material, liquids or vapors around the operating area.

Make sure there is no obstruction to air ventilation.

Make sure the cylinder cover is clear of debris, and all connections are securely tightened.

Lighting: Electronic Ignition

1. Slowly turn the Propane cylinder tank valve to the ON position.
2. Press and turn the control knob to HI (maximum) position (counterclockwise 90ß). (Figure 1)
3. Holding down the control knob, press the igniter button several times until the main flame is ignited. Release the control knob 10 seconds after the ignition.
4. Turn the control knob to LO (minimum) and leave it there for 5 minutes or more before turning the knob to the desired temperature setting. (Figure 2)
5. If the burner flame goes out, turn off the heater and wait at least 5 minutes or more to let the gas dissipate before re-lighting to avoid gas explosion.
6. Repeat steps 2 to 4.

Lighting: Manual Pilot Light

1. NOTE: Allow 1 1/2 minutes to purge air through pilot after connection with a new propane cylinder.
2. Rotate control knob to "Pilot" position.
3. Firmly depress knob for 30 seconds while lighting pilot through 1/2" diameter lighting hole above control.
4. Pilot should remain lit.

To Turn Heater and Pilot “Off”

Perform the following checks after each use.

1. Gas control is in OFF position.
2. Propane cylinder valve is in OFF position.
3. Gas line is disconnected.

Patio Heater Troubleshooting

Pilot won't light or stay lit

Make sure Propane cylinder valve is fully open to ON position.

Air in gas line: You may need to purge the air from the gas line. Open the gas line by turning the knob on the propane cylinder to fully open. Then depress the control knob for two to three minutes. Make sure all gas has fully dissipated before attempting to light the patio heater. 

Low gas pressure: Check that propane cylinder valve is fully turned to ON position, make sure connections are tight, use a Full Propane cylinder.

Blockage in gas line: Check for and remove any obstructions, corrosion, or insect debris in connections.

Check the gas line for any kinks and straighten the gas line if necessary.

Wind in excess of 10 mph: Move Patio Heater to a less windy location that is free of combustible materials, vapors, liquids and has proper cross-ventilation.

Main burner won't light

Air in gas line: You may need to purge the air from the gas line. Open the gas line by turning the knob on the propane cylinder to fully open. Then depress the control knob for two to three minutes. Make sure all the propane gas smell has fully dissipated before attempting to light the patio heater.

Low gas pressure: Check that propane cylinder valve is fully turned to ON position, make sure connections are tight, use a Full Propane cylinder.

Blockage in gas line: Check for and remove any obstructions, corrosion, or insect debris in connections.

Check the gas line for any kinks, straighten the gas line if necessary.

Blockage in orifice: Check for obstructions, insect debris in orifice.

Make sure Propane cylinder valve is fully open to ON position.

Wind in excess of 10 mph: Move Patio Heater to a less windy location that is free of combustible materials, vapors, liquids and has proper cross-ventilation.