Proper care and maintenance of your heater cannot be over emphasized!!
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Raise Operating Cost – due to poor combustion
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Cause Inconsistent Temperatures
MAKE CERTAIN THAT ALL POWER AND FUEL HAS BEEN SHUT OFF TO THE UNIT.
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Daily: Check burner, flames should be burning clear and blue; if not, clean as required or
check gas pressure.
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Clean heater after each flock.
Clean orifice with soft brush and blow out with compressed air. Do Not clean the orifice with a wire or drill because
it will increase orifice hole and result in over firing the emitter.
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BURNER:
Run the Bottle Brush in and out of the burner air intake openings located next to the orifice at the outlet
of the control valve. Clean off burner ports with Bottle brush.
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EMITTERS:
Clean the back and front of the emitters using the Small Wire Brush and the Bottle Brush from the
underside and inside the unit.
CANOPY AND REFLECTORS:
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emitters and burner ports. Blow out the inside of the burner assembly using compressed air. Bottle Brush and small
Wire brush can also be used to clean the top of canopy, reflector pan and the catch pan under the burner.
BLOW OUT AND OFF
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FOR WASH DOWN APPROVED MODELS ONLY!
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POWER WASH DOWN INSTRUCTIONS;
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MAXIMUM WATER PRESSURE: 2,600 PSI @ 2.3 gpm nozzle: Fan Type – minimum 25degree.
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DISTANCE FROM NOZZLE TO PARTS: 12 to 18 inches.
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TURN OFF GAS SUPPLY AND DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER. WAIT FOR HEATER TO COOL BEFORE
CLEANING. Follow Safety Instructions to power wash equipment.
1. Wash down complete heater while keeping the nozzle moving and NO CLOSER THAN 12" from any part
of the heater.
2. After washing heater, raise the end opposite the control to empty the burner of water from wash
down. Allow 1 hour for heater to dry before lighting.
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Check igniter and burner ports for debris; wipe clean with steel wool and clear burner ports with wire.
- If heater is disconnected from the gas line, use tape to seal the open connections. This will keep moisture, dust, and
insects out and prevent future problems.
INSPECT THE HOSE AND POWER CORD
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replace damaged parts before operating the heater
OR REST ON ANY SURFACE OF THE HEATER OR TO COME WITHIN 12"OF ANY PART OF THE HEATER.
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TURN GAS SUPPLY AND ELECTRICAL POWER BACK ON. LIGHT AND CHECK THE HEATER FOR PROPER OPERATION.
WARNING
! Never spray penetrating oil (WD-40) on the control valve. This will cause the loss of high
temperature valve grease and cause valve to leak.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious personal injury or significant property damage.
A POORLY MAINTAINED HEATER WILL:
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE HEATER,
Compressed air can be used to clean dust and dirt from canopy, reflector pan,
the burner and complete unit with a leaf blower or compressed air after loosening the dust.
for any damage and safe clearance to heater, if damage is detected,
For additional manuals or more information, see our website at
MAINTENANCE
- Lower Air Quality
- Decrease the Life of the Heater
DO NOT ALLOW A HOSE AND/ OR A POWER CORD TO TOUCH
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