Garden Sun Heater HSS-NG-SS Natural Gas User Manual

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Your heater was designed and approved for outdoor

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

liquids.

Ensure that there is no obstruction to air ventilation.

Be sure all gas connections are tight and there are no

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

use, and by a qualified service person at least

annually.

If relighting a hot heater, always wait at least 5

minutes.

Inspect the hose assembly for evidence of excessive
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. Pressure regulator and hose

assembly supplier with the appliance must be used,

and a statement that replacement pressure regulators

and hose assemblies must be those specified by the

appliance 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.

3) Push in gas Control Knob and turn counterclockwise
to “IGNITER” then to “PILOT” (Figure b) to light the pilot.
If needed, keep depressing and turning Control Knob
counterclockwise until the pilot lights (You should heater
2 clicking sounds).
4) Once the pilot is lit, continue to depress the control
Knob for 30 seconds.
5) If the pilot dose not stay lit, repeat steps 3 and 4.
6) If after repeating steps 3 & 4 unit does not light, then
-Push in Control Knob and turn counterclockwise to
“PILOT”.
-As you are depressing the Control Knob, place long
stem lighter into the ignition hole (Figure c) on the
Emitter Screen to light the pilot.
-Repeat step 4.

Figure c
7) Push in and turn the Control Knob to the “LOW” position,
then release Control Knob. If you want a higher temperature,
push in the Control Knob and turn counterclockwise to the
“HIGH” position.

After First Lighting

-The burner may be noisy when initially turned on, To
eliminate excessive noise form the burner, set the Control
Knob to “LOW”, then turn the Control Knob to heat level
desired.
-White smoke may appear around the Emitter Screen
during the first few minutes of initial lighting. This is the
heater burning up the oil used in manufacturing. Both
smoke and odor will dissipate after approximately
30 minutes.

NOTE: The flame pattern at the Emitter Screen should be
visually checked whenever heater is operated. Normally the
burner flame is blue, but litter yellow flame is acceptable.
If flames extend beyond surface of the Emitter Screen or a
black spot is accumulating on the Emitter Screen or reflector,
shut off the heater. See Troubleshooting on page 11. Do not
operate until heater has been serviced or repaired.If pilot fails
to remain lit, all valves should be closed and waiiting period
of at least 5 minutes should pass before attempting to light.

1) Turn the Control Knob to the “OFF” position (Figure a).
2) Fully open LP cylinder valve.
Note: For initial start or after any cylinder change, hold

Control Knob IN for 2 minutes to purge air from gas lines

before proceeding.

Before Turning Gas Supply ON:

OFF

LOW

OFF

LOW

Figure a

Figure b

Normal

Abnormal