Kenmore 141.229952 - Manual (Page 13)

Checking For LP Gas Leaks
Never test for leaks with a flame. Prior to first
use, at the beginning of each season, or every
time your LP gas tank is changed, you must
check for gas leaks. Follow these four steps;
1. Make a soap solution by mixing one part
liquid detergent and one part water.
2. Turn the Control Knob to the full OFF
position, then turn the gas ON at source.
3. Apply the soap solution to all gas
connections. If bubbles appear in the soap
solution the connections are not properly sealed.
Check each fitting and tighten or repair as
necessary.
4. If you have a gas leak that cannot be repaired
by tightening, turn off the gas at the source,
disconnect fuel line from your patio heater and
call 1-800-4-MY-HOIVIE® or your gas supplier for
repair assistance.
Warning: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury, death or
property damage and will void your product warranty.
Lighting Instructions
Note; At first use, the Patio Heater Reflector
may emit a slight odor and smoke due to the
burn-off of oils used in the manufacturing
process of this aluminum part. This is to be
expected.
1. Familiarize yourself with the safety instructions
and warnings at the front of this Owner’s Manual.
Do not smoke while lighting patio heater or check­
ing gas supply connections. Be sure your patio
heater is placed in accordance wth the minimum
clearance from combustibles as shown on page 5
of this Owner's Manual.
2. Be sure the LP gas tank is filled.
3. Make sure all gas connections are securely
tightened.
4. Set Control Knob to "OFF" and open the LP gas
tankvalve.
5. Push and hold the Control Knob, then slowly turn it
to "PILOT". The Ignitor will continuously spark at
the same time.
6. Look through the 1/2" Manual Lighting Hole to
see if the Pilot Flame is lit. If lit, continue
pressing the Control Knob for 15 seconds to
ensure the Pilot Flame remains on. If the
pilot is not lit, turn the Control Knob to
"OFF", and wait 5 minutes for gas to clear
before attempting to light again.
7. Release the Control Knob and turn to "ON".
8. If the patio heater does not light you may
need to purge air from the gas line or reset
the regulator excess gas flow device. Note;
this procedure should be done every time a
new LP gas tank is connected to your patio
heater.
To purge air from your gas line and/or
reset the Regulator excess gas flow
device:
• Turn the Control Knob to the off position.
• Turn off the gas at the tank valve.
• Disconnect Regulator from the LP gas
tank.
• Let unit stand for 5 minutes.
• Reconnect the Regulator to LP gas tank.
• Turn the tank valve on slowly until 1/4 to
1/2 open.
• Follow lighting steps 5 through 7 listed on
this page.
A warning
A strong gas smell, or the hissing sound of
gas indicates a serious problem with your
patio heater or the LP gas tank. Failure to
immediately follow the steps listed below
could result in a fire or explosion which
could cause serious bodily injury, death, or
property damage.
• Shut off gas supply to the patio heater.
• Extinguish any open flame.
• Get away from the LP gas tank.
• Do not try to fix the problem yourself.
• If odor continues or you have a fire you
cannot extinguish, call your fire department.
Do not call near the LP gas tank because
your telephone is an electrical device and
could create a spark resulting in fire
and/or explosion.
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