Kenmore 141.229952 User Manual
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8. Installation and use of this patio heater must
conform with local codes or, in the absence of
local codes, with the Standards of Storage and
Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, ANSI/
NFPA 58.
9. This patio heater is designed to operate with a
standard 20 lb. Liquid Propane Gas (LP gas)
tank with Type 1 Tank Connection Device as
shown in Fig. 2. (A.G.A. Requirements 10-94).
The propane tank must (1) be provided with a
shutoff valve. The outlet of the tank valve must
be 1-5/16 ACME male thread specified in Type
1 Tank Connection Device per A.G.A.
requirement 10-94. Per standard, the tank valve
is designed to provide a positive sealing device
for safety; (2) the tank supply system must be
arranged for vapor withdrawal; and (3) the tank
used must include a collar to protect the tank
valve. The LP gas supply tank must be
constructed and marked in accordance with the
specifications for LP gas tanks of the U.S.
Department of Transportation.
Figure 2
Propane Tank
Screw the coupling nut of regulator onto the outlet
tank valve.
10, The tank valve outlet must be maintained in
good condition. When the tank is not
connected to the patio heater, cover the valve
with the tank supplied, dust cap. A leak test
should be performed with soapy water
whenever connecting a new tank. Never use a
match to test for leaks.
12. Clothing or other flammable materials should
not be hung from the heater, or placed on or
near the heater. The area above the post may
be extremely hot. Direct contact with these
metal surfaces should be avoided in order to
prevent burns or clothing ignition.
13. The patio heater has been designed with several
safety features. These include a 100% safety
shutoff control, elevated heating element, weighted
base, and Type 1 Tank Connection Device.
The Electronic Ignition System is an
advanced feature which makes lighting the
patio heater a very easy and matchless
process. Any modification to the patio heater
not described in the Owner's Manual may
compromise the safety of this appliance and
will void your warranty. Special concern
should be given to the following warnings:
A
warning
• DO NOT shorten the post length
• DO NOT bypass the thermocouple
• DO NOT operate heater without a reflector
• DO NOT operate without the weighted base
• DO NOT attempt to convert the patio heater
for natural gas use.
Failure to comply with these instructions
could result in a fire or explosion which
could cause serious bodily injury, death,
or property damage.
14. For outdoor use only. If stored indoors,
detach and leave LP gas tank outdoors. The
LP gas supply tank must be disconnected
when patio heater is not in use,
15. CAUTION: You must use only the gas
regulator provided with this patio heater. This
regulator is set for an outlet pressure of 11
inches water column.
11. The propane tank must be turned off whenever
the patio heater is not in use. When the patio
heater is stored indoors, the connection
between the propane tank and the heater must
be disconnected and stored in accordance with
Chapter 5 of the Standard for Storage and
Handling of Liquefied Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58.