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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
START
WARNING: When lighting the heater DO NOT look over top of
heater (reflector). Stand to the side of the heater during
ignition. Do not stand or have any part of your body in front of
the heater.
1.WARNING: MAKE SURE THERE IS NO OPEN FLAME IN THE
AREA. Fully open the valve on the propane cylinder.
2.Turn the heater regulator knob counterclockwise to the "HI"
position.
3.To light: (Read all lighting instructions before attempting to
ignite heater)
a) Repeatedly push and release the piezo electric ignitor
(SPC-30R), or place a lighted match near the face of
the heating element (mesh screen) of the burner you
are lighting, using the hole located on the side of the
reflector. CAUTION: DO NOT LIGHT AT THE ORIFICE.
b) Depress the red button on the safety valve admitting
gas to the burner. WARNING: DO NOT DEPRESS RED
VALVE BUTTON BEFORE REPEATEDLY ACTIVATING
THE PIEZO (SPC-30R) OR INSERTING MATCH.
c) When the gas on the face of the mesh screen lights,
continue to hold the valve button depressed for 30
seconds, then release.
4.If flame goes out, wait 5 minutes and repeat the lighting
procedure.
5.If heater will not light after repeated tries, do not attempt to
repair heater. Return heater to nearest authorized service
center or to manufacturer of this product, freight prepaid.
6.(SPC-30R) Repeat steps 1 through 4 to ignite the other
burner.
7.After both burners (SPC-30R) or single burner (SPC-15R),
are lit, turn the heater regulator knob to the desired heat
setting (LOW, MED, HI).
STOP
1.Securely close valve on the propane cylinder.
2.Turn the heater regulator knob to the "OFF" position. Wait
15 minutes for the heater to cool down before handling
heater.
3.Always remove the heater from the propane tank after each
use. Do not store the heater while attached to propane tank.
Remove the heater from the propane tank by turning the fuel
connector nut clockwise. Always store propane tank
outdoors. Never store propane tank in an enclosed area.
RESTART AFTER SAFETY SHUTDOWN
1.Securely close valve at propane cylinder.
2.Wait 5 minutes.
3.Restart following "Start" procedure.
SERVICING
A hazardous condition may result if a heater is used that has
been modified or is not functioning properly. When the heater is
working properly:
* The flame is contained within the heater.
* The flame is essentially blue.
* There is no strong disagreeable odor, eye burning or other
physical discomfort.
* There is no smoke or soot internal or external to the heater.
* There are no unplanned or unexplained shut downs of the
heater.
The parts lists and exploded view show the heater as it was
constructed. Do not use a heater which is different from that
shown. In this regard, use only the hose, regulator and cylinder
connection fitting (called a POL fitting) supplied with the heater.
IMPORTANT For this heater, the regulator must be set as
shown in "specifications". If there is any uncertainty about the
regulator setting, have it checked.
A heater which is not working right must be repaired, but only by
a trained, experienced service person. To find the service
center closest to you, visit our website at www.scheuco.com.or
call (888) 619-7060.
You may also obtain in-warranty or out-of-warranty service by
taking the product to your local service center.
In-warranty products will be repaired with no charge for either
parts or labor. Please include a brief statement indicating date,
place of purchase, the nature of the problem and proof of
purchase.
Out-of-warrranty products will be repaired with a charge for
parts and labor.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1.The heater should be inspected before each use, and at
least annually by a qualified person.
2.Before each use, check the soft "O" ring seat at the bullnose
of the POL fitting. If the "O" ring is cut, scuffed, or otherwise
damaged, replace it with part number 6681.
3.Turn off the gas at the LP-gas supply cylinder when the
heater is not in use.
4.When the heater is to be stored, the connection between the
LP-gas supply cylinder and the heater must be
disconnected and the cylinder removed from the heater and
stored out of doors and in accordance with Chapter 5 of the
standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum
Gases ANSI/NFPA 58.