Texsport 14217 Deluxe Propane Heater - Manual

USING YOUR HEATER
Step 1 ......After burner has ignited, adjust valve to desired heat level.
Step 2 ......While ignited DO NOT touch the metal reflector or safety
grid.
Step 3 ......Keep children, pets and flammable materials well away
from ignited burner. See clearance zone diagram on page
4 of this booklet.
Step 4 ......Handle only by grasping the metal frame.
Step 5 ......Allow heater to cool for 15 minutes before storage.
MAINTENANCE
Be sure to keep equipment clean and make sure burner is always
unobstructed. Propane appliances seldom require service as long
as you keep valves and orifices away from dirt and dust. Always
blow the valve clean before connecting it to a cylinder. If damaged
DO NOT use the appliance and contact Texsport Customer Service
at 800-231-1402 8AM – 5PM CST Mon-Fri.
DO NOT PERFORM MAINTENANCE WHILE
THE HEATER IS STILL HOT.
PLEASE ALLOW ADEQUATE TIME TO COOL.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO
FLAMMABLES OR COMBUSTIBLES
Please keep heater away from any flammable or combustible mate-
rials or objects. DO NOT allow any fabric, clothing or any flamma-
ble or combustible material to come within the following distance
restrictions.
12 inches from
sides of heater
Keep objects
48 inches
from the face
of the heater
Thank you for buying a Texsport Authentic Adventure Gear product. We
hope you enjoy your new heater and that it will serve you for many years
to come. We encourage you to read and understand each step of the set-
up and safety operation instructions prior to working with this heater.
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
• DO NOT allow heater to operate while sleeping.
• DO NOT expose the propane cylinder to excessive heat.
• Always inspect the heater, propane cylinder and
connections for damage, debris or dirt before attaching the
heater to the propane cylinder.
• Always attach/detach propane cylinder outdoors away from
any open flame or pilot lights and only when the heater is
cool.
• DO NOT use or operate if the heater or propane cylinder is
damaged.
• When storing or transporting heater always disconnect the
propane cylinder and store it in a cool, well ventilated
location, in an upright position.
• Be sure connection to propane cylinder is tightly secure (hand
tighten only) prior to each use.
• Never operate the heater near any flammable liquid or
vapors. Keep all flammable or combustible materials beyond
the clearance zone as indicated on page 4 of this manual.
• Discontinue operation of the heater and close valve if:
– ambient temperature drops below -10˚ F.
– there is no fuel remaining in the propane cylinder
– combustion becomes unstable
– lighting cannot be performed quickly and easily
– you experience repeated flame outs
• Should blockage occur in the fuel jet do not attempt to clear
with a metal object. Call Texsport Customer Service at
800-231-1402 8AM – 5PM CST Mon-Fri.
• Never leave heater unattended when hot or in use.
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
CONNECTING THE PROPANE CYLINDER
Step 1 ......Use only propane bulk tanks approved for use by the United
States Department of Transportation.
Step 2 ......Remove plastic protector cap from valve adapter connection
Step 3 ......Make sure that the heater/control valve knob is turned off.
Twist in a clockwise direction.
Step 4 ......Make sure heater valve adapter rubber seal is clean and
undamaged.
Step 5 ......Be certain the POL adapter is undamaged rubber seal is
clean and undamaged.
Step 6 ......Screw POL adapter directly onto bulk tank fitting counter
clockwise. (hand tighten only)
Test the connection for leaking gas:
Step 7............Please check the connector for leaks using soapy water.
Apply soapy water to the connection area. Leaking gas will
produce bubbles.NEVER USE A FLAME.
Do you smell gas?
If yes, there is a leak.
Is the connection area extremely cold?
If so, there is a leak
DO NOT USE HEATER IF IT IS LEAKING.
Step 8 ......When you are sure there are no leaks you may proceed to
lighting your heater.
LIGHTING YOUR HEATER
Step 1 ......Open the valve to a low or medium setting. Twist in a count-
er clockwise direction.
Step 2 ......Place a flame source near the face of the burner and at the
same time press the RED starter button. Gas will begin to
flow and the burner will ignite.
Step 3 ......Continue to press the RED starter button down for 60
Seconds to assure continuous gas flow.
Step 4 ......If heater fails to light, turn off the valve. Allow any
gas to dissipate and repeat steps 1-3.
Step 5 ......If heater still does not light – contact Texsport Customer
Service at 800-231-1402 8AM – 5PM CST Mon-Fri.
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