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Owner’s manual: model GWU511A outdoor patio heater
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Contact 1.800.762.1142 for assistance.
Do not return to place of purchase.
Owner’s manual: model GWU511A outdoor patio heater
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WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Be careful when attempting to
manually ignite this heater. Holding
in the control know for more than 10
seconds before igniting the gas will
cause a ball of ame upon ignition.
• If for some reason your ignitor fails to deliver a spark, your heater can be started by
inserting a lit match through the pilot view hole while pushing the control knob in
while in the PILOT position.
If you experience any ignition problem consult “Troubleshooting” on
page 17.
Caution: Avoid inhaling fumes emitted from the heater’s first use. Smoke and odor
from the burning of oils used in manufacturing will appear. Both smoke and odor
will dissipate after approximately 30 minutes. The heater should NOT produce thick
black smoke.
Note: The burner may be noisy when initially turned on. To eliminate excessive noise from
the burner, turn the Control Knob to the Pilot position. Then, turn the knob to the level of
heat desired.
When heater is ON:
Emitter screen will become bright red due to intense heat. The color is more visible at
night.
Burner will display tongues of blue and yellow flame. These flames should not be
yellow or produce thick black smoke, indicating an obstruction of airflow through the
burners. The flame should be blue with straight yellow tops.
If excessive yellow flame is detected, turn off heater and consult “Troubleshooting” on
page 17.
Re-lighting
Note: For your safety, Control Knob cannot be turned OFF without first depressing Control
Knob in PILOT position and then rotating it to OFF.
Turn Control Knob to OFF.
Wait at least 5 minutes, to let gas dissipate, before attempting to relight Pilot.
Repeat the “Lighting” steps on prior page.
Shut Down
Turn Control Knob clockwise to Pilot. (Normally, burner will make a slight popping sound
when extinguished.) Burner will extinguish but Pilot will remain ON.
To extinguish Pilot, depress Control Knob and continue to turn it clockwise to OFF.
Turn Tank Valve clockwise to OFF and disconnect Regulator when heater is not in use.
Note: After use, some discoloration of the emitter screen is normal.
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Heater will be hot after use. Handle
with extreme care.