Page 6 - Manual – Gas patio heater G21 – Tornado

Heater position
The heater is primarily for outdoor use only.
Always ensure that adequate fresh air ventilation 91cm
is provided. 100cm
Always maintain proper clearance to combustible
materials, i.e. top 91 cm and sides 100 cm
minimum.
Heater must be placed on level firm ground.
Never operate heater in an explosive atmosphere
like in areas where gasoline or other flammable
liquids or vapors are stored.

Gas requirement
Use propane or butane gas only.
The installation must conform to local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the standard
for the storage and handling of liquid petroleum gases.
A dented, rusted or damaged propane tank may be hazardous and should be checked by your
tank supplier. Never use a propane tank with a damaged valve connection.
The propane tank must be arranged to provide for vapor withdrawal from the operating cylinder.
Never connect an unregulated propane tank to the heater.
Leakage test
Gas connections on the heater are leak tested at the factory prior to shipment. A complete
gas tightness check must be performed at the installation site due to possible mishandling in
shipment or excessive pressure being applied to the heater.
• Make a soap solution of one part liquid detergent and one part water. The soap solution can
be applied with a spray bottle, brush or rag. Soap bubbles will appear in case of a leak.
• The heater must be checked with a full cylinder.
• Make sure the safety control valve is in the OFF position.
• Turn the gas supply ON.
• In case of a leak, turn off the gas supply. Tighten any leaking fittings, then turn the gas
supply on and recheck.
• Never leak test while smoking.
Operation and storage
To turn on the heater:
1. Press and turn the variable knob to „HI“ position (counter-clockwise 90°).
2. Press down the variable control knob and hold for 90 seconds. While holding down the
variable control knob, press the ignition button several times until the flame lights up.
Release the variable control knob after the flame lights.
3. If a new tank has just been connected, allow the air in the gas pipeline to purge through
the hole at least for one minute.
4. When lighting the flame, make sure the variable knob is continuously pressed down while
pressing the ignition button.