VIRCO PTH106-SS Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

Gas-fired infrared outdoor patio heater

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Virco Associates, Inc.
145, Brea Canyon Road
Walnut, CA 91789, U.S.A.
FOR MODEL PTH106-SS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT ..............................................................................
TOOLS & PARTS ..........................................................................
PRECAUTIONS.............................................................................
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................
GAS REQUIREMENTS & LEAK TESTING .........................................
SAFETY CHECKS .........................................................................
LOCATING HEATER FOR USE .......................................................
LIGHTING / SHUTDOWN ................................................................
STORAGE / BURNER REMOVAL......................................................
BURNER INSTALLATION / PILOT CLEANING ....................................
BURNER REMOVAL ......................................................................
TROUBLE SHOOTING ...................................................................
PARTS LIST .................................................................................
WARRANTY .................................................................................
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND BE SURE YOUR PATIO HEATER IS
PROPERLY INSTALLED, ASSEMBLIED AND CARED FOR. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. IF
YOU HAVE QUESTIONS CONCERNING ASSEMBLY OR OPERATION, CONSULT YOUR
DEALER, GAS APPLIANCE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE OR YOUR GAS COMPANY.
NOTE TO INSTALLER:
LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE CONSUMER AFTER INSTALLATION.
NOTE TO THE CONSUMER:
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
PLEASE CONTACT 1-800-913-8999 FOR ASSISTANCE
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DO NOT RETURN TO PLACE OF PURCHASE
OUTDOOR PATIO HEATER
INSTALLATION, OPERATION
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
GAS-FIRED INFRARED
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    GAS-FIRED INFRARED OUTDOOR PATIO HEATER INSTALLATION, OPERATION Virco Associates, Inc. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 145, Brea Canyon Road Walnut, CA 91789, U.S.A. FOR MODEL PTH106-SS TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE IMPORTANT …………………………………………………………………… TOOLS & PARTS ……………………………………………………………….. PRECAUTIONS………………………………………………………………….. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS …………………………………………………. GAS REQUIREMENTS & LEAK TESTING …………………………………..
  • Page 2: Important

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT return to place of purchase!!! Please contact Customer Service hotline at 800-913-8999 for help. IMPORTANT WARNING * * * * * * For outdoor use only (outside any enclosure) Improper operation, installation, adjustment, alteration, servicing or maintenance can cause severe property damage or serious injury or death.
  • Page 3: Tools & Parts

    TOOLS AND PARTS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY NOTE: 20 pound, 5 Gallon LPG Tank is not supplied Tools Needed: Adjustable Opening Wrench Spray Bottle of Soapy Water (To check for leaks) Parts Supplied: Reflector (1) Heater Head Assembly (1 Post Assembly (2) Gas Tank Enclosure Assembly (2) LPG Gas regulator with Hose (1 Tank Hook (1)
  • Page 4: Precautions

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT return to place of purchase!!! Please contact Customer Service hotline at 800-913-8999 for help. PRECAUTIONS NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY Do not use this space heater in an 3. The burner makes popping noise during explosive atmosphere.
  • Page 5: Assembly Instructions

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT return to place of purchase!!! Please contact Customer Service hotline at 800-913-8999 for help. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION STEP 1. Attach Post socket Attached the post socket to the top of the tank enclosure using four of 1/4” acorn-cap. STEP 2: Secure The Post Connect post on with three 3/16”...
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT return to place of purchase!!! Please contact Customer Service hotline at 800-913-8999 for help. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION STEP 3: Attach Reflector Attach reflector to the top of emitter grid. Secure with four of 1/4” acorn-cap and four 1/4”...
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT return to place of purchase!!! Please contact Customer Service hotline at 800-913-8999 for help. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION STEP 5: Gas Tank Open tank enclosure door. Attached the gas tank by hook up the tank hook on the bracket of tank enclosure. STEP 6: Attach Regulator Attach flare adapter on hose end of the regulator assembly to the flare fitting on the intake pipe.
  • Page 8: Gas Requirements & Leak Testing

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT return to place of purchase!!! Please contact Customer Service hotline at 800-913-8999 for help. GAS REQUIREMENTS & LEAK TESTING NEVER CONNECT AN UNREGULATED GAS SUPPLY TO THE HEATER PRECAUTIONS Periodically check the whole gas system for A dented, rusted or damaged propane tank leaks or immediately check if the smell of may be hazardous and should be checked by your...
  • Page 9: Safety Checks

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT return to place of purchase!!! Please contact Customer Service hotline at 800-913-8999 for help. SAFETY CHECKS STEP 1: 1. Check the regulator to the propane tank connection STEP 1. remember the POL adapter is a left-hand thread. 2.
  • Page 10: Locating Heater For Use

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT return to place of purchase !!! Please contact Customer Service hotline at 800-913-8999 for help LOCATION HEATER FOR USE BE CAREFUL: When certain materials or items are left under this heater, while in use, they will be subjected to radiant heat and could be seriously damaged.
  • Page 11: Lighting/Shutdown

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT return to place of purchase !!! Please contact Customer Service hotline at 800-913-8999 for help LIGHTING/SHUTDOWN BEFORE TURNING THE GAS SUPPLY ‘ON’: Visually inspect the hose assembly for evidence of excessive abrasion cuts or wear. If the house leaks it must be replaced prior to use.
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT return to place of purchase !!! Please contact Customer Service hotline at 800-913-8999 for help LIGHTING/SHUTDOWN WHEN HEATER IS ON: ● Emitter screen will become brighted due to intense heat. The color is more visible at night. ●...
  • Page 13: Storage/Burner Removal

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT return to place of purchase !!! Please contact Customer Service hotline at 800-913-8999 for help STORAGE/BURNER REMOVAL WHEN STORING THE HEATER THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE PROPANE TANK AND THE HEATER MUST BE DISCONNECTED AND THE PROPANE TANK REMOVED FROM THE ENCLOSURE AND STORED INDOORS IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA OR IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 5 OF THE STANDARD FOR THE STORAGE AND HANDLING OF LIQUEFIED GASES, ANSI/NFPA 58-1998.
  • Page 14: Burner Installation/Pilot Cleaning

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT return to place of purchase !!! Please contact Customer Service hotline at 800-913-8999 for help BURNER INSTALLATION/PILOT CLEANING BURNER INSTALLATION: Install the burner assembly by reversing the four (4) steps used for disassembly making certain the burner assembly stands centered when complete.
  • Page 15: Burner Removal

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT return to place of purchase !!! Please contact Customer Service hotline at 800-913-8999 for help BURNER REMOVAL START DISASSEMBLY FOR CLEANING BY: STEP 1 1. Remove the valve panel to gain access to the pilot. Thermocouple Pilot 2.
  • Page 16: Trouble Shooting

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT return to place of purchase!!! Please contact Customer Service hotline at 800-913-8999 for help. TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Correction Pilot won’t Air in gas line Purge gas line and repeat ignition operation light Lowe gas pressure Check gas pressure Gas line turned ‘OFF’...
  • Page 17: Parts List

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT return to place of purchase !!! Please contact Customer Service hotline at 800-913-8999 for hel PARTS LIST Parts List Description Reflector Emitter Grid Main Burner Assembly Emitter base Pilot Assembly Control Housing Control Housing Front Panel Lighting Instruction Plate Logo Plate Control Knob...
  • Page 18: Warranty

    Our obligation under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement at our option of the product during the warranty period. The extent of any liability of Virco Associates Inc. under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement. This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts, damage...

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