Grand Hall 22899 User Manual

Owner's Manual

Liquid Propane,

Gas-Fired Infrared
Outdoor Patio Heater

Model 22899

//_ WARNING:

Read this Owner's Manual carefully and be sure your
patio heater is properly assembled, installed and

maintained. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage.

This patio heater is intended for outdoor use only and

is not intended to be installed in or on
recreational vehicles, campers or boats.

Z_ WARNING:
THIS PATIO HEATER IS FOR OUTDOOR

USE ONLY.

Note to Installer:

Leave this Owner's Manual with the consumer after

delivery and/or installation.

Note to Consumer:

Leave this Owner's Manual in a convenient place for

future reference.
Customer Service Helpline:

If there are damaged or missing parts when you
unpack this unit from the shipping box, or you have
questions about assembly, call us 8am - 8pm CST,

Monday through Friday at: 1-888-317-7642.

P47B5A - Date: 10/16/2004

Warranty ..................................................... 2

Safety Instructions ..................................... 2

Clearance Requirements ........................... 3

Parts Diagram and Part List ............ 6-7

Assemblylnstructions ..................................... 8

Z_WARNING

Failure to comply with these instructions
could result in a fire or explosion that
could cause serious bodily injury, death,
or property damage.

Lightinglnstructions .................................. 11

Frequently Asked Questions .................. 12

For one year from the date of purchase Grand Hall
Enterprise Co., Ltd. ("Grand Hall") will repair or
replace, at our option, any patio heater part that is

defective in material or workmanship.
This warranty does not cover:

• Reshaping or dents in soft, aluminum Reflector
that may be caused by, but not limited to,

falling debris.

• Patio heater if it is used for commercial or
rental purposes.

This warranty applies only when the patio heater
is used in the United States.

This warranty is void if the patio heater head
assembly has been altered or disassembled.

This patio heater is manufactured to Liquid Pro-
pane specifications and is CSA Design Certified as
such. Any attempt to convert this Liquid Propane
patio heater for natural gas use is dangerous and
will void your product warranty.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

1. Children and adults should be alert to high
surface temperature of areas above the post
when operating this patio heater.

2. Children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the area of the patio heater.

3. NEVER hang anything including clothes or
other flammable items on the patio heater.

4. DO NOT operate this patio heater unless
it is fully assembled with reflector in place.

5. DO NOT store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

6. This Patio Heater is for outdoor use

only.

Z_WARNING

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Read the safety, installation,
operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly
before installing or servicing this equipment.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from

state to state.

z_ WARNING

Combustion by-products produced when
using this product contain chemicals

known to the State of California to cause

cancer, birth defects, or reproductive

harm.

z_WARNING

A strong gas smell, or the hissing sound of

gas indicates a serious problem with your

patio heater or the LP gas cylinder. Failure

to immediately follow the steps listed below

could result in a fire or explosion which

could cause serious bodily injury, death, or

property damage.

• Shut off gas supply to the patio heater.

• Extinguish any open flame.

• Get away from the LP gas cylinder.

• Do not try to fix the problem yourself.

• If odor continues or you have a fire you

cannot extinguish, call your fire department.

Do not call near the LP gas cylinder
because your telephone is an electrical

device and could create a spark resulting

in fire and/or explosion.

Priorto assemblingyourpatioheater,thefollowing

mustbereviewed.Compliancewiththefollowing
shouldresultin satisfactoryheateroperation.This

Owner'sManualshouldberetainedforfuture
reference.Theinstallationmustconformwithlocal

codesof yourarea.

1. Thisgasfiredinfraredpatioheateris intended
foroutdoorheating.Theinstallationmustconform

with localcodesor, in the absenceof local
codeswiththeNationalFuelGascode,ANSI
Z223.1.In Canada,heaterinstallationmust

conformwithlocalbuildingcodesor,in the
absenceof localcodes,withthecurrent

NationalStandardsof CanadaCAN/CGA-B149.2.

2. Thefollowingmustbemaintainedat alltimes
whenthe patioheateris in operation:

• Adequateclearancearoundairopeningsinto
thecombustionchamber.

• Clearancesfromcombustiblematerials.

• Provisionsfor accessibility.

• Combustionandventilatingairsupply.

3. Properclearancefromcombustiblematerials
mustbe maintainedat all times.SeeFig. 1

Minimum clearances are as follows:
Sides/Rear 12" Top 12"

Below Reflector Head 30"

Combustible materials include wood, compressed
paper, plant fibers, plastic, Plexiglas or other

materials capable of being ignited and burned.
Such materials are considered combustible even

if flameproof, fire-retardant treated or plastered.

Figure 1

Ceiling or Overhang

WARNING

Certain materials or items, when stored
under the heater, will be subjected to
radiant heat and could be seriously
damaged.

.

Additional clearance may be required for glass,

painted surfaces and other materials which may
be damaged by radiant or convection heat.

Patio heater must be placed on a level surface.

You must use only the gas regulator provided
with this patio heater. This regulator is set for
an outlet pressure of 11 inches water column.
Any replacement regulator must be UL listed.
The minimum inlet pressure to the regulator
from the cylinder is 10 psi and maximum

pressure is 150 psi.

The patio heater must be inspected before each

.

use, and annually by a qualified service person.

All gas connections should be checked for
leaks utilizing a soapy water solution (50%
mixture of both). Never use a flame for this

purpose.
The flame pattern can be observed through

the perforated emitter grid on the heater
head assembly and should be visually
checked whenever the patio heater is

operated (see Fig. 2).If flames extend more
than 2 inches in height or 1/2 inch outside

the surface of the emitter grid or black
soot is accumulating on the emitter grid or

reflector, the heater should be turned off
immediately. The heater should not be
operated again until repairs are made.

• The patio heater area must be kept clear
and free of combustible materials, gasoline
and other flammable vapors and liquids.

Figure 2.

NORMAL FLAME POSITION

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Thepatioheaterheadanditscomponents
mustbe keptclearof dirtandcobwebs.

Flowof combustionandventilationair

throughtheperforatedportionsof the
heatermustnotbe obstructed.

12.

This patio heater is for outdoor use only. If
stored indoors, you MUST remove and store
the LP gas cylinder outdoors. The LP gas
cylinder must be disconnected when patio

heater is not in use.

• Keep the bottom ventilation opening of the
cylinder enclosure (Patio Heater Base) free

and clear from debris.

• Clean patio heater only with noncombustible,
noncorrosive cleaning agents.

The stainless steel emitter grid should be
kept free of debris. Never spray cleaners
into the emitter grid because of potential
harm to internal components. NEVER paint
the emitter grid or reflector.

7. Installation and use of this patio heater must
conform with local codes or, in the absence of

local codes, with the Standards of Storage and
Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, ANSI/

NFPA 58.

8. The self contained gas system for this mini
table top patio heater is designed to be used

with a 16.4 oz (disposable) LP gas cylinder
(not included). The gas cylinder must be

constructed and marked in accordance with
specifications of the U.S. Department of

Transportation for LP Gas Cylinders. NEVER

refill disposable cylinders.

9. A leak test should be performed with soapy
water (50% mixture of both) whenever
connecting a new cylinder. Never use a match

to test for leaks.

13.

CAUTION: You must use only the gas
regulator provided with this patio heater. This
regulator is set for an outlet pressure of 11

inches water column.

WARNING

• DO NOT shorten the post length

• DO NOT bypass the thermocouple safety

• DO NOT operate heater without a reflector

• DO NOT operate without Base Assembly

• DO NOT attempt to convert the patio heater
for natural gas use.

Failure to comply with these instructions

could result in a fire or explosion which

could cause serious bodily injury, death,
or property damage.

10. When the patio heater is stored indoors, the
connection between the LP gas cylinder and

the heater must be disconnected and stored in
accordance with Chapter 5 of the Standard for

Storage and Handling of Liquefied Gases, ANSI/
NFPA 58.

11. Clothing or other flammable materials should
not be hung from the heater, or placed on or
near the heater. The area above the post may
be extremely hot. Direct contact with these

metal surfaces should be avoided in order to
prevent burns or clothing ignition.