Kenmore 141.229952 User Manual

Owner's Manual

Liquid Propane Patio Heater

Model 141.229952

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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 or boats.

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.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

P46B7A- Rev: 10/16/2004

Table of Contents

Read These Safety Instructions

Warranty
Safety Instructions

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Clearance Requirements...........................5

Parts Diagram and Part Lists

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Assembly Instructions..............................10

Lighting Instructions.................................13

Frequently Asked Questions

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Full 1-Year Warranty

For one year from the date of purchase Sears will
repair or replace, at our option, any patio heater
part (except for Ignitor battery) that is defective in
material or workmanship.

This warranty does not cover;

• Ignitor battery.

• 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.

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

important Safety Rules:

1. Children and adults should be alert to high

surface temperature of areas above the
post when operating this heater.

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

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

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

5. Installation and repair should be done by
a qualified service person. The heater
should be inspected before first use and
at least annually by a qualified service
person. More frequent cleaning may be
required as necessary. It is important that
the patio heater Head be kept clean of
debris to prevent blockage of air flow.

This warranty is void if the patio heater Head

Assembly has been altered or disassembled.

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

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

A WARNING

Combustion by-products produced when
using this product contain chemicais
known to the State of Caiifornia to cause
cancer, birth defects, or reproductive
harm.

Prior to assembling your patio heater, the
following must be reviewed. Compliance with the
following should result in satisfactory heater
operation. This Owner's Manual should be
retained for future reference. The installation
must conform with local codes of your area.

1. This gas fired infrared patio heater is
intended for heating. The installation must

conform with local codes or, in the absence
of local codes with the National Fuel Gas

code, ANSI Z223.1. In Canada, heater
installation must conform with local building

codes or, in the absence of local codes,
with the current National Standards of

Canada CAN/CGA-B 149.2.

2. The following must be maintained at all times
when the patio heater is in operation:

• Adequate clearance around air openings
into the Combustion Chamber.

• Clearances from combustible materials.

• Provisions for accessibility.

• Combustion and ventilating air supply.

3. Proper clearance from combustible materials
must be maintained at all times. Minimum

clearances are as follows;
Sides 24" Top 18"

Below Reflector Head 85"

Combustible materials include wood, compressed
paper, plant fibers, plastic, plexiglás or other
materials capable of being ignited and burned.
Such materials shall be considered combustible
even though flameproof, fire-retardant treated or
plastered. Additional clearance may be required
for glass, painted surfaces and other materials
which may be damaged by radiant or
convection heat.

4. Patio heater must be placed on a level surface.

5. The Gas Manifold supply pressure must be
regulated at 11" water column utilizing a UL
listed regulator. Any replacement regulator must
be UL listed. The minimum inlet pressure to the
regulator from the tank is 10 psi and maximum
pressure is 150 psi.

6. 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 soap solution. Never use a flame for
this purpose.

• The heater head and its components must
be kept clear of dirt and cobwebs. Flow
of combustion and ventilation air through
the perforated portions of the heater must
not be obstructed.

• 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.

The Regulator Hose must be protected from
contact with hot or sharp surfaces both
during use and while in storage. Position the
hose so it does not rub against the LP gas
Tank Cover which will be raised and lowered

frequently. The hose assembly must be

visually inspected prior to each use of the
patio heater. If excessive abrasion or wear
is evident, or the hose is cut, it must be
replaced prior to operation. DO NOT use a

Regulator or Hose Assembly other than the
one supplied with the patio heater. The
replacement Hose and Regulator Assembly
may be obtained from your Sears Service
Center or call 1-800-4-IVIY-HOME®

(1-800-469-4663) .

• 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. 1). 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.

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A strong gas smell, or the hissing sound of
gas indicates a serious problem with your
patio heater or the LP gas tank. 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 tank.

• 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 tank because
your telephone is an electrical device and
could create a spark resulting in fire
and/or explosion.

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

8. 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.

9. This patio heater is designed to operate with a
standard 20 lb. Liquid Propane Gas (LP gas)
tank with Type 1 Tank Connection Device as
shown in Fig. 2. (A.G.A. Requirements 10-94).
The propane tank must (1) be provided with a
shutoff valve. The outlet of the tank valve must
be 1-5/16 ACME male thread specified in Type

1 Tank Connection Device per A.G.A.
requirement 10-94. Per standard, the tank valve
is designed to provide a positive sealing device
for safety; (2) the tank supply system must be
arranged for vapor withdrawal; and (3) the tank
used must include a collar to protect the tank
valve. The LP gas supply tank must be
constructed and marked in accordance with the
specifications for LP gas tanks of the U.S.
Department of Transportation.

Figure 2

Propane Tank

12. 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.

13. The patio heater has been designed with several

safety features. These include a 100% safety
shutoff control, elevated heating element, weighted
base, and Type 1 Tank Connection Device.
The Electronic Ignition System is an
advanced feature which makes lighting the
patio heater a very easy and matchless
process. Any modification to the patio heater
not described in the Owner's Manual may
compromise the safety of this appliance and
will void your warranty. Special concern
should be given to the following warnings:

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• DO NOT shorten the post length

• DO NOT bypass the thermocouple

• DO NOT operate heater without a reflector

• DO NOT operate without the weighted base

• 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.

Screw the coupling nut of regulator onto the outlet
tank valve.

10, The tank valve outlet must be maintained in

good condition. When the tank is not
connected to the patio heater, cover the valve
with the tank supplied, dust cap. A leak test
should be performed with soapy water
whenever connecting a new tank. Never use a
match to test for leaks.

11. The propane tank must be turned off whenever
the patio heater is not in use. When the patio
heater is stored indoors, the connection
between the propane tank 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.

14. For outdoor use only. If stored indoors,
detach and leave LP gas tank outdoors. The

LP gas supply tank must be disconnected

when patio heater is not in use,

15. 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.

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