Lynx LHEM48NG User Manual
LYNX EAVE MOUNT PATIO HEATER
LHEM48
CARE AND USE MANUAL
Installation of Lynx Eave Mounted Patio Heater should only be installed by a person knowledgeable about gas appliances
TO THE INSTALLER: Please read these instructions completely before installation. Give this manual to the owner.
TO THE OWNER: Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Lynx Professional Grills, 5895 Rickenbacker, Commerce, CA 90040 PH (888) 289-5969 P/N 33535 10/2012
WARNING
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY and completely before using your heater to reduce the risk of:
1. Fire
2. Burn hazard, personal injury or property damage
3. Unapproved installation or servicing.
THIS PRODUCT IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death.
Read this manual thoroughly before installation, use, or servicing of this product.
DANGER DANGER
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. Shut off all gas supply lines to the heater.
2. Extinguish any open flames.
3. If odor continues, keep everyone away
from the appliance and immediately
call your gas supplier or your fire
department.
WARNING WARNING
• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• An LP cylinder not connected for use
shall not be stored in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
S’IL Y A UNE ODEUR DE GAZ:
1. Coupez l’admission de gaz de l’appariel.
2. Èteindre toute flamme nue.
3. Si l’odeur persiste, èloignez-vous de
l’appareil et appelez immèdiatement
le fournisseur de gaz ou le service
d’incendie.
• Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser de l’essence
ni d’autres vapeurs ou liquides inflammables dans le voisinage de l’appareil,
ni de tout autre appareil.
• Une bouteille de propane qui n’est pas
raccordèe en vue de son utilisation, ne
doit pas ètre entreposèe dans le voisinage
de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil.
WARNING! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
• The burning of gas fuel generates some by-products which are on the list of
substances which are known by the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm.
• California law requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
To minimize exposure to the substances, always operate this unit according to the care and use
instructions found in this manual.
• California Proposition 65 lists “Silica, crystalline” which is used in one of the components of
the infrared burner, as an agent known to the state of California to cause cancer.
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DANGER
This appliance can produce carbon monoxide which has no odor. If not installed,
operated, and maintained in accordance with manufacturers instructions, the emissions
from this product can cause serious illness or death. Never use this appliance in an
enclosed space..
WARNING
• Never use dented, rusty or damaged propane cylinders. Never store additional or empty
propane cylinders in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Do not store propane cylinders
indoors or on their sides.
• Children should NEVER BE LEFT ALONE or unattended in an area where this appliance is
located. Install your heater well away from areas where children play. Do not store items,
that may interest children, in or around the area of your heater.
• Always maintain the required clearances from combustibles as detailed. This heater is
designed for outdoor use only. Never use in a garage, building, shed, breezeway, or other
enclosed area. Local codes regarding head clearance requirements must be observed.
• Certain materials or items, when stored under the heater, will be subject to radiant heat and
could be seriously damaged.
• Always have an ABC Fire Extinguisher accessible.
• Keep any electrical supply cord and the fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces.
Electrical cords should be placed away from walkways to avoid tripping hazard.
• Do not repair or replace any part of this appliance unless specifically recommended in this
manual. Other service should be performed by a qualified technician.
• This appliance must be installed by a professional installer or technician. Be sure that he/she
shows you where your gas supply shut-off is located. All gas lines must have a shut-off valve
that is readily and easily accessible. If you smell gas, check for gas leaks immediately at
the external pipe or hose connections. Check only with a soap and water solution. Never
check for gas leaks with an open flame. See section “Checking for Gas Leaks” for
further details.
• If you are using an LP gas tank, inspect the LP gas supply hose prior to each use of the
accessory. If there is evidence of excessive abrasion or wear, or the hose is cut, it must be
replaced before using the appliance.
• Never remove the grounding prong from any plug, and never use this product with an
ungrounded, 2-prong adapter.
• THIS MANUAL MUST REMAIN WITH THE PRODUCT OWNER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This product complies with ANSI standard Z83.26-2007/ Z83.26a-2008 and CSA 2.37-2007/
CSA 2.37a-2008 and has been tested and approved by Intertek.
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
To obtain replacement parts or service contact:
Lynx Professional Grills, 5895 Rickenbacker, Commerce, CA 90040 888-289-5969
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WARNING
1. This gas appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply
piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of
1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
2. This gas appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual
manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS:
1. Massachusetts requires all gas be installed using a plumber or gas fitter carrying the
appropriate Massachusetts license.
2. All permanently-installed natural gas or propane installations require a “T” handle type
manual gas valve be installed in the gas supply line to this appliance.
3. This does not apply to portable propane installations using a 20 pound cylinder.
WARNING - ELECTRICAL GROUNDING
• Product installation must meet local electric codes or, in the absence of local codes, the
latest edition of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 or the Canadian Electrical
Code CSA C22.1.
• Use only a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) protected circuit when plugging in the AC
adaptor of this appliance.
• This appliance is equipped with a low voltage, AC adaptor. All connecting cords must be
for outdoor use and contain three prong (grounded) electric plugs for your protection
against shock hazard. Cords must have a “W-A” marking, and must be plugged directly
into a properly grounded three prong outlet. Never cut or remove the grounding prong
from this plug.
• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse any part of the extension cord or any
plugs in water or other liquid.
• Unplug the AC adaptor from its power source when long periods of time are anticipated for
the appliance to be out of use.
• Do not let the extension cord hang over the edge of a table or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not operate any outdoor appliance with a damaged cord, plug, or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Contact the manufacturer for repair.
SPRINKLERS: This appliance must be located at an appropriate distance away from fire sprinklers
(4ft min. recommended) to avoid accidental activation of sprinkler. Ethylene glycol or propylene
glycol must never be used in fire sprinkler systems where heaters are present, as these substances
may become flammable when heated. A fire sprinkler professional must be consulted when heaters
are installed where fire sprinklers are present to insure that heaters and fire sprinklers are properly
integrated. Specific guidelines can be found in NFPA 13 regarding design and specifications for fire
sprinkler systems near heaters.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS- Lynx Eave Mount Patio Heater
Important Safety Precautions…………………………………………………….….….i-iii
Lynx Eave Mount Patio Heater-Important Features……………………….…….1
Mounting Considerations………………………………………………………………...1-2
Code Requirements…………………………………………………………………………....2
Gas Supply and Connections……………………………………………………..…….2-3
Electrical Supply Specifications and Connections…………………………………3
Mounting the Heater………………………………………………………………..…..…4-8
Making the Gas Connections……………………………………………………….…..8-9
Checking for Gas Leaks…………………………………………………………………..….10
Making the Electrical Connections…………………………………………………....11
Wireless Wall Switch………………………………………………………………………….11
Battery Installation…………………………………………………………………….…11-12
Initializing the Remote Control System..……………………………………...13-14
Basic Operation of Your Heater………………………………………………..…….…14
Touch Screen Remote Control Operation………………………………..…..15-21
Low Battery Indicator/ Replacing the Batteries……………………….……21-22
Pilot Flame Adjustment………………………………………………………………..…..22
Trouble Shooting………………………………………………………………………....23-24
Exploded View Parts Diagram..…………………………………………………....25-26
Warranty Information………………………………………………………………....……27
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Thank you for your purchase of our LYNX Deluxe Eave Mount Patio Heater. This product has been manufactured with
the highest quality materials available, and combines the most advanced, state of the art, internal components with
cutting edge, heater design technology . This product is sure to provide you many, many, years of enjoyment and
comfort. The design elements of this heater, including its Lynx, signature polished highlights, and slim, attractive
appearance, allow it to be mounted, with pride, in highly visible locations of your home. It will most likely architecturally
blend and enhance any portion of your home in which you chose to install it. Please read this entire manual before
attempting to install or operate your new heater.
Features of your Lynx Eave Mount Patio Heater:
Manufactured completely from Stainless Steel with welded construction
Spark ignition with heat sensing safety pilot
Slim, custom profile
Attractive, adjustable, heavy duty mounting brackets (extension is made from 6 GA, 3/16” thick stainless).
Can be adjusted from 10” to 18”
Mounting pivot adjustability from 0 -30 degrees from the horizontal. Allows for a precise direction of heat.
Decorative safety grill provides wind resistance and protection from sudden gusts.
Convenient, DC operation. Requires no 110V electrical routing for basic installation.
Operates with an attractive, wireless, wall mounted, on-off-hi-low switch.
Operates additionally with a highly sophisticated, touch screen, remote control device.
Remote control provides 6 levels of heat adjustment for NG gas type, and 3 levels for LP gas type.
Heat adjustment is viewable as either a digital temperature readout, or as a numerical readout displaying the
6 heat levels.
Infrared technology provides a burner that generates up to 35,000 BTU’s of heat. Adjustable down to 27,000
BTU’s (LP) and 24,000 BTU’s (NG)
110 V AC Adaptor included.
Optional 12 ft flexible gas line hook-up (works with NG or LP)
Optional, wireless, wall mounted timer allows for a timed, worry-free operation.
Special considerations should be made when selecting a location for your heater before installation. The most important
of which should be a location that will serve to be the most functional and useful in providing heat. Suggested locations
would be under an eave, on a wall of an open or partially enclosed patio, or on a fascia. This heater has been
thoroughly tested and certified to function during and after mild rain storms, and during mild wind conditions. We
would like to point out, however, that by avoiding locations that subject your heater to constant wind or rain exposure,
will greatly extend the life or your new heater. Other considerations should be its mounting position in relation to
combustible materials. Combustible materials include wood, wood fascias, wood siding, stucco mounted over wood
studs, vinyl siding, and drywall. See installation diagrams that reference mounting distances.
MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS
Select a location that provides the most functionality.
Avoid locations that are prone to direct wind or rain exposure.
This heater provides ample heat and large heat adjustability. It does not have to be located at eye level, as, its
high output will allow a distant location to still be affective.
Do not mount this heater indoors or in a totally enclosed room. It needs air to breath and vent.
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Avoid locations that are in close proximity to combustible materials (see illustration diagrams and mounting
distances)
Avoid locations that are so low that, it could cause danger for those passing by.
Standard and preferred installation places the gas exit (and vented valve access cover) of the heater on the
RIGHT side. This position places the gas exit and the AC adaptor cord at the REAR of the heater installation.
This method is preferred , not only from a visual standpoint, but allows for slightly less pipe routing, and
creates more pivot adjustability . There are times, however, given a particular gas origination location, where
right side hook up is not practical. The left side installation is still acceptable, and the heater will perform
equally as well. Simply consider that there will be slightly more gas line routing to perform.
Do not mount heater within a close proximity to fire sprinklers (4 ft minimum recommended) to avoid
accidental activation of the sprinklers.
As heater placement is being evaluated, also consider whether the AC adaptor will be used (recommended)
and the DC battery operation becomes a secondary, back up battery source. If so, consider the proximity of
the nearest 110V AC GFI grounded power outlet to the location of the heater. The power cord on the AC
adaptor is 24 In. long and plugs directly into the right side wall of the heater. If there is no AC GFI grounded
outlet near the desired installation site, then one needs to be added by a qualified electrician. An outdoor
extension cord can also be used, on a temporary basis, to bring AC power to the adaptor plug location.
CODE REQUIREMENTS
When an appliance is to be connected to a fixed piping system, the Installation must be in accordance with local codes,
or in the absence of codes, with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z224 (for Canada, CAN/CGAB149.1 and -B149.2).
If AC power is being routed for AC/DC Transformer hook-up, then the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 shall apply
(for Canada, the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 Part 1 and Part 2 shall apply)
GAS SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS
Each Lynx Eave Mount Patio Heater is built specifically to be run either with NG (Natural Gas) or LP (Liquid Propane).
This heater is dedicated to one of these two gas types and it is not easily field convertible. Identify the type of gas that
you will be using, and identify the heater gas type. This can be found on the rating label which has been placed on the
inside of the valve compartment, behind the access cover.
The Gas Inlet Pressure for this heater is as follows:
FUEL W.C. MAX INLET PRESSURE W.C. MIN. INLET PRESSURE PRESSURE AT VALVE
NG 10 IN. 6.0 IN. 5.0 IN.
LP 13 IN 11 IN. 10 IN.
It is important that the inlet gas piping system be size properly for the gas appliance that it serves. Please use the above
chart to for verification of the Gas Inlet Pressure required for this product.
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A minimum pipe size of ½” is required for inlet piping. The supplied exit coupling of this heater is ½”NPT (female). A ½”
leaver-handled, manual gas shut-off valve should be installed within 6 feet of the appliance to allow emergency gas
shut-off and provide isolation for servicing.
All gas pipe connections to the heater must be sealed with gas pipe compound or Teflon sealing tape. Prior to use, the
gas supply line should be checked for leaks by applying a mild solution of soap and water. Never use an open flame to
check for leaks. See section titled ‘Checking for Gas Leaks’ on page 10.
Keep all gas supply lines as short as possible because gas lines lose pressure over distance. Additionally, each ‘T’ or
elbow that is added to the line can also reduce pressure. This drop in pressure can affect overall heater performance.
IMPORTANT NOTE: There is a pressure tap built into the valve system used on the Lynx Eave Mount Patio Heater. To
access this tap, remove the 2 screws which hold the louvered plate on the END CAP of the heater. Remove this plate
and look for the 2 smaller, slotted, brass screws. The uppermost screw is the OUTLET pressure (as seen when the
heater is pointed downward). The lower screw is the INLET pressure. To access either inlet for taking measurements,
turn the screw until it becomes loose. It will not fall out, as, it is captivated in the valve. Be sure to re-tighten screw
after pressure measurements have been taken.
A typical gas supply line might consist of ½” piping beginning at the gas supply source. This line will be routed, within the
shortest possible distance, up to the vicinity of the heater location (30 Ft. MAX). This line, as previously mentioned, will
have a ½” lever- handled gas shut-off valve installed in-line, and within 6-feet of the termination point. After final heater
positioning and mounting angle is created, the pipe line is then routed directly to the ½” NPT (female) coupling at the
end of the heater. As an alternate to this installation, after the gas line has been routed to the vicinity of the heater, and
after final positioning and pivot angle has been determined, a short gas flex line can be installed from the end of the
hard pipe to the ½” NPT (female) coupling on the heater. This flex line should be 1/2” I.D. (5/8” O.D.), Stainless Steel,
with ½”MIP fittings at both ends. A ½” FIP coupling will then be used to connect the flex line to the hard pipe. The use of
this flex line allows for additional angle (pivot) adjustment of the heater after installation has been complete.
All gas connections must be made by a qualified technician, specifically trained in the installation of this type of gas
appliance. Some states or provinces require this trained personnel be licensed. Installations must be performed in
accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, the regulations governed by that state or province.
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS AND CONNECTIONS
Touch Screen Remote Control- 6.0 V (four 1.5 V AAA batteries) supplied
Radio Frequency (Remote Control and Receiver) – 303.8 MHz
Heater Battery Supply- 6.0 V (four 1.5V AA batteries) supplied
Receiver Module – powered by battery supply and/or AC Adaptor
Valve and Pilot- rated @ 3 V DC
AC/DC Adaptor (Transformer)-Input AC 100-240V-0.3A, 60/50Hz Output 7.5V ---1000mA 10W Max, cord length -24 in
NOTE: If the AC/DC Transformer (Lynx P/N 33937) is NOT being used, then there is no preliminary electrical preparation
required. If the transformer IS going to be used, then there must be electrical considerations. A GFI protected, 110 V
grounded electrical power outlet must be placed within 24 inches of the end, DC jack receptacle on the heater.
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MOUNTING THE HEATER
Initial mounting considerations have been discussed, and now it’s time commit your placement theory into motion.
Consider the following pieces of information to help you through: The Lynx Eave Mount Patio Heater is made from the
finest materials available- heavy gauge stainless steel. As a result, this heater is heavy- It weighs around 50 pounds and
must be mounted securely. The ‘100 pound rule’ should be followed, whereas, it must be mounted such that the
anchors will support at least 100 pounds, or it may be considered a ‘suspension hazard’. FAILURE TO INSTALL THE
HEATER IN SUCH A MANNER MAY CAUSE THE HEATER TO FALL, RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY, OR
DEATH. ADDITIONALLY, LOCAL CODES REGARDING HEAD CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS MUST BE OBSERVED. Each
mounting bracket is provided with (4) mounting holes. A quantity of (8) 5/16 x 1/1-2” Stainless lag bolts have been
provided for installation. If mounting into solid wood, for example, an eave joist , then only 2 holes (front to back holes)
per bracket need to be used (the inside holes nearest the vertical wall). Otherwise, use all (4) holes per bracket. If
mounting into a ‘hollow surface’, for example, stucco over wallboard and studs, , then 5/16” anchors, that are
appropriate for the mounting surface ,must be used (not provided).The distance between the outermost holes of the
mounting brackets, across the heater length , is 48”. This distance is intended to accommodate standard roof joist
spacing of 24” O.C. The distance between the innermost holes of the mounting brackets is 45-1/2”. The short distance
between the holes (side to side) on each mounting bracket is 1-1/4”. The long distance (front-to back) is 4-1/2” between
the holes. See illustration.
Mounting Bracket Spacing
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If it has been determined that the heater be mounted straight down, i.e., with no angle on its pivot point, then the
heater should be mounted NO CLOSER than 14” from the ceiling. The side clearances should be NO CLOSER than 12” to
a side wall, and the rear clearances should be NO CLOSER than 12” to a rear wall. Use the LOWEST pair of holes in the
mounting bracket extension arms. See illustration below.
Straight Mounting
If it has been determined that the heater be mounted at an angle, up to 30 degrees on its pivot, then the heater should
be mounted NO CLOSER than 18” from the ceiling. The side clearances should be NO CLOSER than 12” to a side wall,
and the rear clearances should be NO CLOSER than 18” to a rear wall. Use the HIGHEST pair of holes in the mounting
bracket extension arms. See illustration below.
Angled Mounting
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