Texsport Sportsmate Operating Manual
Operating Manual#14223
Sportsmate™ Propane Heater
KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
IMPORTANT
Read this manual carefully before assembling, using or servicing this heater.
Keep this manual for future reference.
FOR YOUR SAFETY - IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not attempt to light the appliance.
• Extinguish any open flame.
• Disconnect from fuel supply.
• If smell persists leave the area.
! DANGER !
• This appliance can produce carbon monoxide which has no odor.
• Using it in an enclosed space can kill you.
• Never use this appliance in an enclosed space such as camper, tent, car or home.
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
! WARNING !
Misuse of this heater can lead to fire, explosion and serious
Personal injury to you or others. Follow all instructions provided.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you should have any questions, problems or comments, please call our
This Department is open from 8 AM–5 PM CST. M–F. www.texsport.com.
Customer Service Department at 1-800-231-1402.
DANGER
NEVER USE THIS
APPLIANCE IN AN ENCLOSED
SPACE SUCH AS CAMPER, TENT,
CAR OR HOME.
USING IT IN AN ENCLOSED
SPACE CAN KILL YOU.
USE OUTDOORS
ONLY!
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3
2
4
1. Heating Element
2. Nickel Plated
Grid
3. Reflector
4. Temperature
5
6
Sensor
5. Gas Release
Button
6. Adjustable Heat
Control
7. Disposable
7
8
Propane Tank
(not included)
8. Plastic Base/Cup
Holder
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Thank you for buying a Texsport Authentic Adventure Gear product. We hope you enjoy your new
propane appliance and that it will serve you for many years to come. We encourage you to read and
understand each step of the set-up and safety operation instructions prior to working with this propane
appliance.
• NEVER use in an enclosed area.
• DO NOT use heater while sleeping.
• Always use heater in the upright position.
• DO NOT expose the propane cylinder to excessive heat.
• Never operate heater with missing or damaged parts or mantles.
• Always inspect heater, propane cylinder and connections for damage, debris or dirt before attaching
the heater to the propane cylinder.
• Always attach/detach propane cylinder outdoors away from any open flame or pilot lights and only
when the heater is cool.
• When storing or transporting heater, always disconnect the propane cylinder and store it in a cool, well
ventilated location, in an upright position.
• Be sure connection to propane cylinder is tightly secure (hand tighten only) prior to each use.
• Never operate the heater near any flammable liquid or vapors. Keep all flammable or combustible
materials beyond the clearance zone as indicated on the back panel of this booklet.
• Discontinue operation and close valve if:
– ambient temperature drops below -10˚ F.
– there is no fuel remaining in the propane cylinder
– combustion becomes unstable
– lighting cannot be performed quickly and easily
– you experience repeated flame outs
• Never leave heater unattended when hot or in use.
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
NOTE: AN IMPACT TO THE REGULATOR AREA COULD
DAMAGE THE REGULATOR AND FAIL TO LIGHT CORRECTLY,
RESULTING IN MELTING PARTS.
HEATER ASSEMBLY – ASSEMBLE OUTDOORS
Step 1 . Use only the approved 16.4 oz/465 g disposable propane cylinder ap-
proved for use by the United States Department of Transportation DOT-NRC
232/290 M1110.
Step 2 . Make sure that the burner control valve knobs are turned off. Twist in a
clockwise direction.
Step 3 . Please check all connections for leaks using soapy water. Bubbles will form
if there is a leak present.
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