Because this appliance contains features not found on any other patio heater, we recommend that you read this entire booklet before your first use. Keep it in a handy place as it has answers to questions that may occur during future use. Feel free to contact us if we can help you. When you write please include the model number of the heater. We thank you for buying the patio heater Made in America and wish you many years of enjoyment. To help serve you better, please fill out and return the Ownership Registration Card and keep this guide handy, as it will help answer questions that may arise as you use your DCS PH3. For your convenience, product questions can be answered by a DCS Customer Service Representative by phone: 1-714-372-7000, or Fax: 714-372-7003, or by mail: DCS Attention Customer Service, 5800 Skylab Road, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. PRECAUTION Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. WARNING Improper installation, adjustment alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before use, installing or servicing this equipment. For outdoor use only. FOR YOUR SAFETY WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Shut off gas to the appliance. • Extinguish any open flame. • If odor continues, immediately call your gas supplier. PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 1 QTable, Of Contenta ^ SAFETY PRACTICES AND PRECAUTIONS......................................................................3 FEATURES...............................................................................................................................................4 ASSEMBLY TOOL & FASTENERS.............................................................................................4 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.....................................................................................................5-8 LP GAS HOOK-UP................................................................................................................................9 GAS SOUNDNESS..............................................................................................................................10 REFLECTOR SHIELD ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS...................................................11 LOCATING HEATER FOR USE.................................................................................................12 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................13 STORAGE / INSECT WARNING..............................................................................................14 BURNER REMOVAL / INSTALLATION...............................................................................15 PILOT CLEANING..............................................................................................................................16 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.............................................................................................17-18 PARTS LIST.......................................................................................................................................19-20 HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE......................................................................................................21 WARRANTY...........................................................................................................................................22 2 Safety Practices & Precautions • Read and become familiar with the entire manual. • Do not use in an explosive atmosphere, keep heater away from areas where gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors are stored or used. • Before each use check for damaged parts such as hoses, regulators, pilot or burner. • Do not attempt to alter unit in any manner, ie: shorten post length, bypass safety valve or operate heater without the reflector. • Heater must always be placed on a hard and level surface. • Always maintain proper clearance to combustible materials. (Top 19’’ sides and rear 27”), see page 12. • Never replace or substitute the regulator with any other regulator other than a factory suggested replacement. • It is imperative that the control compartment, burners, and circulating air passageways of the heater must be kept clean. The heater should be inspected before each use, and at least annually by a qualified service person, for the presence of spiders, webs or other insects. The burner area is a common and desired spider haven. Spider webs can present a dangerous condition which can damage the heater and render it unsafe for use. CHECK THE HEATER IMMEDIATELY IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS EXIST 1) The smell of gas in conjunction wit...