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THE PH3 PATIO HEATER
Use and Care Guide
Models:
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PHFS-DW-SS
■ PHFS-DW-BK
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PHFS-DW-WT
■ PHFS-DW-BL
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PHFS-DW-GN
■ PHFS-DW-BZ
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A Message To Our Customers We are glad you selected the PH3 by DCS. 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 e
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Table Of Content s SAFETY PRACTICES AND PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................3 FEATURES...............................................................................................................................................4 ASSEMBLY TOOL & FASTENERS.............................................................................................4 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................
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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 surfac
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4 8 12 4 3 12 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Fe a t u re s • Weatherproof • All High Heat Parts Made Of Stainless Steel • Uniform Heat Pattern • Flame Out Protection Safety Control Valve • Durable Non-Slip Wheels • Weighted Base For Stability / Low Maintenance • Piezo Spark Ignition • Easy Access Door With A Positive Latch • Heats (16’-20’) Diameter Area • Large Stainless Steel Emitter Grid • Uses 5 Gallon 20 lbs. LP Tank (not included) • Adaptable For Natural Gas TOOLS NEEDED • Phillips Head Screwdriver • Ch
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Dynamic Cooking Systems, Inc. Asse m bly Inst ruction s NOTE: Assembly of this heater requires basic mechanical skills. Proper assembly is the responsibility of the installer. STEP 1 FIG.01 Remove all individual components from all cartons. Dispose of the remaining packaging. STEP 2 Remove one protective end cap from the intake pipe, make certain pipe threads remain wrapped with white teflon tape. • Do not tape over the first two threads at the of the intake pipe (fig. 01) STEP 3 Locate t
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Assembly Inst ruction s STEP 4 Remove the protective endcap at the bottom of the intake pipe. Make certain that the threads remain bare. Locate the reducer fitting and thread it onto the open end of the intake pipe. Hold the intake pipe above the threads with your channel lock pliers and tighten the reducer fitting clockwise onto the intake pipe. HARDWARE USED 1) P/N 18159 Reducer Fitting (1) FIG.03 INSTALL REDUCER FITTING INTAKE PIPE CHANNEL LOCK PLIERS STEP 4 6
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Asse m bly Inst ruction s STEP 5 Locate the post assembly. Carefully insert the intake pipe through the top of the post assembly being careful not to allow the head assembly to slide too far down the post as undue scraping may occur. Align the screw holes on the panel of the burner head and the post assembly. Fasten the burner and post with the #10 screws. HARDWARE USED 1) P/N 15001-26 #10 Machine Screws (3) fig. 04 BASE COVER POST STEP 5 7
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Asse m bly Inst ruction s STEP 6 FIG.05 To join the post assembly with base cabinet you will need to place the base upright on the floor and lift the post assembly and place it onto the cabinet with the burner panel facing the same side as the door. Tighten the (8) nuts and bolts at the bottom of post assembly 2 to the top of the cabinet base. Replace valve 1 panel utilizing step 2 in the reverse order. 3 HARDWARE USED 1) P/N 15003-05 1/4-20 Bolts (8) 2) P/N 15005-08 Washers Nylon (8) (Pa
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LP Gas Hook-Up The heater comes equipped with a regulator/hose assembly for connection to a standard 20 lb. / 5 gallon LP gas tank (not included) and 18” tank strap to secure the tank within the base. A dented or rusty LP tank may be hazardous and should be checked by your LP supplier. Never use an LP tank with a damaged valve. The LP tank must be arranged to provide for vapor withdrawal from the operating cylinder. Never connect an unregulated LP tank to the heater. The heater is shipped from t
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Gas Sounding Test PRECAUTIONS FIG.08 • Periodically check the whole gas system for leaks or immediately check if the smell of gas is detected. • Extinguish all open flames PILOT ASSEMBLY • Never leak test while smoking. If you can not & 7 ORIFICE FITTING & stop a leak, turn off the cylinder valve and call PILOT TUBING SAFETY VALVE the dealer you purchased the heater from or 6 customer service 1-888-281-5698. • Do not use heater until all connections have been leak tested and do not leak. •
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Asse m bly Inst ruction s STEP 9 FIG.10 ACORN NUT Locate the cap nuts, washers (4 ea.) and reflector shield.Tip the heater backwards and REFLECTOR support it with stable horizontal surface (i.e. SPLIT WASHER sawhorse, workbench step ladder). Install the reflector shield with the cap nuts and washers. Use caution not to over-tighten or damage the reflector. Return the unit to its upright position and continue to the next section for recommended locations and usage. FLAT WASHER HARDWARE USED 1) P
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Locating Heater For Use This outdoor heater is primarily for temporary FIG.12 heating of outdoor patios, decks, spas, pool, and work areas. COMBUSTIBLES 27” This heater is not intended for indoor use or 19” MINIMUM enclosed area use. Always ensure that adequate fresh air ventilation is provided. The minimum clearances to combustible construction shown here must be maintained at all times. WALL / COMBUSTIBLES The installation must conform to local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the
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Lighting And Shutdown BEFORE TURNING THE GAS SUPPLY “ON” Visually inspect the hose assembly for evidence of excessive abrasion, cuts or wear. If the hose leaks it must be replaced prior to use. The replacement hose assembly shall be that specified by the manufac- turer. Make sure the surrounding areas are free of combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors or liquids. BEFORE LIGHTING For your safety, if relighting a hot heater, always wait 5 minutes. The heater should be inspected
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Storage And Insect Wa rning NOTE: When storing the heater, the connection between the LP cylinder and the heater must be disconnected and the LP cylinder removed and stored outdoors in a well ventilated area. SPIDER & INSECT WARNING: Spiders or insects can nest in the burners or orifices of this or any outdoor gas appliance.This is a very dangerous condition which can damage the heater and render it unsafe for use.You must inspect the burner at least once a year or immediately if any of the fol
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Burner Removal And Installation NOTE: Unit must be cold before removal FIG.13 Emitter assembly BURNER REMOVAL 1) Remove reflector and emitter assembly by removing the screws that fasten the emitter assembly to the lower screen cone. 2) Remove valve panel; avoid tugging the ignition wire attached to backside of the valve panel at the igniter. LOWER SCREEN CONE 3) Remove the 1/4 NPT nut (using a 7/8 open 1/4 NPT NUT end wrench) which holds the burner head to the orifice fitting. Remove the
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Pilot Cleaning When storing the heater the connection FIG.15 between the LP cylinder and the heater must be disconnected and the LP cylinder removed THERMOCOUPLE and stored outdoors in a well ventilated area. 1) Removing the valve panel to gain access to the pilot. (see figure 2 on page 5). PILOT 2) Remove the screw which fastens the pilot to the lower screen cone. 3) Hold the pilot with pliers, loosen and remove the nut at the base of the pilot. 4) Inspect the pilot and tubing for blockage, you
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Troubl e shooting PROBLEM: Pilot does not light Can you Match light the using the piezo pilot? lighter. Piezo igniter problem. Is there a spark at the pilot YES when the piezo is pressed? Is there adequate gas supply NO YES NO available? See lighting Remove valve panel, make sure instructions igniter wire is attached to piezo igniter. Touch valve panel to safe- ty valve cylinder to ground, and NO YES try again. Is there a spark? Is supply hose bent Is gas cylinder full? or kinked? Has the ig
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Troubl e shooting PROBLEM: Is there adequate Burner flame is gas supply? low. Fill LP cylinder NO YES Is the supply hose bent or kinked? YES NO Is the control knob in the full “on” Straighten hose position? (all the way counter clockwise)? Check the burner and orifices for YES blockage, see page 15 ” ” Note: It is normal for the bottom 1/2 to 1 of the emitter not to glow. PROBLEM: Is there adequate In addition, the section of the emitter above the valve panel may Emitter glow is gas supply
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Dynamic Cooking Systems, Inc. Parts List ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 1. 15019-07 1/4-20 Acorn Nut 2. 15005-10 Split Washer 3 2.b 15005-15 Flat Washer 2 3. 23002-SP Reflector 4. 15021-09 1/4-20 Keps Nut 2b 6 4 5. 23018-01 Emitter Assembly 6. 15003-15 Bolt 1/4-20 x 3/4 7 5 7. 15001-26 Screw #10-24 x 1/2 8. 12015 Burner Head 8 9. 23083 Burner Assembly 24 10. 15077 Nut 1/4 NPT 9 21 11. 15005-23 Internal TH.Washer, 08 10 12. 23024 Match Hole Cover 22 11 13. 15001-26 Screws 10-24 x 1/2 23 14. 23064 Va
