THE PH3 PATIO HEATER Use and Care Guide Models: PHFS-DW-SS PHFS-DW-BK PHFS-DW-WT PHFS-DW-BL PHFS-DW-GN PHFS-DW-BZ A Message T Ou Custome o r rs 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 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 T able Of Contents 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 with extreme yellow tipping of the burner flames. 2) The heater does not reach temperature. 3) The heater glow is excessively uneven. 4) The burner makes popping noises during use. (a slight popping noise is normal when the burner is extinguished). · Installation must be carried out in accordance with local regulations in force. · Do not clean heater with combustible or corrosive cleaners. · Do not use if wind velocity is greater than 10 miles per hour, because of flame out possibility. · To avoid the risk of burns or accidental clothing ignition, do not touch the heater anywhere near the burner assembly during operation. · Do not touch the burner assembly or reflector shield until after the heater has cooled for approximately 20 minutes after use. · Carefully monitor young children in the vicinity of any operating heater. · Never connect an unregulated gas supply. · Always ensure that there is ample fresh air ventilation. this unit is for outdoor use only. · Do not hang clothing or any other flammable materials from, on, or near the heater. · A minimum inlet pressure must not exceed 100 psi. · The heater is shipped from the factory for LP use. never substitute gases without first converting the heater with a factory supplied conversion kit. · A minimum supply pressure of 11.2 in W.C. is required for the purpose of input adjustment. · Do not paint either the emitter screen, valve panel or reflector. · All leak tests should be done with a soap solution. · Matches should never be used for this purpose. · The LP tank should be turned off when the heater is not in use. · Do not install unit in basements or below ground level. · Avoid twisting the flexible tube. Regularly check the gas supply hose for wear, replace as necessary. · Servicing must be carried out by a qualified technician. 3 Featu res · Weatherproof · Uniform Heat Pattern · Durable Non-Slip Wheels · Piezo Spark Ignition · Heats (16'-20') Diameter Area · Uses 5 Gallon 20 lbs. LP Tank (not included) · All High Heat Parts Made Of Stainless Steel · Flame Out Protection Safety Control Valve · Weighted Base For Stability / Low Maintenance · Easy Access Door With A Positive Latch · Large Stainless Steel Emitter Grid · Adaptable For Natural Gas TOOLS NEEDED · Phillips Head Screwdriver · Pipe Wrench ( 2" or larger) · Channel Lock Pliers (Min. 2" Capacity) · Open End (7/16", 3/4", 7/8", and 15 /16" Wrenches FASTENER DIRECTORY ITEM 1 2 3 PICTORIAL DESCRIPTION 1/4-20 ACORN NUT 1/4-20 BOLT WASHER - FLAT - SS WASHER - SPLIT - SS no. 10 - 24 X 1/2 S/S SCREWS 1/4-20 KEPS NUT PART NUMBER 15019-02 15003-06 15005-15 15005-10 15001-26 15021-09 QTY. 4 8 12 4 3 4 5 6 12 8 7 NYLON WASHER 15005-08 4 Assembly Inst ructions NOTE: Assembly of this heater requires basic mechanical skills. Proper assembly is the responsibility of the installer. STEP 1 Remove all individual components from all cartons. Dispose of the remaining packaging. FIG.01 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 the heater head assembly. Place the head assembly on a stable horizontal surface. Please allow for the entire length of the patio heater when establishing a work area (i.e. workbench, floor). Remove valve panel by removing the knob then the (4) screws. Be careful when removing valve panel so as not to tug on igniter wire that is still attached. Carefully remove wire, (attached with a push/pull connection). Firmly holding the safety valve with channel lock pliers, thread the intake pipe clockwise into safety valve until tight. Reattach the valve panel and continue to step 4 to attach the post assembly. FIG.02 Match Light Cover Dynamic Cooking Systems, Inc. 5 Assembly Inst ructions 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 Assembly Inst ructions 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 Assembly Inst ructions STEP 6 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 to the top of the cabinet base. Replace valve panel utilizing step 2 in the reverse order. FIG.05 2 1 3 HARDWARE USED 1) P/N 15003-05 2) P/N 15005-08 3) P/N 15021-09 1/4-20 Bolts (8) Washers Nylon (8) (Painted Models Only) 1/4-20 Keps Nuts (8) STEP 7 Hold the reducer fitting with a 15/16" wrench and tighten the hose / regulator assembly onto the reducer fitting. (See page 20 items 7 & 8) STEP 8 Do not attach the reflector shield until all leak testing has been completed.This unit is tippable once the post assembly is fastened to the cabinet base and could damage or misshape the reflector shield prior to use. FIG.06 HIGH PRESSURE HOSE 8 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 the factory for LP use, never substitute gases without first converting the heater with a factory supplied conversion kit. Conversion kits are available through customer service. LP GAS CONNECTION-REFERENCE The heater is designed to house a 20 lb. / 5 gallon gas cylinder in the base assembly. Open the door, and place the cylinder into the housing. The regulator can then be screwed into the cylinder. The regulator and the tank have right-handed threads (clockwise to tighten no teflon tape is required). When tightening be careful not to put too much force on the cylinder valve. CHECK THE FOLLOWING CONNECTIONS 1) Regulator to gas cylinder. 2) All connections on the hose/regulator assembly. 3) The reducer fitting and the intake pipe. 4) Intake pipe fitting at base of safety valve. The remaining connections are to be tested after the heater has been lit. (See lighting instructions on page 13). 5) Pilot tubing to safety valve. 6) Orifice fitting and Safety valve. 7) Pilot tubing and the pilot. Once leak tested, close the door and replace the valve panel. NOTE: Gas connections on the heater head assembly are leak tested at the factory prior to shipment. FIG.07 3 1 2 GAS CYLINDER (NOT INCLUDED) 9 Gas Sounding T est PRECAUTIONS · Periodically check the whole gas system for leaks or immediately check if the smell of gas is detected. · Extinguish all open flames · Never leak test while smoking. If you can not stop a leak, turn off the cylinder valve and call the dealer you purchased the heater from or customer service 1-888-281-5698. · Do not use heat ...