How Do I Adjust the T/C on a Patio Heater?

Patio heaters provide warmth for outdoor gatherings in the winter.

Patio heaters warm a space using liquid propane (LP) gas cylinders. The temperature control (T/C) knob includes settings to light the pilot and change the temperature. The reflector cap on the top of a patio heater deflects the warmth down from the flame at the top.

Instructions

1. Push the T/C knob in and turn it to the "Pilot" position. Hold it in while lighting the pilot. Hold the knob in for 30 seconds for a steady glow, and then release it.

2. Turn the T/C knob to high to light the main burner. The heater will light up at the top with flame and emit heat.

3. Turn the knob to low for a lower temperature.

4. Turn the knob to "Off" and turn the LP gas cylinder off to extinguish the heater.

Tips & Warnings

• Waiting 5 minutes with the patio heater in the off position allows any gas in the system to clear to avoid an explosion.

• Patio heaters with an electronic ignition control emit a spark to light the pilot light for operation.

• The "Low" temperature on a patio heater supplies about half of the heat as the "High" setting on the T/C knob.

• Check all gas fittings on a patio heater before the first use of a season to ensure all connections are tight and not leaking.

• If a hot heater blows out, wait at least five minutes before relighting it so that excess gas clears the system.

• Never leave children unattended near a patio heater.

References

• Patio Heating USA: Endless Summer Owner's Manual