Operation (Continued)
CHECKING FOR LEAKS
- To check for leaks, make up a 50/50 solution of dish soap and
water. Apply this solution to all gas connections. If bubbles
appear, there is a leak. If a leak is found, turn off the gas supply,
and re-connect the leaking connection. If the leak persists after
several tries, contact Pinnacle Customer Service at 215-891-
8460.
- The installation of this heater must meet all local codes and/or
gas utility requirements. In the absence of local codes, the
National Fuel Code ANSI Z223.1 should be followed.
- The minimum clearances to any combustible construction mate-
rials must be maintained at all times (See Page 3).
VENTILATION
Always provide a fresh air opening in the heat-
ed space of at least three square feet (2,800 sq. cm.) for each
100,000 BTU/Hr of heater output. For example, a
MH-150V-GFA will require:
- a two-car garage door open 6 inches, or
- a single car garage open 9 inches, or
- two thirty two inch wide windows open 15 inches.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Connect power cord to a properly grounded three (3) prong
120V, 60 Hz, extension cord.
Extension Cord Wire Requirements:
6 to 10 feet (1.8 to 3 meters) long, use 18 AWG conductor.
11 to 100 feet (3.4 to 30.53 meters) long, use 16 AWG conduc-
tor.
101 to 200 feet (30.8 to 61 meters) long, use 14 AWG conduc-
tor.
2. Connect heater to a proper LP cylinder.
3. Turn gas valve clockwise to OFF position.
4. Wait five (5) minutes for any gas to clear. Smell for gas; if you
do not smell gas, go to Step 4.
5. Push in and turn gas control knob counterclockwise to
LOW/IGN position. This will light the burner. If needed, keep
pressing control knob until the burner lights and keep pressing
and turning from OFF to LOW/ IGN on Piezo electric spark
models (HIGH/IGN on Model MH-40-GFA).
6. Keep the valve knob depressed for at least 30 seconds after
lighting the burner. After 30 seconds, release valve knob.
7. If burner does not stay lit, repeat lighting procedure.
8. When burner stays lit, turn gas valve knob counterclockwise to
desired setting (All models except MH-40-GFA).
SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS
To shut off heater:
1. Turn gas valve knob clockwise to OFF position.
2. Turn gas supply OFF by turning LP cylinder valve clockwise to
close.
3. Disconnect the power cord.
TEST FIRING THE HEATER
Test fire your construction heater following the lighting instructions
applicable to the gas control system employed.
Leak test all gas connections with 50/50 soap and water solution
prior to start-up. Soap bubbles indicate a gas leak. DO NOT use a
match or flame to test for gas leaks.
NOTE:
Heater surface temperature must be cold before initiating
service, cleaning or storage.
STORAGE
Always disconnect the heater from the LP cylinder before putting
the heater into storage. If for any reason the heater is to be
stored indoors, the tank MUST be disconnected from the LP
cylinder, and the cylinder stored outdoors in a well-ventilated
area, out of the reach of children, and in accordance with the
Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Gases,
ANSI/NFPA 58 - latest edition. The plastic valve plug or valve
cover supplied with the cylinder must be re-installed on the valve
to protect the fitting from damage.
Never store an LP cylinder inside of a
building, or near any other gas or oil
burning appliances.
NOTE: Installation and repair of this heater should be done
by a qualified service person.
Pinnacle Products International, Inc. Propane Forced Air User’s Manual
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Hose
Inlet Connector
Figure 3.
Connecting Hose to Heater Inlet
CAUTION
Propane
Forced Air Heaters
NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED
WHILE BURNING, CONNECTED TO A
POWER SOURCE, OR WHILE
CONNECTED TO A FUEL SOURCE
DANGER
