NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED
WHILE BURNING OR WHILE
CONNECTED TO A FUEL SOURCE
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Propane Tank Top Heater User’s Manual
Operation
Propane Supply / Information:
Propane (LP)
This heater is not supplied with a propane cylinder.
Use only an approved propane cylinder.
LP Characteristics
– Flammable, explosive under pressure, heavier
than air and pools in low areas.
– In its natural state, propane has no odor, but
for your safety an odor that smells like rotten
cabbage has been added.
– Contact of propane (LP) gas with the skin can
cause freeze burns.
– Heater is manufactured for use with propane
gas only. DO NOT attempt to convert to any
other gas. Such modifications are dangerous
and will void the warranty.
– When heater is not in use, LP Cylinder must be
turned OFF.
– Be sure that the LP Cylinder is located on a
level and stable surface.
– DO NOT use this heater in a basement or
below ground level. Propane is heavier than
air and will always seek the lowest level. If you
suspect a leak, shut off the valve at the LP
Cylinder immediately.
The Propane (LP) cylinder must also be
equipped with the following
– A collar to protect the gas valve.
– A shut-off valve terminating a LP cylinder valve
outlet as specified in the American National
Standard for Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve
Outlets and Inlets Connections.
– A safety relief valve having direct
communications with the vapor space of the LP
cylinder.
– The heater must operate on vapor withdrawal
from the operating cylinder.
–
The amount of Propane (LP) used with this
heater varies. Both factors are
– The amount of gas in the cylinder of LP.
– The temperature of the LP tank and its
surroundings.
– Always keep LP cylinder fastened and upright.
– Avoid tipping the LP cylinder on its side when
connected to a regulator, since this may
cause damage to diaphragm in the regulator.
– Handle valves with care.
– Never connect an unregulated LP cylinder to
a construction heater.
– DO NOT subject LP cylinder to excessive heat.
– Tightly close the gas shutoff valve on the LP
cylinder after each use.
–
All fittings must be protected when
disconnected from the LP cylinder.
– Never store an LP cylinder inside a building or
in the vicinity of a gas burning appliances.
Propane is safe to use when
properly handled. Careless
handling of the LP cylinder could result in a
fire and or an explosion.
CAUTION
The disconnected tank must
never be stored in a building,
garage or any other enclosed area.
CAUTION
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