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VENTILATION
A. WARNING: This heater is an unvented appliance and MUST be used ONLY in a well ventilated area. NEVER
attempt to operate the heater inside any vehicle, camper or enclosure.
B.
FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL INDOOR AND OUTDOOR USE. Any combustion process requires and consumes oxygen,
and will produce carbon monoxide. THIS HEATER MUST BE USED WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. Do not use
inside a house, camper, tent or any type of unvented or a tightly enclosed area.
C.
WARNING: Provide ample ventilation. This heater consumes air (oxygen). Do not use this heater in unventilated
structures to avoid endangering your life. Provide additional ventilation for any additional fuel-burning
appliances and additional occupants.
D.
Flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be obstructed.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
A.
When operating, the heater surfaces are extremely hot. Keep sleeping bags, clothing, and all combustible
materials clear of the heater by at least the distances shown.
B.
WARNING: To avoid injury or property damage never allow clothing, tents or other combustible materials
within 30” of the face of the heater. This heater must be located at least 24” above the floor level when in
use. Never operate the heater when sleeping.
C.
WARNING: Never direct the heat output of this heater toward any propane tank within 20 feet.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
A.
Before attempting to light the heater, check all fittings and connections with a soap solution. NEVER USE A
MATCH TO CHECK FOR LEAKS. Should a gas leak occur, do not attempt to repair or use heater. Return the
heater to your dealer or the address given on back page.
B.
Fuel – This heater must be used only with a vapor withdrawal LP gas bulk cylinder. THE BULK TANK MUST BE
EQUIPPED WITH A STANDARD POL VALVE.
C.
Turn the heater’s “Hi-Med-Lo-Off” regulator knob to “Med” (counterclockwise).
D.
To light heater, place a lit match inside hole on rear reflector marked “light here”. (See Figure 5) THEN push in
valve button on Safety Shutoff Valve. After the heater is lit, continue to hold valve button in for 30 seconds,
then release the button slowly. CAUTION: DO NOT PUSH IN VALVE BUTTON BEFORE INSERTING LIT MATCH.
NEVER STAND IN FRONT OF HEATER WHILE LIGHTING.
E.
If burner does not light within 30 seconds, turn the heater’s regulator knob to “off” (clockwise) and allow at
least five minutes for gas to dissipate before attempting to relight.
F.
NOTE: Should the orifice become clogged as indicated by low volume of gas when operating on “Hi” with
a full cylinder, or should the heater fail to operate properly for any reason, return the heater to the dealer or
the address given on back page for repair or replacement. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR OR TAMPER WITH
HEATER.
G.
Adjust heat output by turning knob to desired position.
H. DO NOT USE THIS HEATER FOR COOKING.
SHUTDOWN AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
A.
The bulk propane tank “on-off” valve should ALWAYS be completely turned “OFF” when the heater is not in
use.
B.
When shutting off the heater, turn the regulator knob on the heater to “OFF” (clockwise).
C.
CAUTION: After turning unit off, heater will remain extremely hot. Allow at least 15 minutes for cooling before
handling and storing. Detach heater from bulk tank before handling and storage. REMEMBER – POL fitting is
a left-hand thread.
BTU/HR. Rating
Normal
Operating
Procedure
Clearances to Combustibles
Model
Gas Propane
From C.L. OF
HTR. TO FLOOR FRONT SIDES REAR CEILING
NMTT15
15,000
Vertical
24”
30”
30”
30”
30”
NMTT30
30,000
Vertical
24”
30”
30”
30”
36”
WARNING:
USE HD.5 PROPANE GAS ONLY. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TYPE FUEL. SEE YOUR PROPANE DEALER IF
YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING FUEL.
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