© 2012, Pinnacle Products International, Inc.
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Propane Forced Air User’s Manual
Propane is safe to use when properly han-
dled. Careless handling of the LP cylinder
could result in a fire and/or an explosion. Therefore:
- Always keep LP cylinder securely fastened and in an upright
position.
- Avoid tipping the LP cylinder on its side when connected to a
regulator, since this may cause damage to the dia phragm 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
any gas burning appliance.
The disconnected tank must never be
stored in a building, garage or any other
enclosed area.
- Do not restrict inlet or outlet of heater. Heater is never to be
used with ductwork.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Pre-Lighting Instructions
CONNECTING THE LP CYLINDER
ALL NEW LP CYLINDERS MUST BE PURGED BEFORE THE
FIRST FILLING.
Purging and filling of LP cylinders must
be performed by personnel who have
been thoroughly trained in accepted LP gas industry
procedures. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in ex plosion, fire, severe personal injury or death.
- Turn heater gas valve knob and LP cylinder valve to OFF
position.
- LP cylinder valve equipped with old style fitting has LEFT-
HANDED THREADS. Turn fitting CLOCKWISE to loosen.
Protect this fitting when disconnected from LP cylinder.
- Have your LP cylinder filled by your local Propane gas supplier.
- Some LP cylinders have a bleed-off valve. This valve should be
inspected for leaks after each filling of the LP cylinder. Turn the
valve clockwise to close.
- Fasten full Propane tank and connect proper fitting to LP
cylinder valve by turning COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
- With heater gas valve knob still in OFF position, turn ON LP
cylinder valve and check for leaks with soap solution.
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).
WARNING
Propane Supply / Information (Continued)
Figure 3:
Connecting the Hose / Regulator to
the LP Cylinder
Figure 4:
Connecting the Hose to Heater Inlet
NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED
WHILE BURNING, CONNECTED TO A
POWER SOURCE, OR WHILE
CONNECTED TO A FUEL SOURCE
