© 2021 Pinnacle Climate Technologies, Inc.
Propane Forced Air Heater User’s Manual
NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING OR
WHILE CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE
8
OPERATION (CONT.)
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Never store an LP cylinder inside a building or
in the vicinity of an gas burning appliances.
Pre-Lighting Instructions:
Connecting the LP Cylinder
ALL NEW LP CYLINDERS MUST BE PURGED
BEFORE THE FIRST FILLING.
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Turn heater gas valve knob and LP cylinder valve
to OFF position.
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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.
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Have your LP cylinder filled by your local propane
gas supplier.
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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.
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Fasten full propane tank and connect proper
fitting to LP cylinder valve by turning COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE (See Figure 2 & 3).
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With heater gas valve knob still in OFF position
turn ON the LP cylinder valve and check for leaks
with soap solution.
Checking For Leaks
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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 800-641-6996.
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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/NFPA 54 should be followed.
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The minimum clearances to any combustible
construction materials must be maintained at all
times (See Page 3).
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Inspect the heater before each use, and at least
annually by a qualified service person.
Supply Valve
Regulator
Hose
Propane Tank
Figure 2
Figure 3
Hose
Inlet
Connector
Purging and filling
of the 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 explosion, fire, severe
personal injury or death.
WARNING
The disconnected
tank must never be
stored in a build-
ing, garage or any other enclosed area.
CAUTION