Ventilation
Caution:
Always provide a fresh air opening in the
heated space of at least three square feet (2,800 sq. cm)
for each 100,000 BTU/Hr. of heater output. Provide a
larger opening if more heaters are being used. As an
example, an PT-16-PCH-A heater will require:
- a two-car garage door open 2 inches, or
- a single car garage open 3 inches, or
- two thirty two inch wide windows open 4 inches.
Connecting to Gas Supply
IMPORTANT!
Always use a propane (LP) cylinder that has
a connection device that is compatible with the hose and
regulator assembly supplied.
- Remove the Back Cover by sliding the cover straight up
and away from the Heater Body. Place the LP cylinder
on the Bottom Plate and replace the Back Cover. (see
Figure 2).
-To connect LP cylinder, insert regulator end fitting into
cylinder valve, rotate coupling nut clockwise and tighten
firmly (see Figure 3).
-Open valve on propane cylinder slowly. If the valve is
not opened slowly, the excess flow check valve in the
regulator will stop the flow of gas. If this should happen,
close the valve, wait one minute (or until you hear the
valve click), and re-open, slowly.
- Be sure to inspect all connections for leaks, by using a
50/50 mixture of dish soap and water on all connection.
Any bubbles forming indicate a leak.
Lighting Instructions
1. Turn the knob on the LP cylinder valve counterclockwise
to the ON position.
2. Turn the Gas Valve Knob on heater to the OFF position.
3. Wait five (5) minutes for any gas to clear. Smell for gas.
If none is evident, proceed to the next step.
4. Push in the Gas Valve Knob on the heater and rotate
knob to PILOT/IGN position. (Note: If operating the
heater for the first time, or after a replacing the cylinder,
hold the control knob down for 30 seconds, then rotate
to PILOT/IGN, to allow any air to bleed from the sys-
tem.) Rotating the Gas Valve Knob to the PILOT/IGN
position will cause the piezo igniter to spark and light
the pilot. It may be necessary to rotate the Gas Valve
Knob (from OFF to PILOT/IGN) several times to ignite
the heater.
5. Keep the Gas Valve Knob depressed for at least 30
seconds after the pilot is lit. This will heat the thermo-
couple. After 30 seconds, release the Gas Valve Knob.
6. If heater fails to light, or does not stay lit, repeat Steps 2
through 6.
7. When burner stays lit, turn Gas Valve Knob to desired
setting.
Test Firing Heater
It is always a good idea to test fire your heater in a safe
and controlled environment, in an area with adequate ven-
tilation, and away from any combustibles to be sure that all
functions of the heater and gas supply system are operat-
ing properly.
Leak test all gas connections with a 50/50 solution of dish
soap and water. DO NOT use a flame to test for leaks!
Propane
Cabinet Heaters
Figure 2.
Removing/Replacing Back Cover
NEVER LEAVE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING,
OR WHILE CONNECTED TO A
FUEL SOURCE
Figure 3.
Connecting Hose/Regulator to LP cylinder
WARNING! This heater is not intended for residential use.
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