NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED
WHILE BURNING OR WHILE CONNECTED
TO A FUEL SOURCE
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Propane Tank Top Heater User’s Manual
10
OPERATION
Propane Supply / Information:
Propane (LP)
This heater is not supplied with a propane cylinder.
Use only an approved propane cylinder.
LP Characteristics
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Flammable, explosive under pressure, heavier
than air and pools in low areas.
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In its natural state, propane has no odor, but
for your safety an odor that smells like rotten
cabbage has been added.
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Contact of propane (LP) gas with the skin can
cause freeze burns.
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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.
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When heater is not in use, LP Cylinder must be
turned OFF.
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Be sure that the LP Cylinder is located on a level
and stable surface.
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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:
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A collar to protect the gas valve.
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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.
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A safety relief valve having direct
communications with the vapor space of the LP
cylinder.
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The heater must operate on vapor withdrawal
from the operating cylinder.
The amount of Propane (LP) used with this heater
varies. Both factors are:
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The amount of gas in the cylinder of LP.
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The temperature of the LP tank and its
surroundings.
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Always keep LP cylinder fastened and upright.
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Avoid tipping the LP cylinder on its side when
connected to a regulator, since this may cause
damage to diaphragm in the regulator.
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Handle valves with care.
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Never connect an unregulated LP cylinder to a
construction heater.
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DO NOT subject LP cylinder to excessive heat.
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Tightly close the gas shutoff valve on the LP
cylinder after each use.
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All fittings must be protected when
disconnected from the LP cylinder.
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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
