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NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING, CONNECTED
TO A POWER SOURCE, OR WHILE CONNECTED TO A FUEL SOURCE.
© 2021 Pinnacle Climate Technologies, Inc. Cabinet Heater User's Manual
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OPERATION
Propane Supply / Information:
Propane (LP)
This heater is not supplied with a propane cylinder. Use
only an approved propane cylinder.
LP Characteristics
– Flammable, explosive under pressure, heavier than
air and pools in low areas.
– In its natural state, propane has no odor, but for your
safety an odor that smells like rotten cabbage has
been added.
– Contact of propane (LP) gas with the skin can cause
freeze burns.
– 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.
– When heater is not in use, LP Cylinder must be
turned OFF.
– Be sure that the LP Cylinder is located on a level and
stable surface.
– 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 o the valve at the LP Cylinder immediately.
The Propane (LP) cylinder must also be equipped with
the following:
– A collar to protect the gas valve.
– A shut-o valve terminating a LP cylinder valve
outlet as specified in the American National
Standard for Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve
Outlets and Inlets Connections.
– A safety relief valve having direct communications
with the vapor space of the LP cylinder.
– The heater must operate on vapor withdrawal from
the operating cylinder.
– Always keep LP cylinder fastened and upright.
– Avoid tipping the LP cylinder on its side when
connected to a regulator, since this may cause
damage to diaphragm 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 shuto 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 an gas burning appliances.
Pre-Lighting Instructions:
Connecting the LP Cylinder
ALL NEW LP CYLINDERS MUST BE PURGED
BEFORE THE FIRST FILLING.
– 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 COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE.
– With heater gas valve knob still in OFF position
turn ON the LP cylinder valve and check for leaks
with soap solution.
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
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
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