Use and Care Manual

© 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
7
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 eggs 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.
The amount of Propane (LP) used with this heater
varies. Both factors are:
– The amount of gas in the cylinder of LP.
– The temperature of the LP tank and its
surroundings.
– 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.
Minimum Number of LP Cylinders
Average
Temp
(ºF / ºC)
40-GFA
100 lb.
(45 kg)
cylinder
60V-GFA
100 lb.
(45 kg)
cylinder
125V-GFA
100 lb.
(45 kg)
cylinder
150V-GFA
100 lb.
(45 kg)
cylinder
32º / 0º 1 1 2 2
20º / -7º 1 1 2 2
10º / -12º 1 1 3 3
0º / -18º 1 1 3 3
-10º / -23º 2 2
Use Larger
Tank
Use Larger
Tank
-20º /
-29º
2 2
Use Larger
Tank
Use Larger
Tank
The table above shows the minimum number of 100 lb.
(45 kg) LP cylinders required in cold weather. Your local LP
dealer will help you select the proper LP supply system.
Propane is safe to
use when properly
handled. Careless
handling of the LP cylinder could result in a fire and
or an explosion.
CAUTION
Installation of this appliance at altitudes above 2000 ft (610 m) shall be in accordance with local
codes, or in the absence of local codes, the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or
National Standard of Canada, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.