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
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OPERATION CONT.
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 (See Figure 2 & 3).
– 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
– 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 o the gas supply, and re-
connect the leaking connection. If the leak persists
after several tries, contact Pinnacle Customer
Service at 800-641-6996.
– 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.
– The minimum clearances to any combustible
construction materials must be maintained at all
times (See Page 3).
– 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 proce-
dures. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in explosion, fire, severe personal injury
or death.
The disconnected
tank must never be
stored in a build-
ing, garage or any other enclosed area.
CAUTION
WARNING