PROPANE TANK TOP HEATER USER’S MANUAL AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODELS: TT-15S, TT-15PS TT-30, TT-30P World Marketing of America, Inc. PO Box 192, 12256 William Penn Hwy. Mill Creek PA 17060-0192 (Tel) 1-800-776-9425 www.worldmkting.com GENERAL HAZARD WARNING Failure to comply with the precautions and instructions provided with this heater, can result in death, serious bodily injury and property loss, or damage from the hazards of fire, explosion, burn.
TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety Information .............................................................................. 3 - 4 Specifications .............................................................................................................. 3 Product Features ..................................................................................................... 4 Heater Assembly .......................................................................................................
PROPANE TANK TOP HEATER Propane Tank Top Heaters It is hard to anticipate every use which may be made of this heater. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL FIRE SAFETY AUTHORITY IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATIONS. Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and heat producing products in specific applications. Your local authority can advise you about these. IMPORTANT: Read this user’s manual carefully and completely before trying to operate or service this heater.
PROPANE TANK TOP HEATER general safety instructions Accidents are always tragic especially because so many of them could have been prevented with little care and judgment. There are some basic good practices, we hope you will follow for safe use of your heater. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • Children should be carefully supervised, when they are in the area. • Always maintain proper clearance from combustible materials. Minimum clearance from combustibles.
PROPANE TANK TOP HEATER HEATER ASSEMBLY Tools Required: Phillips head screwdriver Dual burner models only The tank collar bracket must be assembled before the heaters can be attached to the propane tank. 1. Align bolt holes in tank collar bracket and piezo bracket with bolt holes in center plate on manifold. 2. Drive-in two machine screws (supplied) into the bolt holes attaching tank collar bracket to center plate on manifold. (Fig.
PROPANE TANK TOP HEATER Propane Supply This heater requires a 20 lb propane cylinder for operation. (Not included). The propane (LP) gas tank must also be equipped with the following: • A collar to protect the propane gas valve. • A shutoff valve terminating a Propane gas cylinder valve outlet as specified in the American National Standard for Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Outlet and Inlet Connections. • A safety relief valve having direct communications with the vapor space of the tank.
PROPANE TANK TOP HEATER Connecting Heater to Propane Tank Read and understand all safety information before connecting heater to propane tank. 1. (Applies to dual burner models only). Place heater onto tank with tank collar bracket over tank collar (Fig. 1) Mounting bolt knob should be positioned to the outside of tank collar. 2. (Applies to dual burner models only). Firmly secure to tank by hand-tightening mountingbolt knob. Do not overtighten mounting bolt knob. 3.
PROPANE TANK TOP HEATER Connecting Heater to Propane Tank FIGURE 2 Spark Plug TT30 Series Piezo (NOTE: some models only) Inlet Connector Propane Tank Valve Mounting Bolt Knob Heat Regulator Knob FIGURE 3 Spark Plug TT15 Series Ignition Hole Piezo (NOTE: some models only) Wing Bolt Safety Shut-off valve Heat Regluator Knob 8
PROPANE TANK TOP HEATER Checking for Leaks Check all gas connections with a 50/50 soap and water solution to be sure they are tight and leak proof. The formation of bubbles indicate a gas leak. Correct all leaks before using the heater. • The installation of your heater must meet all local codes and/or gas utility requirements or, in the absence of local codes, with the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58 and the Natural and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
PROPANE TANK TOP HEATER Lighting Instructions When Using Match (Continued) FIGURE 4 1. Open Cylinder valve by turning . counterclockwise Burner Front 2. Turn heater regulator knob to the counterclockwise “High” position. (Fig. 4) Spark Plug WARNING: Stand to the side of unit while lighting. Do not stand or have any part of your body over or in front of heater while lighting. 3. Do not attempt to light one burner off of the other. Use one match per burner. Locate ignition hole in side of burner. (Fig.
PROPANE TANK TOP HEATER Turning Off The Heater 1. Tightly close propane tank valve by turning clockwise . 2. Turn the heater regulator knob to the OFF position. Wait at least 30 minutes for the heater to cool before handling heater. 3. Always remove the heater from the propane tank after each use. Do not store heater while attached to propane tank. Do not store propane cylinders in a building, garage or any other enclosed area.
PROPANE TANK TOP HEATER Lighting Instructions for Piezo Ignition Models (Continued) 1. Stop! Read all safety information first. 2. Open cylinder valve by turning counterclockwise . WARNING: Stand to the side of unit while lighting. Do not stand or have any part of your body over or in front of heater while lighting. 3. Turn heater regulator knob clockwise to OFF position. 4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor.
PROPANE TANK TOP HEATER Lighting Under Wind Conditions When using this heater outdoors on a windy day, it will be necessary to use a match or long stem butane lighter to ignite the burner. It may be difficult to keep the match lit long enough under windy conditions. Follow the “Lighting instructions when Using a Match” procedure after doing the following: 1. Position the heater and cylinder such that the burner faces away from the wind. 2.
PROPANE TANK TOP HEATER Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Unit will not light. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Valve on propane cylinder not open. Propane cylinder empty Regulator not in "High" position Excess flow device triggered. Defective Regulator. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2. Burner will not stay lit when gas valve plunger released. 1. Wiring of thermocouple 2. Defective thermocouple 3. Defective gas valve 1. Check wiring connections are properly engaged. 2. Replace thermocouple. 3.
PROPANE TANK TOP HEATER Replacement Parts Illustration TT15 Series 15
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