Protemp PT-40-GFA Manuel D'instructions page 8

– 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.
CAUTION
garage or any other enclosed area.
WARNING
thoroughly trained in accepted LP gas industry
procedures. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in explosion, fire, severe personal
injury or death.
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.
Supply Valve
Regulator
Hose
Figure 2
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NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING OR
WHILE CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE
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OPERATION (CONT.)
The disconnected
tank must never be
stored in a building,
Purging and filling of
the LP cylinders must
be performed by per-
sonnel who have been
Propane Tank
– 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 off 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.
Figure 3
8 Propane Forced Air Heater User's Manual
Inlet
Connector
Hose