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NEVER LEAVE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURN-
ING OR WHILE CONNECTED
TO A FUEL SOURCE
Connecting Heater to LP Cylinder
(Continued)
3. Line up the threads on the Fuel Connector Nut with the
threads on the LP cylinder valve. Turn Fuel Connector
Nut counterclockwise to tighten. Use a wrench to fully
tighten the nut, being careful not to overtighten.
4. Slowly open the LP cylinder valve.
5. Check all connections for leaks using a 50/50 mixture of
dishsoap and water. Any bubbles appearing show a
leak. Remove and reconnect the Connector Nut to the
valve.
6. Do not direct heater discharge towards any propane
cylinder located within 20 feet of the heater.
Be sure to read and understand all of
WARNING
the Safety Information in this manual
before lighting this heater.
Heater has high surface
CAUTION
temperatures. Be sure to keep
children, pets and clothing away from the heater. Be
sure to keep Burner and Heater Regulator clean and
free from any debris. Maintain safe distances from
heater as shown on Page 3.
BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS
OUTLINED IN VENTILATION ON PAGE 4 OF
THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
ALWAYS INSPECT HEATER BEFORE USE
AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY A QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSON.
Ignition Hole
Safety Shut-off
Valve Plunger
Heat Regulator Knob
Figure 3. Front view of heater
Pinnacle Products International, Inc. Tank Top User's Manual
Lighting Instructions
MODELS MH-15-TTC & MH-30-TTC
1. STOP! Be sure to read all of the Safety Instructions.
2. Check that the valve on the propane cylinder is open.
3. Turn the Heater Regulator Knob clockwise to the "OFF"
position.
4. Wait five (5) minutes for any gas to clear. Smell for gas
around the heater, including near the floor. If you do
smell gas, STOP! Follow the Safety Instructions, and
check for leaks. If there is no gas smell proceed to the
next step.
Never use a flame to check for leaks.
WARNING
5. Turn the Heater Regulator Knob counter-clockwise to
the "HI" position, and press in the Safety shut-off Valve
Plunger for five (5) seconds.
NOTE: When the heater is first connected to the gas
supply, the plunger should be depressed for approximately
thirty (30) seconds to bleed any air from the hose, and
release plunger.
6. Insert a lit match into the Ignition hole in the reflector,
and the depress plunger until the burner lights.
Do not insert the lit match into the
CAUTION
air inlet holes in the mixing tube.
7. Keep the plunger depressed for about thirty (30)
seconds after the burner lights. Then release the
plunger, and if the burner stays lit, remove and
extinguish the match. You will know that the burner is lit
when the mesh screen begins to glow red.
8. If the Burner does not stay lit, repeat the lighting
process. If the heater does not light after several
attempts, be sure you are getting fuel to the to the
burner. The faint smell of gas will tell you the fuel is
flowing. If not, there may be a problem with your LP
cylinder. Take it back to your local dealer for
replacement.
9. Once the burner is lit, turn Regulator Control Knob to
desired setting (HI, MED, LO).
10.Light both burners when maximum heat is desired. The
second burner should be lit separately. Do not attempt
to light second burner off first burner. Be sure NOT to
point burners at one another.
Never look over the top of the heater
WARNING
during ignition. The heater may
produce a small puff of flame during ignition which
can result in serious bodily injury.
Propane
Tank Top Heaters
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