Pre-Lighting Instructions:
Connecting the LP Cylinder
Purging and filling of the
WARNING
LP cylinders must be
performed by personnel who have been
thoroughly trained in accepted LP gas
industry procedures. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in explosion, fire,
severe personal injury or death.
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.
Supply Valve
Regulator
Hose
Figure 6
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NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING,
CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE, OR WHILE
CONNECTED TO A FUEL SOURCE
Operation
Propane Tank
– 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 should be followed.
– The minimum clearances to any combustible
construction materials must be maintained at
all times (See Page 2).
– Inspect the heater before each use, and at
least annually by a qualified service person.
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Convection Heater User's Manual
Inlet
Connector
Hose