Propane Supply / Information:
Propane (LP)
This heater is not supplied with a propane cylinder.
Use only an approved propane cylinder.
LP Characteristics
– Flammable, explosive under pressure, heavier
than air and pools in low areas.
– In its natural state, propane has no odor, but
for your safety an odor that smells like rotten
cabbage has been added.
– Contact of propane (LP) gas with the skin can
cause freeze burns.
– Heater is manufactured for use with propane
gas only. DO NOT attempt to convert to any
other gas. Such modifications are dangerous
and will void the warranty.
– When heater is not in use, LP Cylinder must be
turned OFF.
– Be sure that the LP Cylinder is located on a level
and stable surface.
– DO NOT use this heater in a basement or below
ground level. Propane is heavier than air and
will always seek the lowest level. If you suspect
a leak, shut off the valve at the LP Cylinder
immediately.
– Installation of this appliance at altitudes above
2000 ft (610m) shall be in accordance with local
codes, or in the absence of local codes, the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54,
or National Standard of Canada, Natural Gas
and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
The Propane (LP) cylinder must also be equipped
with the following:
– A collar to protect the gas valve.
– A shut-off valve terminating a LP cylinder valve
outlet as specified in the American National
Standard for Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve
Outlets and Inlets Connections.
– A safety relief valve having direct
communications with the vapor space of the LP
cylinder.
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NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED
WHILE BURNING OR WHILE CONNECTED
TO A FUEL SOURCE
OPERATION
– The heater must operate on vapor withdrawal
from the operating cylinder.
The amount of Propane (LP) used with this heater
varies. Both factors are:
– The amount of gas in the cylinder of LP.
– The temperature of the LP tank and its
surroundings.
CAUTION
handling of the LP cylinder could result in a fire
and or an explosion.
– Always keep LP cylinder fastened and upright.
– Avoid tipping the LP cylinder on its side when
connected to a regulator, since this may cause
damage to diaphragm in the regulator.
– Handle valves with care.
– Never connect an unregulated LP cylinder to a
construction heater.
– DO NOT subject LP cylinder to excessive heat.
– Tightly close the gas shutoff valve on the LP
cylinder after each use.
– All fittings must be protected when
disconnected from the LP cylinder.
– Never store an LP cylinder inside a building or
in the vicinity of a gas burning appliances.
CAUTION
garage or any other enclosed area.
Propane Tank Top Heater User's Manual
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Propane is safe to use when
properly handled. Careless
The disconnected tank must
never be stored in a building,