ProTemp PT-125-OFR - Manual (Page 6)

Fueling the Heater
Never fill the fuel tank indoors. Always
fill the tank outdoors. Be sure that the
heater is on level ground when fueling, and never
overfill the fuel tank.
It is always a good idea to fire the heater outdoors for the
first time. This will allow any oils used in the manufacturing
process to be burned off in a safe environment. This initial
burn should last at least 10 minutes.
Ventilation
Always provide a fresh air opening in the heated space of
at least three square feet (2,800 sq. cm) for the PT-125-
OFR-A. Provide a larger opening if more heaters are being
used. As an example, a PT-125-OFR-A (125,000 BTU/hr)
heater will require:
- a two-car garage door open 4 inches, or
- a single car garage open 6 inches, or
- two windows (30” wide each) open 8 inches.
Operation
To Start the Heater
1. Fill the tank with approved fuel until fuel gauge points to
“F”.
2. Be sure fuel cap is secure, and Power Knob is in “OFF”
position.
3. Plug power cord into three prong, grounded extension
cord and plug extension cord into three prong 120V
grounded outlet. The extension cord should be at least
six feet long.
Extension cord wire size requirements are as follows:
- 6 to 10 feet (1.8 to 3 meters), use 18 AWG wire.
- 11 to 100 feet (3.4 to 30.4 meters), use 16 AWG wire.
- 101 to 200 feet (30.8 to 61 meters), use 14 AWG wire.
4. Turn the Power Knob to the “LO” setting. The power
indicator lamp will light and the heater will start. Please
wait 10 seconds, then turn Power Knob to “HI” setting if
desired. When switching from one heat level to another
during operation it is normal for the heater to cease
operations and go into the misfire sequence. If this con-
dition happens, simply turn Power Knob to OFF and
immediately switch to the heat level desired.
NOTE: The electrical components of this heater are protected by
a fuse mounted in the PC board. If the heater fails to fire, check
this fuse first, and replace if necessary. Also check the power
source to be sure that the proper voltage is being provided to the
heater.
To Stop the Heater
1. Turn the Power Knob to “OFF” position. Combustion will
stop, and the Cooling Cycle (approx. 3 minutes in dura-
tion) will begin.
2. When Cooling Cycle is completed (fan stops running), it
is safe to unplug the heater.
Unplugging the heater before the Cooling Cycle has ended
may cause overheating, possible damage the heater and
heat plate, and will void the warranty.
To Restart the Heater
1. Wait ten seconds after cooling cycle has completed.
2. Turn the Power Knob to to the “LO” position and wait 10
seconds before adjusting heat level.
3. Be sure to follow all starting procedure precautions.
Maintenance
NEVER OPERATE THIS HEATER UNATTENDED!
Use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of
alternate or third party components can cause unsafe
operating conditions, and will void your warranty.
We suggest following a maintenance schedule as follows:
Filter - The Fuel Filter should be cleaned at least twice per
heating season by rinsing it in clean 1-K kerosene.
Contaminated fuel could make this necessary immediately
(see Figure 5).
Do not disconnect the power source or
unplug the power cord until the cooling
cycle has been completed!
WARNING
Never service heater while hot or still
connected to electrical source.
WARNING
Figure 5. Filter Maintenance
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Pinnacle Products International, Inc. Oil-Fired Radiant Heater User’s Manual
NEVER LEAVE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURN-
ING OR WHILE CONNECTED
TO A POWER SOURCE
Oil-Fired Radiant
Heaters
Never refuel this heater while it is hot or
operating. Fire or explosion could result.
WARNING
This heater is NOT suitable for use with
Bio-Diesel; use of Bio-Diesel will damage
the filter and seals. Any damage caused by using Bio-
Diesel will not be covered by warranty.
WARNING
WARNING