ProTemp PT-47-TTC - Manual (Page 5)

Lighting Instructions
ALL MODELS
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.
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 (see Figure 5).
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 all burners when maximum heat is desired. The
second and third burner should be lit separately. Do not
attempt to light second burner off first burner. Be sure NOT to
point burners at one another.
To Turn Off Heater
1. Turn the valve on the LP cylinder clockwise to stop the flow of
fuel.
2. Turn the Heater Regulator Knob to the “OFF” position, and
wait at least fifteen (15) minutes for the heater to cool.
3. Remove the heater from the LP cylinder by reversing the
steps in Connecting Heater to LP Cylinder on Page 4. Do
not store the LP cylinder with the heater still attached, or
in an enclosed area.
BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OUTLINED IN
VENTILATION ON PAGE 3 OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
ALWAYS INSPECT HEATER BEFORE USE AND AT
LEAST ANNUALLY BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSON.
Pinnacle Products International, Inc. Tank Top User’s Manual
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Figure 5 Front view of heater
Ignition Hole
Safety Shut-off
Valve Plunger
Heat Regulator Knob
Never use a flame to check for leaks.
WARNING
Do not insert the lit match into the
air inlet holes in the mixing tube.
CAUTION
Be sure to read and understand all of
the Safety Information in this manual
before lighting this heater.
Heater has high surface
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 2.
CAUTION
WARNING
Never look over the top of the heater
during ignition. The heater may
produce a small puff of flame during ignition which
can result in serious bodily injury.
WARNING
NEVER LEAVE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURN-
ING OR WHILE CONNECTED
TO A FUEL SOURCE
Propane
Tank Top Heaters
Never bring or store a propane
cylinder indoors.
Extremely hot during operation. Do
not touch any metal components
while in operation. Keep gasoline and any other
flammable liquids away from heater. Not for use in
residential living areas or in non-adequately
ventilated enclosed spaces.
DANGER
DANGER