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.
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.
– The heater must operate on vapor withdrawal
from the operating cylinder.
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NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED
WHILE BURNING OR WHILE CONNECTED
TO A FUEL SOURCE
OPERATION
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,