Pinnacle Protemp PT-35-HS, Protemp PT-55-SS Owner's Manual And Operating Instructions

Model #s: PT-35-HS, PT-55-SS

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

Pinnacle Products International, Inc. 668 Stony Hill Road #302 Yardley, PA 19067 USA

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Owner’s Manual and

Operating Instructions

Ultra-Portable

Kerosene Heaters

IMPORTANT: Read and understand all of the directions in this manual before assembling,
starting, or servicing the heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury. Keep this
manual for future reference.

GENERAL HAZARD WARNING:

Be sure to comply with the instructions and warnings provided with this heater, or death,
serious bodily injury and property loss, damage from the hazards of fire, explosion, burn,
asphyxiation, and carbon monoxide poisoning can result.
Only persons who can follow and understand these instructions should use or service this
heater. If you need heater information such as an instruction manual, labels, etcetera, contact
the manufacturer.

Table of Contents

Warnings.....................................................................2

Features .................................................................... 3

Specifications ............................................................ 4

Safety Information ..................................................... 5

Theory of Operation .................................................. 5

Unpacking...................................................................6

Wiring Diagrams ........................................................ 6

Fuels ...........................................................................7

Ventilation ...................................................................7

Operation .................................................................. 7

Maintenance ......................................................... 8, 9

Storage ...................................................................... 9

Exploded Part Breakdown.........................................10

Replacement Parts.....................................................11

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................ 12

Warranty ......................................................Back Page

WARNING:

Fire, burn, inhalation, and explosion hazard.
Keep combustibles, such as building materials,
paper or cardboard, a safe distance away from
the heater as recommended by these instruc­tions. Never use the heater in spaces which
contain products such as gasoline, solvents,
paint thinners, dust particles, volatile or airborne
combustibles, or any unknown chemicals.

California Residents: Combustion by-products
produced when using this product contain car­bon monoxide, a chemical known to the state of
California to cause cancer and birth defects (or
other reproductive harm).

WARNING:

Do not operate this heater until you have read,
and thoroughly understand these safety and
operating instruction. Failure to comply with the
precautions and instructions provided with this
heater can result in death, serious bodily injury,
property loss or damage from the hazards of
fire, explosion, burns, asphyxiation or carbon
monoxide poisoning. Only persons who can
read and understand these instructions should
use or service this heater.

Not for use in homes or recreational vehicles.

WARNING:

This is an unvented portable heater. It uses air
(oxygen) from the area in which it is used.
Adequate combustion and ventilation air must
be provided. Refer to VENTILATION Page 7.

Massachusetts Residents: Massachusetts
state law prohibits the use of this heater in any
building which is used in whole or in part for
human habitation. Use of this heating device in
Massachusetts requires local fire department
permit (M.E.L.C. 148, Section 10A).

New York City Residents: For use only at con­struction sites in accordance with applicable
NYCFD codes. For approval numbers contact
the manufacturer 800-641-6996.

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Kerosene Heaters

NEVER LEAVE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURN­ING, OR WHILE CONNECTED

TO A POWER SOURCE.

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Features

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NEVER LEAVE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURN­ING, OR WHILE CONNECTED

TO A POWER SOURCE.

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Kerosene Heaters

Figure 1.

Figure 2.

Specifications

Figure 4. Product Dimensions

Specifications subject to change without notice

NEVER LEAVE HEATER
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TO A POWER SOURCE.

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Model # PT-35-HS PT-55-SS

Rating BTU/Hr 35,000 55,000

Fuel Conumption (Gal/Hr) .27 .42

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gallons) 3 3

Max Operating Hours 12 7

Heat Type Fan Forced Radiant + Fan Forced

Heating Area (Sq Ft) 900 1,400

Overheat Shut-Off System Yes Yes

Size (L x W x H) 22.7” x 11.1” x 16” 21.3” x 12” x 21”

Weight (Lbs) 28 31

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Figure 3. Model Specifications

Model No. Length Width Height

PT-35-HS 22.7” 11.1” 16”

PT-55-SS 21.3” 12” 21”

Safety Information

This is a kerosene, direct-fired, forced air heater. It is pri­marily intended for use for temporary heating of buildings
under construction, alteration or repair. Direct-fired means
that all of the combustion products of the heater enter the
heated space. This appliance is rated at 98% combustion
efficiency, but does produce small amounts of carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is toxic. Humans can toler­ate small amounts of carbon monoxide, and precautions
should be taken to provide proper ventilation. Failure to
provide proper ventilation in according to this manual can
result in death. Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning
resemble the flu. Symptoms of improper ventilation are:

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headache * dizziness * burning of the nose and eyes

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nausea

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dry mouth

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sore throat

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If the heater is being used in the presence of others, be
sure to inform them of all proper safety precautions, oper­ating procedures and hazards. Some people are more
affected by carbon monoxide than others. These are
pregnant women, people with heart or lung disease or
anemia, those under the influence of alcohol or at high alti­tudes.

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Minimum clearance from Combustibles:

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Sides Front

35k 3 ft. 2 ft. 6 ft.
55k 3 ft. 2 ft. 6 ft.

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Theory of Operation

Fuel System: This heater is equipped with an air pump

that operates off of the electric motor. The pump forces air
through the air line connected to the fuel tank, drawing fuel
to the nozzle in the burner head. Air also passes through
the nozzle where it mixes with the fuel and is sprayed into
the combustion chamber in a fine mist.

Quick-Fire Ignition:

A transformer sends high voltage to a
two pronged spark plug. The spark ignites the fuel/air mix­ture as it is sprayed into the combustion chamber.

Air System:

A fan is turned by the heavy duty motor,
which forces air around and into the combustion chamber,
where it is super-heated and forced out the front of the
chamber.

Electrical System Protection:

The heaters’ electrical sys­tem is protected by a circuit breaker that protects the sys­tem components from damage. If the heater fails, check
the fuse first, and replace if necessary (see page 6).

Flame Sensor:

The heater uses a photocell to “see” the
flame in the combustion chamber. Should the flame extin­guish, the sensor will stop electrical current and the heater
will shut off.

Figure 5. Power Switch (both models)

Danger: Carbon Monoxide poisoning may

lead to death!

Check the heater thoroughly for damage before each
use. DO NOT operate a damaged heater.
DO NOT modify this heater or operate a heater that
has been modified from it’s original state.

Use only K-1 kerosene fuel oil. Be advised that diesel
fuel may NOT be used.
NEVER use gasoline, naphtha, paint thinner, alcohol or
other fuels of any kind to operate this heater.

For outdoor use, and indoor use only in well venti­lated areas. Provide at least 3 square feet of opening

per 100,000 Btu of rated operation (See page 7).
NEVER use heater in occupied dwellings.
Operate heater in a manner that will not directly expose
it to water, rain or dripping water.
Keep heater area free from combustible materials such
as gasoline, paint thinners and other flammable vapors
and liquids. Dust is combustible. Do not use heater in
areas of high dust concentration.

Operate only on level and stable surfaces.
Do not restrict inlet or outlet of heater. Heater is never
to be used with ductwork.
NEVER leave heater unattended.
Keep children and animals away from heater.
To prevent injury, always wear gloves when handling
heater. Never handle an operating or hot heater, as
severe burns may result.
This heater is not for use on finished floors.
Use heater in accordance to local codes and Federal
Ordinances.
Use only the electrical/power cord specified. Electrical
and grounding connection must comply with National
Electrical Code - ANSI/NFPA 70 (USA) and CSAC22.1
Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 (Canada).

NEVER LEAVE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURN­ING, OR WHILE CONNECTED

TO A POWER SOURCE.

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Unpacking Heater

Remove the heater and all of the packaging materials from
the shipping carton.
NOTE: Save the box and packaging materials for future
storage.

Figure 7. Wiring Diagram for model PT-55-SS

NEVER LEAVE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURN­ING, OR WHILE CONNECTED

TO A POWER SOURCE.

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Figure 6. Wiring Diagram for model PT-35-HS

Fuel (1-K Kerosene)

When operating this heater, use 1-K kerosene only. 1-K
kerosene has been refined to virtually eliminate contami­nants such as sulphur. #1 or #2 fuel oil (diesel fuel)
cannot be used, as that these fuels do not burn as clean
as 1-K kerosene.

Kerosene should only be stored in a blue cont

ainer
that is clearly marked “kerosene”. Never store
kerosene in a red container

, because red containers

are associated with gasoline.
Never store kerosene in a living area. Kerosene should

always be stored in a well ventilated area outside of the
living space.

Never

store kerosene in direct sunlight or near any heat­ing source.
Never use kerosene that has been stored from one sea-

son to the next. Kerosene does break down over time.

Old kerosene will not burn properly in this heater.

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

WARNING! Always provide a fresh air opening in

the heated space of at least one square foot (900 sq. cm)
for the Heat-Stream and two square feet (1,800 sq. cm)
for the Sun-Stream. Provide a larger opening if more
heaters are being used. As an example, a PT-55-SS
(55,000 BTU/hr) heater will require:

- a two-car garage door open 2 inches, or

- a single car garage open 3 inches, or

- two thirty two inch wide windows open 4 inches.

Operation

To Start the Heater

1. Fill the tank with kerosene until fuel gauge points to “F”.

2. Be sure fuel cap is secure.

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. Push the Power switch to the “ON” position. The power
indicator lamp will light and the heater will start.

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 switch to “OFF” position. Combustion
will stop, and the Cooling Cycle (approx. 4-5 minutes) will
begin.

2. When Cooling Cycle is completed (fan stops running), it
is safe to unplug the heater.

Unplugging the unit before the Cooling Cycle has ended
may cause overheating, possible damage the heater and
could void the warranty.

To Restart the Heater

1. Wait ten seconds after shutting off heater.

2. Turn the Power Switch to “ON” position.

3. Be sure to follow all starting procedure precautions.

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WARNING! Never use fuels such as gasoline, ben-

zine, alcohol, white gas, camp stove fuel, paint thinners or
other oil products to fuel this heater. These are volatile
fuels that could cause an explosion or uncontrolled flame.

WARNING! NEVER REFUEL THIS HEATER

WHILE IT IS HOT OR OPERATING. FIRE OR EXPLO­SION COULD RESULT.

NEVER LEAVE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURN­ING, OR WHILE CONNECTED

TO A POWER SOURCE.

Ultra-Portable

Kerosene Heaters

WARNING! DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER

SOURCE OR UNPLUG THE POWER CORD UNTIL THE
COOLING CYCLE HAS BEEN COMPLETED!

Electrical Outlet

Warning! Shock Hazard!

- Never plug in an appliance with more than a 5 amp rat-

ing into this outlet.

- Always keep outlet covered when not in use.

Maintenance

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:

Fuel/Fuel T

ank

- Flush every 200 hours of operation or as
needed. Do not use water to flush the tank. Use fresh 1-K
kerosene only.

Filters

- The Fuel Filter and Oil 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 9).

Fan Blades

- Warning! Never service heater while hot or

still connected to electrical source. The fan blades should
be cleaned at least once per heating season, depending
on conditions.

Remove all accumulated dust and dirt with a damp cloth,
taking care not to bend any of the fan blades. Be sure fan
blades are dry before re-starting the heater (Figure 10).

Nozzles

- Nozzles should be cleaned or replaced at least
once per heating season. Contaminated fuel could make
this necessary immediately.

To clean dirt from nozzle, blow compressed air through
nozzle front. It may be necessary to soak nozzle in clean
1-K kerosene to help loosen any particles (Figure 11).

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park Plug - Clean and re-gap every 600 hours of opera-

tion, or replace as needed.

After removing the Spark Plug, clean the terminals with a

wire brush. Re-gap the terminals to 0.140” (3.5mm).

Figure 9. Filter Maintenance

Figure 11. Nozzle Maintenance

WARNING! NEVER SERVICE HEATER WHILE

HOT OR STILL CONNECTED TO ELECTRICAL
SOURCE.

Figure 8. Electric Outlet detail

NEVER LEAVE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURN­ING, OR WHILE CONNECTED

TO A POWER SOURCE.

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Figure 12. Spark Plug Maintenance

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Figure 10. Fan Maintenance

Photocell - The Photocell should be cleaned at least once
per heating season or more depending on conditions.
Use a cotton swap dipped in water or alcohol to clean the
lens of the Photocell. Note the proper Photocell position as

noted in Figure 13.

Long Term Storage

1.

2.

3.

4.

Never store leftover kerosene over the summer. Using
old fuel can damage your heater.

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tore heater in a dry, well-ventilated area

Be sure that the storage area is free of dust and corrosive
vapors. Repack the heater in the original shipping material.
Keep the Owner’s Manual in an easily accessible place.

Unscrew the Fuel Cap.
Using a kerosene siphon, remove kerosene.
Using a small amount of kerosene, rinse and swirl the
kerosene inside of the Fuel Tank. Empty the tank fully.
NEVER MIX WATER WITH KEROSENE, as it will
cause rust inside the tank.
Empty tank fully.

NEVER LEAVE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURN­ING, OR WHILE CONNECTED

TO A POWER SOURCE.

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Figure 13. Photocell position

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Figure 16. Exploded View: PT-35-HS

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Kerosene Heaters

NEVER LEAVE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURN­ING, OR WHILE CONNECTED

TO A POWER SOURCE.

Figure 17. Exploded View: PT-55-SS

Exploded Drawing Part Breakdown

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Replacement Part

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Item # Description PT-35-HS PT-55-SS

1 Fuel Filter Assy 75-020-0100 75-020-0100
2 Fuel Cap Assy 70-006-0100 70-006-0100
3 Fuel Gauge Assy 75-022-0100 75-022-0100
4 Oil Filter Assy 75-023-0100 75-023-0200
5 Intake Hose (fuel) 75-024-0100 75-024-0500
6 Cooling Motor Assy

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75-047-0100
7 Cooling Fan Assy 75-046-0100 75-046-0100
8 Power Cord Assy 75-032-0100 75-032-0150
9 Electric Outlet Assy 70-029-0100 70-029-0100

10 Socket Cover 70-030-0100 70-030-0100
11 Handle 70-001-0103 70-001-0103
12 Thermostat 70-019-0100 75-040-0100
13 Heat Plate - 75-012-0400
14 Safety Guard (Grille) 75-012-0250 75-012-0300
15 Nozzle 75-036-0200 75-036-0250
16 Spark Plug 75-037-0100 75-037-0150
17 Electronic Pump Assy 75-027-0100 75-027-0200
18 Blower Motor Assy 75-045-0100 75-045-0150
19 Blower Fan Assy 75-043-0100 75-043-0150
20 Photocell Assy 75-038-0100 75-038-0100
21 Ignitor assy 75-025-0100 75-025-0200
22 PCB Assy 75-025-0150 75-025-0250
23 Sub-PCB Assy

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75-013-0110

24 Power Switch 75-012-0100 75-012-0100
25 Back Cover - 75-013-0100
26 Chamber / Insulator 75-035-0150 75-035-0570
27 Cone 75-011-0400

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28 Fan Guard 75-011-0500

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Problem

Possible Cause Solution

Heater fires, but shuts down after a
short period of time.

1. Dirty Fuel Filter

2. Nozzle Dirty

3. Photocell Dirty

4. Photocell not installed properly

5. Photocell Defective

6. Improper electrical connection
between Circuit Board and Photocell

1. Clean/replace Fuel Filter (Page 8).

2. Clean/replace Nozzle (Page 8).

3. Clean/replace Photocell (Page 9).

4. Adjust Photocell position.

5. Replace Photocell.

6. Check wiring connections (See
Wiring Diagrams, Page 6).

Heater will not operate, or motor runs
for short time.

1. No kerosene in fuel tank

2. Corroded Spark Plug or incorrect
plug gap

3. Dirty Fuel Filter

4. Dirty Nozzle

5. Moisture in Fuel/Fuel Tank

6. Improper electrical connection
between Transformer and Circuit Board

7. Transformer Wire not connected to
Spark Plug.

8. Defective Transformer

1. Fill tank with fresh kerosene.

2. Clean/replace Spark Plug (Page 8).

3. Clean/replace Fuel Filter (Page 8).

4. Clean/replace Nozzle (Page 8).

5. Rinse out fuel tank with clean fresh
kerosene (Page 9).

6. Inspect all electrical connections.
(See Wiring Diagrams, Page 6).

7. Re-attach Transformer wire to Spark
Plug.

8. Replace Transformer.

Fan does not operate when heater is
plugged in and Power Switch is in the
“ON” position.

1. Broken electrical connection
between Circuit Board and motor.

1. Inspect all electrical connections on
Wiring Diagrams (Page 6)

Heater does not turn on and the lamp
is not lit.

1. Temperature limit sensor has over­heated.

2. No electrical power.

3. Fuse Blown.

4. Improper electrical connection
between Temperature Limit Sensor and
Circuit Board.

1. Push Power Switch to “OFF” and
allow heater to cool for 5 minutes.
Push Power Switch to back to “ON”.

2. Check power cord and extension
cord to insure of proper connection.
Test power supply.

3. Check/replace Fuse.

4. Inspect all electrical connections.
(See Wiring Diagrams, Page 6).

1

YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Pinnacle Products International, Inc. warrants this

heater to the original retail purchaser only, to be free
from defects in material and workmanship for a peri­od of one (1) year from the date of initial purchase.
This product must be properly installed, maintained
and operated in accordance with the instructions pro­vided.

Pinnacle Products International, Inc. requires rea­sonable proof of your date of purchase from an
authorized retailer or distributor. Therefore, you
should keep your sales slip, invoice, or cancelled
check from the original purchase. This Limited
Warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement
of parts, which prove defective under normal use and
service within the warranty period, and which
Pinnacle Products International, Inc. shall deter­mine at its reasonable discretion.

This warranty does not apply to products purchased
for rental use.

This Limited Warranty does not cover any failures or
operating difficulties due to normal wear and tear,
accident, abuse, misuse, alteration, misapplication,
improper installation or improper maintenance and
service by you or any third party. Failure to perform
normal and routine maintenance on the heater, ship­ping damage, damage related to insects, birds, or
animals of any kind, and damage due to weather
conditions are also not covered. In addition, the
Limited Warranty does not cover damage to the fin­ish, such as scratches, dents, discoloration, rust or
other weather damage, after purchase.

All transportation costs for the return of the damaged
product or parts will be the responsibility of the pur­chaser. Upon receipt of damaged item, Pinnacle
Products International, Inc. will examine the item
and determine if defective. Pinnacle Products
International, Inc. will repair or replace and return the
item, freight pre-paid. If Pinnacle Products
International, Inc. finds the item to be in normal
operating condition, or not defective, the item will be
returned freight collect.

This Limited Warranty is in lieu of all other express
warranties. Pinnacle Products International, Inc.
disclaims all warranties for products that are pur­chased from sellers other than authorized retailers or
distributors.

AFTER THE PERIOD OF THE ONE (1) YEAR LIMIT­ED WARRANTY EXPIRES, Pinnacle Products
International, Inc. DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER­CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
APPLICATION. FURTHER, Pinnacle Products
International, Inc. SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY
WHATSOEVER TO PURCHASER OR ANYTHIRD
PARTY FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Pinnacle Products International, Inc. assumes no
responsibility for any defects caused by third parties.
This Limited Warranty gives the purchaser specific
legal rights; a purchaser may have other rights
depending upon where he or she lives. Some states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of special,
incidental or consequential damages, or limitations
on how long a warranty lasts, so the above exclusion
and limitations may not apply to you.

Pinnacle Products International, Inc. does not
authorize any person or company to assume for it
any other obligation or liability in connection with the
sale, installation, use, removal, return, or replace­ment of its equipment, and no such representations
are binding on Pinnacle Products International,

Inc.

Always be sure to specify model number and serial
number when making any claim with Pinnacle
Products International, Inc. For your convenience
use the space provided below to list this information:

Model #: ____________________
Serial #: ______________________
Date of Purchase: _________________

NEVER LEAVE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURN­ING, OR WHILE CONNECTED

TO A POWER SOURCE.

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Kerosene Heaters