ProTemp PT-30-TTC User Manual

User’s Manual and

Propane

Operating Instructions

Tank Top Heaters

Model #s: PT-15-TTC (Single Burner),

PT-30-TTC (Double Burner)

Table of Contents

Safety Information.........................................................2-3

Specifications....................................................................3

Product Identification........................................................3

Propane Supply.............................................................3-4

Ventilation............................................................4

Assembly..........................................................................4

Connecting Heater to Cylinder.......................................4-5

Lighting Instructions.......................................................5-6

Maintenance and Storage.................................................6

Exploded Parts Drawing...................................................7

Replacement Parts List.....................................................7

Warranty...........................................................Back Cover

CAUTION

used. Ample combustion and ventilation air must be
provided. See VENTILATION page 4.

IMPORTANT: Read and understand all of the directions

This is an unvented portable heater. It
uses air (oxygen) from the area which it is

in this manual before assembling, starting or servicing the

OUTDOOR USE ONLY

heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious
injury. Keep this manual for future reference.

WARNING

Carbon Monoxide Hazard This heater produces carbon monoxide, which has no odor. Burning the

heater in an enclosed space can kill you. Never use the heater in enclosed spaces such as a tent, a

camper, any vehicle or recreational vehicle (RV), enclosed shelter, or any other enclosed areas.

DANGER

Not for use in residential living areas or in non-adequately ventilated enclosed spaces. Never
bring or store a propane cylinder indoors.

CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

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NEVER LEAVE HEATER

UNATTENDED WHILE BURN-

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TO A FUEL SOURCE

Propane

Tank Top Heaters

GENERAL HAZARD WARNING:

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PRECAUTIONS AND
INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THIS HEATER, CAN
RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND
PROPERTY LOSS, OR DAMAGE FROM THE HAZARDS
OF FIRE, EXPLOSION, BURN. ASPHYXIATION, AND
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.

ONLY PERSONS WHO CAN UNDERSTAND AND FOL­LOW THE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD USE OR SERVICE
THIS HEATER.

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR HEATER INFORMATION
SUCH AS AN NSTRUCTION MANUAL, LABELS, ETC.,
CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER.

WARNING

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 DO OR MAY CONTAIN VOLATILE OR AIRBORNE
COMBUSTIBLES, OR PRODUCTS SUCH AS GASOLINE,
SOLVENTS, PAINT THINNERS, DUST PARTICLES OR
UNKNOWN CHEMICALS.

WARNING

This heater is designed and approved for use as a

construction heater in accordance with

ANSI Z 83.7a/CSA2.14a-2007

FIRE, BURN, INHALATION, AND
EXPLOSION HAZARD. KEEP SOLID

NOT FOR HOME OR RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE USE.

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).

Safety Information

Accidents can be avoided with care and good judgement.
The following rules are sound practices you should follow
for the safe and comfortable operation of your heater. tion,
alteration, or repair.

It is important that you read this entire User’s Manual
carefully and thoroughly before operating or servicing
this heater. Keep this manual handy to use as a
reference. It is your guide to safe and proper
operation of this heater.

This heater is primarily intended for use for temporary
heating of buildings or structures under construction, alter­ation or repair.

This is a direct-fired heater. Direct-fired means that all of
the combustion products enter the heated space. This
heater is rated at 98% combustion efficiency, but still
produces small amounts of carbon monoxide.

Carbon monoxide is toxic. Humans can tolerate small
amounts of carbon monoxide, and caution should be taken
to provide adequate ventilation. Failure to provide ade­quate in accordance with this manual could result in
death. Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble
the flu. The symptoms of inadequate ventilation are:

headache * dizziness * burning of the nose and eyes

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If the heater is being used in the presence of others, be
sure to inform them of the proper safety precautions,
operating procedures and the hazards involved.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.

WARNING

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

- An LP cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in

the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

nausea * dry mouth * sore throat

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- Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

- Do not attempt to light heater

- Extinguish any open flame

- Shut off gas to heater

- If odor continues, contact your local
gas supplier or fire department.

- Do not touch any electric switch, do
not use any phone in your building

- Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions

- If you can not reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department

- Service must be done by a qualified
service agency or the gas supplier

- Check the heater thoroughly for damage before each
use. DO NOT operate a damaged heater.

- For outdoor use, and indoor use only in well ventilated
areas. For this heater, provide a minimum of 48 square
inches of open space by opening a window or door to
provide fresh, outside air. For additional heaters,
provide more ventilation.

- Provide at least 3 square feet of opening for ventilation
per 100,000 Btu of rated operation.

- NEVER use heater in occupied dwellings.

- NEVER use heater in a tent.

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NEVER LEAVE HEATER

UNATTENDED WHILE BURN-

ING OR WHILE CONNECTED

TO A FUEL SOURCE

Propane

Tank Top Heaters

Safety Information (continued)

Minimum clearance from Combustibles:

Top5 feet
Sides 3 feet
Front 5 feet
Rear 3 feet

- Operate only on level and stable surfaces.

- NEVER leave heater unattended.

- Keep children and animals away from heater.

- Never operate heater while unattended or sleeping.

- 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.

Specifications

Model #

Rating

BTU/Hr Max

Operating Time

20 lb. LP cylinder

- Before connecting the heater to the propane cylinder,
make sure that the heater regulator knob is in the “OFF”
position.

- DO NOT modify this heater or operate a heater that has
been modified from it’s original state.

- Do not use this heater on LP gas cylinders larger than
20 lbs. capacity.

- Always attach the heater in an upright (vertical) position.
Never attach the heater in a horizontal position. This will
lead to dangerous and improper operation.

- NEVER handle an operating or hot heater, as severe
burns may result. Wing nuts and burner heads become
very hot during operation. Do not attempt to adjust
burner position while heater is operating. Always allow
at least 15 minutes of cooling time before handling the
heater.

- Always disconnect and remove the heater from the LP
cylinder after use.

- Be sure that all guards are replaced before use.

Regulator

Outlet Pressure

Weight

(Lbs)

Size

(W x D x H)

PT-15-TTC 15,000 28 hours on HIGH 17 PSI 2.2 lbs. 8.3” x 6.9” x 12.2”

PT-30-TTC 30,000 14 hours on HIGH 17 PSI 5 lbs. 17.5” x 5.9” x 15.5”

Specifications subject to change without notice

Product Identification

Propane (LP) Supply

You must provide the propane gas cylinder(s). Use this

heater only with a propane vapor withdrawal supply
system. Refer to Chapter 5 of the Standard for Storage
and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas , ANSI/NFPA

58. Your local library or fire department will have this
booklet.

- 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 odorant 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 LP gas only. DO

PT-30-TTC shown

NOT attempt to convert to any other gas. Such
modifications are dangerous, and will void warranty.

- When heater is not in use, LP cylinder must be turned
OFF.

PT-15-TTC shown

Figure 1 - Product Identification

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