LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS. Mi-T-M Propane Tank-Top Radiant Portable Heater

OPERATION

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

MATCH LIGHT MODELS

ALWAYS STAND TO THE SIDE OR REAR OF THE

HEATER.

Ignition Hole

ALWAYS KEEP FACE AND OTHER BODY PARTS

AWAY FROM THE HEATER.

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.

Safety Shut-Off

Valve Plunger

Heat Regulator Knob

WARNING: NEVER USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR LEAKS.

5. Turn the regulator knob COUNTERCLOCKWISE to the “HI” position.

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.

7. Press the safety shut-off valve plunger for five (5) seconds.

8. Mesh burner will light and glow red.

CAUTION: DO NOT INSERT THE LIT MATCH INTO THE AIR INLET HOLES IN THE MIXING TUBE.

WARNING: NEVER LOOK OVER THE TOP OF THE HEATER (REFLECTOR). THERE IS A POTENTIAL

FOR A SMALL FLASH OF FLAME DURING IGNITION THAT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY

INJURY. ALWAYS STAND TO THE SIDE OR REAR OF THE HEATER DURING IGNITION. DO

NOT ALLOW ANY BODY PART TO TOUCH THE HEATER OR BE IN FRONT OF THE HEATER

DURING IGNITION.

9. Once lit, keep the plunger depressed for thirty (30) seconds. 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.

10. 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 burner. The faint smell of gas will tell you if the fuel is flowing. If not, there may be a problem with your LP cylinder. Take it back to your local dealer for replacement.

11. Once the burner is lit, turn Regulator Control Knob to desired setting (HI) / (MED) / (LO ).

12. Light all burners when maximum heat is desired. Follow Lighting Instructions steps 1-11. The second and third burner should be lit separately. Do Not Attempt to light second burner off the 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. Tightly close the gas shutoff valve on the LP cylinder after each use.

4. Remove the heater from the LP cylinder by reversing the steps in Connecting Heater to LP Cylinder. Do not store the LP cylinder with the heater still attached, or in an enclosed area.

NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING OR WHILE CONNECTED TO A FUEL

SOURCE.

Propane Tank Top Heaters Manual 13