Fuel (1-K Kerosene)
For the best results when operating this heater, it is strong-
ly suggested that 1-K kerosene be used. 1-K kerosene has
been refined to virtually eliminate contaminants such as
sulphur. #1 or #2 fuel oil (diesel fuel) can also be used,
but be advised that these fuels do not burn as clean as
1-K kerosene. Care should be taken to provide more fresh
air to accommodate the added contaminants that will be
present in the heated area.
Kerosene should only be stored in a blue container
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 heat-
ing 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
fist time.
This will allow any oils used in the manufacturing
process to be burned of
f 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 three square feet (2,800 sq. cm)
for each 100,000 BTU/Hr. of heater output. Provide a larg-
er opening if more heaters are being used.
As an example,
an PT-215T-KFA heater will require:
- a two-car garage door open 6 inches, or
- a single car garage open 9 inches, or
- two thirty two inch wide windows open fifteen 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 ti 61 meters), use 14 AWG wire.
4. Turn “thermostat control knob” to desired temperature
setting. The setting range is from 40
o
F to 110
o
F. Push
the Power switch to the “ON” position. The power indicator
lamp and room temperature display will light and the
heater will start.
Note that the room temperature display will indicate the
following:
- When temperature is less than 0
o
F, display says “LO”.
- When temperature is above 99
o
F, display says “HI”.
- Between 0
o
and 99
o
display shows actual temperature.
If the heater does not fire, the thermostat may be set too
low. Turn the Control Knob to a higher setting until heater
fires. If the heater still does not start, push Power Switch
to “OFF”, then back to “ON”. If heater still does not fire,
see Troubleshooting Guide on Page 12.
NOTE: The electrical components of this heater are pro-
tected 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
Simply turn the Power switch to “OFF” position.
To Restart the Heater
1. W
ait ten seconds after shutting off heater.
2.
T
urn the Power Switch to “ON” position.
3. Be sure to follow all starting procedure precautions.
Kerosene
Forced Air Heaters
Power Reset Switch
Lamp
Thermostat Control Knob
Room Temp.Display
Power
Reset
Switch
Lamp
Thermostat
Control Knob
Room Temp.Display
(Except PT 45/70T-kfa)
Figure 12. Control panel for all models
Page 8 Pinnacle Products International, Inc. Kerosene Owners Manual
Never leave heater
unattended while burning,
or while connected to a
power source
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.
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