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Always disconnect the heater from the LP cylinder before putting

the heater into storage. If for any reason the heater is to be

stored indoors, the tank MUST be disconnected from the LP

cylinder, and the cylinder stored outdoors in a well-ventilated

area, out of the reach of children, and in accordance with the

Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Gases,

ANSI/NFPA 58 - latest edition and Natural Gas and Propane

Installation Code, CSA 149.1. The plastic valve plug or valve

cover supplied with the cylinder must be re-installed on the valve

to protect the fitting from damage.

Never store an LP cylinder inside of a

building, or near any other gas or oil

burning appliances.

NOTE: Installation and repair of this heater should be done

by a qualified service person.

Always be sure to follow proper maintenance procedures. This

should include cleaning the inside the heater once a month, and

checking the spark gap at least once a heating season.

TO START

1. Connect power cord to a properly grounded three (3) prong

120V, 60 Hz, extension cord.

Extension Cord Wire Requirements:

6 to 10 feet (1.8 to 3 meters) long, use 18 AWG conductor.

11 to 100 feet (3.4 to 30.53 meters) long, use 16 AWG

conductor.

101 to 200 feet (30.8 to 61 meters) long, use 14 AWG

conductor.

2. Connect heater to a proper LP cylinder.

3. Turn gas valve clockwise to OFF position.

4. Wait five (5) minutes for any gas to clear. Smell for gas; if you

do not smell gas, go to Step 4.

5. Push in and turn gas control knob counterclockwise to

LOW/IGN position. This will light the burner. If needed, keep

pressing control knob until the burner lights and keep pressing

and turning from OFF to LOW/ IGN on Piezo electric spark

models (HIGH/IGN on Model PT-40-GFA-A).

6. Keep the valve knob depressed for at least 30 seconds after

lighting the burner. After 30 seconds, release valve knob.

7. If burner does not stay lit, repeat lighting procedure.

8. When burner stays lit, turn gas valve knob counterclockwise to

desired setting (All models except PT-40-GFA-A)

.SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS

To shut off heater:

1. Turn gas valve knob clockwise to OFF position.

2. Turn gas supply OFF by turning LP cylinder valve clockwise to

close.

3. Disconnect the power cord.

TEST FIRING THE HEATER

Test fire your construction heater following the lighting instruc-

tions applicable to the gas control system employed.

Leak test all gas connections with 50/50 soap and water solution

prior to start-up. Soap bubbles indicate a gas leak. DO NOT use

a match or flame to test for gas leaks.

NOTE: Heater surface temperature must be cold before initiating

service, cleaning or storage.

Propane Forced Air User’s Manual

Ventilation

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. For

example, a PT-150V-GFA-A 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 15 inches.

CAUTION

Lighting Instructions

Storage / Maintenance

DANGER

NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED

WHILE BURNING, CONNECTED TO A

POWER SOURCE, OR WHILE

CONNECTED TO A FUEL SOURCE

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