Use and Care Manual

© 2021 Pinnacle Climate Technologies, Inc. Propane Forced Air Heater User’s Manual
NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING OR
WHILE CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE
9
OPERATION CONT.
Lighting Instructions:
Starting the Heater (Ignition)
1. Connect the heater to a three prong (grounded) power
source. You must use a three prong (grounded) extension
cord that is at least 6 feet long is a minimum of 14 AWG
rating.
2. Connect heater to a proper LP cylinder.
3. Turn gas control knob CLOCKWISE to o position.
4. Wait five (5) minutes for any gas to clear. Smell for gas, if
you do not smell gas, go to step 5.
5. Turn gas supply ON by turning the LP cylinder valve
COUNTERCLOCKWISE to OPEN.
6. Push in and turn gas control knob
COUNTERCLOCKWISE to 1 position. This will light the
burner. If needed, keep pressing control knob until the
burner lights, and keep pressing and turning from “O”
(OFF) to 1 on Piezo electric spark models (40-GFA) (See
Figure 4).
7. Keep the gas control knob depressed for at least 30
seconds after lighting the burner. After 30 seconds,
release the control knob.
8. If the burner doesn’t stay lit, repeat lighting procedures.
9. When burner stays lit, turn gas control knob
COUNTERCLOCKWISE to desired setting (all models
except 40-GFA).
Shutdown Instructions
To Shut Off the Heater:
1. Turn gas control knob CLOCKWISE to
“O” (OFF) position (See Figure 4).
2. Turn gas supply OFF by turning the LP cylinder valve
CLOCKWISE to close. (Always turn gas off at the
propane supply cylinder(s) when the heater is not in
use)
3. Disconnect the power cord.
Test Firing the Heater
Test fire your construction heater following the lighting
instructions 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 with recommended cleaning
agents if necessary, or storage.
1
O
1
3
2
O
40-GFA
Valve Knob
60V-GFA / 125V-GFA /
150V-GFA Valve Knob
OFF
OFF
Ignition Ignition
Figure 4
VENTILATION
– Risk of indoor air pollution and Carbon Monoxide
Poisoning. Use heater only in well ventilated
areas.
– Refer to Safety Information on pages 2-3 for
information about Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.
– 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 (29 kW). of heater
output. Provide a larger opening if more heaters
are being used.
Minimum Ventilation Opening Needed
40-GFA 60V-GFA 125V-GFA 150V-GFA
1.2 ft.
2
1.8 ft.
2
3.8 ft.
2
4.5 ft.
2
1110 cm
2
1670 cm
2
3530 cm
2
4180 cm
2
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
MAY LEAD TO DEATH!
Not for use in residential living areas or in
non-adequately ventilated enclosed spaces.
DANGER
DANGER