Operating instructions
Force-Air Propane Construction HeaterOperating Instructions and Owner’s Manual
E-2
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NO. ................................................... 170FAVT
GAS TYPE ....................................................... Propane
BTU RATING. ..........................125,000-170,000 BTU/hr
  (36.6 - 49.8 kW)  
GAS SUPPLY PRESSURE TO REGULATOR .....................
 Maximum: Bottle Pressure, Minimum: 5 psig (34.5 kPa) 
REGULATOR OUT.............................28” WC (6.97 kPa) 
ELECTRICAL INPUT ........................115V, 60 Hz, 1Ø, 3a
IGNITION....................... Direct Spark, interrupted type
PRIMARY FLAME CONTROL ... SolidState,10-15 sec. timing
HIGH TEMPERATURE CONTROL ......................240°F (116°C) 
  Minimum Ambient Temp. Rating: 0°F (-17.8°C)
FUEL CONSUMPTION .......................... 5.8 - 7.9 lbs/hr
  (2.6 - 3.6 kg/hr)
FUEL ORIFICE PORT NO.: .................. 18
FUEL ORIFICE PORT SIZE: .......................0.80MM FAVT
  0.82 MM FAV 
HEATED AIR OUTPUT: ......... 450 CFM (12.74 CU M/M)
CONTENTS
Specifications ................................................................. E-2
Operating Precautions .................................................... E-3
Safety Precations ............................................................ E-3
Odor Fade Warning ....................................................... E-4
Operating Instructions ................................................... E-4
Storage & Service .......................................................... E-5
Lighting Instructions ...................................................... E-5
Wiring Diagram 170 FAVT .............................................. E-6
Parts List 170 FAVT ......................................................... E-7
Exploded View Drawing 170 FAVT .................................. E-7
Wiring Diagram 170 FAV (No Thermostat) ...................... E-8
Parts List 170 FAV (No Thermostat) ................................. E-9
Exploded View Drawing 170 FAV (No Thermostat) .......... E-9
WARNING: FIRE, BURN, INHALATION, AND 
EXPLOSION HAZARD. KEEP SOLID COMBUSTIBLES, 
SUCH AS BUILDING MATERIALS, PAPER OR 
CARDBOARD, A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE 
HEATER AS RECOMMENDED BY THE INSTRUCTIONS 
NEVER USE THE HEATER IN SPACES WHICH DO 
OR MAY CONTAIN VOLATILE OR AIRBORNE 
COMBUSTIBLES, OR PRODUCTS SUCH AS GASOLINE, 
SOLVENTS, PAINT THINNER, DUST PARTICLES OR 
UNKNOWN CHEMICALS. 
WARNING: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).
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 HAZARDS OF 
FIRE, EXPLOSION, BURN, ASPHYXIATION, CARBON 
MONOXIDE POISONING, AND/OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
 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 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL, LABELS, ETC. 
CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER.
WARNING: NOT FOR HOME OR RECREATIONAL 
VEHICLE USE
WARNING: YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO 
YOU AND TO OTHERS, SO PLEASE READ THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS HEATER.
The State of California requires the following warning:










