FORCED AIR PORTABLE PROPANE HEATER 100K BTU ITEM: 96958 (70K BTU) / 96959 (100K BTU) OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THIS MANUAL: KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR SAFETY WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, ASSEMBLY, OPERATING, INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PROCEDURES. WRITE THE PRODUCT’S SERIAL NUMBER ON THE BACK OF THE MANUAL NEAR THE ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM (OR MONTH AND YEAR OF PURCHASE IF PRODUCT HAS NO NUMBER).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS Read these instructions for use carefully. Familiarise yourself with the appliance before connecting it to a gas cylinder. Keep these instructions for future reference. This instruction manual contains important information necessary for the proper assembly and safe use of the appliance. Follow all warnings and instructions when using the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Propane gas is heavier than air and leaking propane will sink to the lowest level possible. It can ignite by ignition sources including matches, lighters,sparks or open flames of any kind many feet away from the original leak. Use only propane gas set up for vapor withdrawal. Propane gas should be stored or used in compliance with local ordinances and codes or with ANSI/NFPA 58. Turn off propane when not in use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION The heater is designed and approved for use as a construction heater in accordance with the Standard for Gas-Fired Construction Heaters ANSI Z83.7 ● CSA 2.14. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL FIRE SAFETY AUTHORITY IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATIONS. Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and heat producing products in specific applications. Your local authority can advise you about these.
PRODUCT INFORMATION 96958 96959 4
ELECTRICAL WIRING INFORMATION 96958 96959 5
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ASSEMBLY 96958 Tools Required: Medium Phillips Screwdriver 96959 Tools Required: Medium Phillips Screwdriver, 5/16” open end or adjustable wrench, needle nose pliers. HANDLE ASSEMBLY: 1. Align the holes in the upper housing with the 2 holes in the handle as shown. Insert and tighten screws securely with the screwdriver. CORD WRAP ASSEMBLY: 1. Insert tabs on the cord wrap into slots in the shell support, lining up the holes on the cord wrap with those on the side cover.
OPERATION For Optimal performance of this heater, it is suggested the 1-K kerosene be used. 1-K kerosene has been refined to virtually eliminate contaminants, such as sulfur. Diesel may also be used if 1-K kerosene is not available. Be advised that these fuels do not burn as clean as 1-K kerosene and care should be taken to provide more fresh air ventilation to accommodate any added contaminants that may be added to the heated space. Use of diesel fuel can cause excess soot production.
OPERATION It is a good idea to fire the heater outdoors for the first time. This will allow any oils used in the manufacturing process to be burned off in a safe place. This initial burn should last at least 10 minutes. VENTILATION : ALWAYS provide fresh air opening in the heated soace of at least three square feet for each 29KW/hr of heater output. STARTING THE HEATER: 1. Fill the tank with fuel up to fuel guage points to “F”. MAke sure the cap is secure. 2. Plug the power cord into a local, correct plug.
STORAGE / MAINTENANCE DRAIN FUEL TANK 1. For model 96958: Drain fuel through the fuel cap opening using an approved siphon. For model 96959: Drain fuel from through the drain plug at the bottom of the fuel tank. 2. To remove the drain plug, pull the plug grip downward and remove the seal head from the drain hole tank. 3. Using a small amount of deisel, rinse and swirl the diesel inside the fuel tank, then empty the tank completely. Secure the tank by pushing the seal cap fully into the head hole.
MAINTENANCE NOZZLES: Nozzles should be cleaned or replaced at least once per heating season. Contanimated fuel could make this necessary immediately. To clean dirt from the nozzle, blow compressed air through nozzle front, it may be necessary to soak the nozzle in clean diesel to help loosen any particles.
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