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PROPANE CONSTRUCTION FORCED AIR HEATER

OWNER’S MANUAL

170,000 BTU/HR VARIABLE WITH BUILT-IN THERMOSTAT

IMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual before 
assembling, starting or servicing heater. Improper use 
of heater can cause serious injury. Keep this manual for 
future reference.

 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  in-
structions should use or service this heater.
If you need assistance or heater information such as an in-
structions manual, labels, etc. Contact the manufacturer.

Save this manual for future reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Informa ion ............................................... 2
Product Identification ........................................... 3
Unpacking ........................................................... 3
Theory of Operation ............................................ 4
Propane Supply ................................................... 4
Installation ........................................................... 4
Ventilation  ........................................................... 5
Operation ............................................................. 5
Storage ................................................................ 6
Maintenance ........................................................ 6

Troubleshooting ................................................... 7
Service Procedures ............................................. 8
Specifications .................................................... 10
Wiring Diagram .................................................. 10
Accessories ........................................................11
Technical Service ...............................................11
Replacement Parts .............................................11
Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List ....... 12
Warranty and Repair Service ............................ 14

Summary of Contents for SPC170-F

Page 1: ...onoxide poisoning and or electrical shock Only persons who can understand and follow the in structions should use or service this heater Ifyouneedassistanceorheaterinformationsuchasanin structions man...

Page 2: ...opane gas leak However the odor added to propane gas can fade Propane gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all warn ings Keep this manual for reference It...

Page 3: ...You must wait 15 minutes after turning heater off 23 To prevent injury wear gloves when handling heater 24 Never attach duct work to heater 25 Do not alter heater Keep heater in its original state 26...

Page 4: ...Handling of Lique ed Petroleum Gas ANSI NFPA 58 Your local library or re department will have this booklet The amount of propane gas ready for use from propane tanks varies Two factors decide this am...

Page 5: ...ming show a leak Correct all leaks at once 6 Close propane supply valve INSTALLATION Continued Figure 4 Hose and Inlet Connector Heater may vary from illustration Hose Inlet Connector Figure 3 Regulat...

Page 6: ...en air temperature rises to thermostat set ting When air temperature drops suf ciently below thermostat setting the electric motor and fan will begin to run After 15 to 60 seconds heater burner should...

Page 7: ...r shell Bend fan mount if necessary 3 Replace fan See Fan page 8 4 Replace motor See Motor page 8 1 Repeat installation and opera tion instructions See Instal lation page 4 and Operation page 5 2 A Ch...

Page 8: ...ts at surface on motor shaft 13 Tighten set screw rmly 40 50 inch pounds 46 08 57 60 kilogram centimeters 14 Carefully route motor wires through hole in shell Place motor motor mount and fan guard int...

Page 9: ...ay vary from illustration Rear Head Spark Plug 3 4 Hex Head Nut SPARK PLUG 1 Remove motor motor mount and fan guard see Motor page 8 steps 1 through 6 2 Remove orange spark plug wire from spark plug 3...

Page 10: ...ng 0 F 17 8 C Fuel Consumption 5 8 7 9 lbs hr 2 6 3 6 kg hr Fuel Ori ce Port No 18 Fuel Ori ce Port Size 0 80 mm Heated Air Output 450 CFM 12 74 cu m m WIRING DIAGRAM Orange CONNECTION DIAGRAM Green S...

Page 11: ...ts This heater must use design speci c parts Do not substitute or use generic parts Improper replacement parts could cause serious or fa talinjuries Thiswillalsoprotect yourwarrantycoverageforparts re...

Page 12: ...atech com 113959 01B 12 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS BLP170VT REM170VT RLP170VT SBLP170VT 170 F AND SPC170 F 7 8 1 2 3 4 23 6 21 5 9 11 12 22 33 30 28 15 14 13 34 29 27 32 31 24 25 26 16 18 17 2...

Page 13: ...966 01 Burn Rate Adjustment Valve 1 20 113965 01 E bow Fitting 3 8 MPT x 1 2 SAE FLR 1 21 113943 01 Fuel Tube Assembly 1 22 113963 01 Spark Plug Flame Sensor 1 23 113886 01 Spark Plug Nut 1 24 113947...

Page 14: ...i cation tampering contaminated fuels repair using improper parts or repair by anyone other than an authorized dealer or service center Routine maintenance is the responsibility of the owner THIS EXPR...

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