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SERVICE PROCEDURES

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SPARK TRANSFORMER

1.  Remove access panel.
2.  Locate  and  disconnect  white,  black    and 

orange wires from spark transformer.

3.  Remove screw holding spark transformer to 

base. Remove sheet metal nut on transformer 

and install on new transformer. Discard spark 

transformer.

4.  Install new spark transformer. Position new 

spark  transformer  in  same  manner  as  old 

transformer.

5.  Connect white, black  and orange wires to new 

spark transformer. Connect wires to correct ter-

minals as noted in 

Wiring Diagram

, page 10.

6.  Replace access panel.

Figure 9 - Removing Spark Plug Nut 

and Spark Plug (Heater may 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.  From front of heater loosen 3/4" hex nut hold-

ing spark plug in place (see Figure 9).

4.  Remove spark plug from rear head.
5.  Install new spark plug. Attach spark plug to rear 

head with ignitor hex nut removed in step 3.

6.  Attach spark plug wire.
7.  Test for spark.

 WARNING: Make sure heater 

is  disconnected  from  propane 

supply. Heater could ignite caus-

ing severe burns.

 

Plug into extension cord and watch for spark 

at spark plug.

8.  Place motor, motor mount  and fan guard into 

rear of heater shell (see 

Motor

, page 8, steps 

14 through 18).

Figure 8 - Removing Spark Plug Wire 

from Spark Transformer (Heater may 

vary from illustration)

Bushing

Spark Plug 
Wire

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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