© 2018 Pinnacle Climate Technologies, Inc.
Propane Forced Air Heater User’s Manual
NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING OR
WHILE CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE
8
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 off 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 5)
2. Turn gas supply OFF by turning the LP cylinder
valve CLOCKWISE to close.
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 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
Not for use in
residential living
areas or in non-
adequately ventilated enclosed spaces.
CARBON
MONOXIDE
POISONING MAY
LEAD TO DEATH!
DANGER
DANGER
