Force-Air Propane Construction Heater
Operating Instructions and Owner’s Manual
2
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NO. ............................................... 170QFAVT
GAS TYPE ....................................................... Propane
BTU RATING. ........................ 125,000-170,000 BTU/hr
GAS SUPPLY PRESSURE TO REGULATOR
Maximum:
Bottle Pressure,
Minimum:
20 psig (137.9
kPa)
REGULATOR OUT ............................20 psi (137.9 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
HEATED AIR OUTPUT: ....... 450 CFM (12.74 CU M/M)
CONTENTS
Specifications .................................................................... 2
Operating Precautions ...................................................... 3
Safety Precations .............................................................. 3
Odor Fade Warning .......................................................... 4
Operating Instructions ...................................................... 4
Storage & Service ............................................................. 5
Lighting Instructions ......................................................... 5
Wiring Diagram 170 QFAVT ............................................. 6
Parts List Q170 FAVT ........................................................ 7
Exploded View Drawing Q170 FAVT ................................. 7
Wiring Diagram Q170 FAV (No Thermostat) ..................... 8
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:
CARBON MONOXIDE CAN KILL YOU
NOT FOR HOME OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE USE,
USING A PORTABLE HEATER IN AN ENCLOSED AREA
CAN PRODUCE DEADLY CARBON MONOXIDE.
WARNING:
YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO YOU AND TO OTH-
ERS, SO PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
YOU OPERATE THIS HEATER.
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 FOL-
LOW 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.
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS:
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).
WARNING:
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
GENERAL INFORMATION
RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
FOR QUESTIONS, PROBLEMS, MISSING PARTS BEFORE
RETURNING TO RETAILER PLEASE CALL WITH MODEL
NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF HEATER:
1-800-321-0001
MONDAY-FRIDAY 8-5 PM EASTERN TIME
OR EMAIL USING THE MR. HEATER WEBSITE:
WWW.MRHEATER.COM
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