NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE
BURNING, CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE, OR
WHILE CONNECTED TO A FUEL SOURCE
© 2017, Pinnacle Climate Technologies, Inc.
Propane Forced Air Heater User’s Manual
Operation
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 valve CLOCKWISE to off position.
4.
Wait five (5) minutes for any glass to clear. Smell for
gas, if you do not smell gas, go to step 5.
5. 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 5)
6. Keep the valve knob depressed for at least 30
seconds after lighting the burner. After 30 seconds,
release the valve knob.
7. If the burner does not stay lit, repeat the lighting
procedures.
8. When burner stays lit, turn gas valve knob
COUNTERCLOCKWISE to desired setting (All
models except 40-GFA).
Shutdown Instructions
To Shut Off the Heater:
1. Turn gas valve 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-A / 125V-GFA-A /
150V-GFA-A Valve Knob
OFF
OFF
Ignition
Ignition
Figure 5
6
Ventilation
–
Risk of indoor air pollution and Carbon
Monoxide Poisoning. Use heater only in
well ventilated areas.
–
Refer to Safety Information on pages 1-2
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.
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
CARBON
MONOXIDE
POISONING
MAY LEAD TO DEATH!
Not for use in
residential living
areas or in
non-adequately ventilated enclosed
spaces.
DANGER
DANGER
