SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS:
Shutoff Heater:
WARNING: Motor and fan must be running before lighting, during operation and at shutdown, in order to prevent a
Turn gas supply OFF by turning Propane tank valve clockwise to close. Disconnect the power cord once the heater has cooled to ambient temperature.
TEST FIRING HEATER:
Test fire your construction heater, following the lighting instructions applicable to the gas control system employed. Leak test all gas connections with soap solution. Soap bubbles indicate gas leak- age. DO NOT use a match or flame to test for gas leaks.
STORAGE: Never store a Propane gas tank inside a building or in the vicinity of any gas or oil burning appliance. When the Propane tank is not disconnected from the construction heater, the gas tank and heater must be stored outdoors in a well ventilated area, out of the reach of children. If for any reason the heater is to be stored indoors, the tank must be disconnected and stored outdoors in a well ventilated area out of reach of children, in accordance with the standard for the the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, ANSI / NFPA 58 and CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code. The plastic tank valve plug supplied with your tank must be tightly installed when the tank is disconnected from the heater.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS:
1.Turn unit off, allow heater to fully cool and disconnect propane hose before performing any Maintenance functions.
2.Keep unit clean and keep the inside of the torpedo housing debris free.
3.Have unit checked by a qualified technician at least once a year, preferably prior to the heating season.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | CORRECTIVE ACTION | ||
Fan does not turn when | 1. No electric power to heater. | 1. | Check current to electric outlet. If voltage | |
electrical connection is |
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| cuts and breaks. |
| 2. Fan blade contacts inside of heater housing. | 2. | Be sure that housing is not damaged. | |
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| Make sure there are no obstructions to |
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| 3. | Fan blade(s) bent | 3. | Straighten blade(s) to match others. |
| 4. | Fan motor defective. | 4. | Replace motor. |
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Heater will not fire. | 1. No spark at ignitor. | 1. | Check ignitor wire. | |
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| if loose. Check Spark module. Replace if |
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| 2. | Improper spark gap. | 2. | Set gap to 0.16” |
| 3. | Bad electrode. | 3. | Replace Spark Plug. |
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Heater quits while | 1. Internal temperature too high causing limit | 1. | If the heaters output is restricted, internal | |
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| switch to shut down operation. |
| temperature becomes too high. Move |
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| heater away from any obstructions. |
| 2. | Damaged Control Valve. | 2. | Replace Control Valve. |
| 3. | Dust or debris | 3.Clean inside of heater. | |
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Always be sure to follow proper maintenance procedures, by cleaning the heater once per month during regular usage, and check spark gap at least once per season.
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