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SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS:
Shutoff Heater:
WARNING: Motor and fan must be running before lighting, during operation and at shutdown, in
order to prevent a flame-out condition which could result in personal injury or property damage.
Turn gas valve knob clockwise to OFF position.
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.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Fan does not turn when
electrical connection is
made.
1. No electric power to heater.
2. Fan blade contacts inside of heater housing.
3. Fan blade(s) bent
4. Fan motor defective.
1. Check current to electric outlet. If voltage
is correct, check power cord and exten
-
sion cord for cuts and extension cord for
cuts and breaks.
2. Be sure that housing is not damaged.
Make sure there are no obstructions to
the fan.
3. Straighten blade(s) to match others.
4. Replace motor
.
Heater will not fire. 1. No spark at ignitor.
2. Improper spark gap.
3. Bad electrode.
1. Check ignitor wire. Re-attach or tighten
if loose. Check Spark module. Replace if
necessary
.
2. Set gap to 0.16”
3. Replace Spark Plug.
Heater quits while
running.
1. Internal temperature too high causing limit
switch to shut down operation.
2. Damaged Control Valve.
3. Dust or debris build-up inside of heater.
1. If the heaters output is restricted, internal
temperature becomes too high. Move
heater away from any obstructions.
2. Replace Control Valve.
3.Clean inside of heater.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
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.