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G 031
PORTABLE
FORCED
AIR HEATERS
OWNER’S MANUAL
100 SIDE PV 002
150 SIDE PV 004
Heater Sizes: 30,000 70,000 90,000 150,000 BTU/Hr
IMPORTANT
Read and understand this manual before assembling, starting or servicing
heater. Improper use of heater can cause serious injury. Keep this manual
for future reference.
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SECTION PAGE CONTENTS Safety Information ......................................................................... 3 Product Identification .................................................................... 4 Unpacking...................................................................................... 5 Assembly ....................................................................................... 5 Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 6
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SAFETY ! WARNINGS INFORMATION IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning. ! DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the heat
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Hot Air Outlet Handle PRODUCT Upper Shell IDENTIFICATION Fan Guard Lower Shell Air Filter End Cover Fuel Tank Fuel Cap Side Cover Flame-Out Control Reset Button Power Cord 35/50/70,000 BTU/HR DOMESTIC PFA/PV 042 Figure 1 - 30/70,000 BTU/Hr Models Hot Air Outlet Upper Shell Lower Shell Fuel Cap Fan Guard Fuel Tank Side Cover Power Cord Flame-Out Control Reset Button Figure 2 - 90,000 BTU/Hr Model Upper Shell Hot Air Outlet Lower Shell Air Filter Fuel Cap End Cover Fan Guard Fuel Tank Flame-Out Po
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1. Remove all packing items applied to heater for shipment. UNPACKING 2. Remove all items from carton. 3. Check items for any shipping damage. If heater is damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought heater. These models are furnished with wheels and handles. Wheels, handles, and the ASSEMBLY mounting hardware are found in the shipping carton. (For 90,000 and 150,000 BTU/Hr Models Only) Tools Needed • Medium Phillips Screwdriver • 3/8" Open or Adjustable Wrench • Hammer 1. Slide axle throug
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The Fuel System: The air pump forces air through the air line. The air is then THEORY OF pushed through the burner head nozzle. This air causes fuel to lift from the tank. A OPERATION fine mist of fuel is sprayed into the combustion chamber. The Air System: The motor turns the fan. The fan pushes air into and around the combustion chamber. This air is heated and provides a stream of clean, hot air. The Ignition System: The electronic ignitor sends voltage to the spark plug. The spark plug igni
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VENTILATION ! WARNING Follow the minimum fresh, outside air ventilation requirements. If proper fresh, outside air ventilation is not provided, carbon monoxide poisoning can occur. Provide proper fresh, outside air ventilation before running heater. Provide a fresh air opening of at least three square feet (2800 square cm) for each 100,000 BTU/Hr rating. Provide extra fresh air if more heaters are being used. Example: A 150,000 BTU/Hr heater requires one of the following: • a two-car garage doo
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OPERATION Flame-Out Continued Control Reset Button (Fan Guard Removed) Figure 8 - Flame-Out Control Reset Button, 150,000 BTU/Hr To Stop Heater 1. Unplug power cord from outlet. To Restart Heater 1. Wait 2 minutes after stopping heater. 2. Repeat steps under To Start Heater, page 7. 1. Drain fuel tank. STORAGE Note: Some models have drain plug on underside of fuel tank. If so, remove drain plug to drain all fuel. If heater does not have drain plug, drain fuel through fuel cap opening. Be sure al
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Item How Often How To Continued Spark plug Clean and regap every 600 See Spark Plug, pages 12 and 13. hours operation or replace as needed. Fan blades Clean every season or as needed. See Fan, page 19. Motor Not required/permanently lubricated TROUBLE- ! WARNING SHOOTING Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. OBSERVED FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY See Pump Pressure Heater ignites, but Wrong pump pressure flame-out control
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SERVICE ! WARNING PROCEDURES Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. Upper Upper Shell Shell Upper Shell Removal 1. Remove screws along each Fan Guard side of heater using 5/16" nut-driver. These screws attach upper and lower shells together. 2. Lift upper shell off. Fan 3. Remove fan guard. Guard Figure 10 - Upper Shell Removal, Figure 9 - Upper Shell Removal, 90,000 BTU/Hr Model 30/70,000 BTU/Hr Models Upper Shell Fan Guard 1
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Fuel Filter, Bushing, Fuel Filter and Lower Fuel Line (90,000 BTU/Hr Model) 1. Remove side cover screws Upper using 5/16" nut-driver. Fuel Line 2. Remove side cover. 3. Pull upper fuel line off fuel filter neck. 4. Carefully pry bushing, lower fuel line, and fuel filter out of fuel tank. 5. Wash fuel filter with clean fuel and replace in tank. 6. Attach upper fuel line to fuel filter neck. 7. Replace side cover. Side Cover 100 FUEL FILTER REMOVAL PFA/P 041 Figure 13 - Fuel Filter Removal, 90,000 BTU
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Spark Plug Combustion (30,000 BTU/Hr Model) Chamber 1. Remove upper shell (see page 10). 2. Remove fan (see page 19). 3. Remove fuel and air line hoses from nozzle Spark Plug Burner Mounting Nut assembly. Strap Spark 4. Remove spark plug wire Plug Spark Plug from spark plug. Wire 5. Remove two screws using 5/16" nut-driver and remove burner strap. 6. Place hex-body of spark plug into vise and tighten. 7. Remove spark plug Nozzle mounting nut using 11/16" Assembly open-end wrench. 8. Remove burne
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(70/90,000 BTU/Hr Model Shown) Spark Plug (70/90/150,000 BTU/Hr Models) Spark Plug Burner 1. Remove upper shell (see Wire Head page 10). 2. Remove fan (see page 19). 3. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug. 4. Remove spark plug from burner head using 13/16" open-end wrench. Spark 5. Clean and regap spark plug Plug electrodes to .055" (1.4 mm) gap. 6. Install spark plug in burner head. 7. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. SPARK PLUG REMOVAL 70, 100 &150 PFA/P 031A Figure 18 - Spark Plug Rem
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Air Intake Filter Air Output, Air Intake, Filter End and Lint Filters Cover Fan Guard 1. Remove upper shell (see page 10). 2. Remove filter end cover screws using 5/16" nut- driver. Lint Filter 3. Remove filter end cover. Air Output 4. Replace air output and lint Filter filters. 5. Wash or replace air intake filter (see Preventative Maintenance Schedule, Figure 20 - Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters, 30/70,000 BTU/Hr Models page 8). 6. Replace filter end cover. Fan Guard Air Intake Filter 7. R
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Combustion Nozzle Chamber (30,000 BTU/Hr Model) 1. Remove upper shell (see page 10). 2. Remove fan (see page 19). 3. Remove fuel and air line hoses from nozzle assem- bly. 4. Turn nozzle assembly 1/4 Nozzle turn to left and pull toward Assembly motor to remove. 5. Place plastic hex-body into vise and lightly tighten. 6. Carefully remove nozzle from the nozzle adapter Fuel Line Hose using 5/8" socket wrench. Air Line Hose 7. Blow compressed air thru face of nozzle. This will Figure 24 - Removing
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Nozzle (70/90,000 BTU/Hr Models) Combustion 1. Remove upper shell (see Chamber page 10). 2. Remove fan (see page 19). 3. Remove fuel and air line hoses from burner head. Spark Plug Burner Head 4. Remove spark plug wire Wire from spark plug. 5. Remove spark plug from burner head using 13/16" open-end wrench. 6. Remove three screws using 5/16" nut-driver and Screw remove burner head from Spark combustion chamber. Plug 7. Place burner head into vise and lightly tighten. 8. Carefully remove nozzle
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Nozzle (150,000 BTU/Hr Model) Combustion 1. Remove upper shell (see Chamber page 10). 2. Remove fan (see page 19). 3. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug. Spark Plug Wire 4. Remove spark plug from Burner Head burner head using 13/16" open-end wrench. 5. Loosen flare nut using 3/4" open-end wrench. Push fuel tube down. 6. Remove air line hose from Screw burner head. Spark 7. Remove three screws Plug using 5/16" nut-driver and remove burner head from combustion chamber. Air Line Hose Flare Nut 8
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Blade Air Pump Rotor Pump Intake (Procedure if rotor is binding) Plate Filter 1. Remove upper shell (see Filter End page 10). Cover 2. Remove filter end cover Fan Guard screws using 5/16" nut- (90,000 BTU/Hr driver. Model Shown) 3. Remove filter end cover Insert Rotor and air filters. 4. Remove pump plate Air Output screws using 5/16" nut- 50 ROTOR PFA/P 056 Filter driver. 5. Remove pump plate. Figure 31 - Rotor Location, 30/70,000 BTU/Hr Models 6. Remove rotor, insert, and Pump blades. Blade Plate
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Fan IMPORTANT: Remove fan from motor shaft before removing motor from heater. The weight of the motor Fan Setscrew resting on the fan could damage the fan pitch. 1. Remove upper shell (see page 10). 2. Use 1/8" allen wrench to loosen setscrew which holds fan to motor shaft. Motor 3. Slip fan off motor shaft. Shaft 4. Clean fan using a soft cloth moistened with kerosene or solvent. Figure 35 - Fan, Motor Shaft, and Setscrew Location 5. Dry fan thoroughly. 6. Replace fan on motor shaft. Place fan
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ILLUSTRATED 3 1 PARTS BREAKDOWN 2 30,000 BTU/Hr 4 11-5 11-1 5 11-2 6 11 8 7 9 11-4 15 11-3 13 12 18 13 16 23 17 19 24 21 20 22 33 34 25 27 41 31 26 29 42 28 30 37 35 32 36 18-1 38 18-2 18-3 18-4 14 10 39 18-5 18-6 40 18-7 18-18 18-8 18-17 18-9 18-16 18-10 18-15 18-11 18-14 18-12 Motor and Pump Assembly 18-13 20 099606
