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R
HIGH PRESSURE
PORTABLE
FORCED
AIR HEATER
OWNER’S MANUAL
350 SIDE
PFA/PV 008
Model B350CEA
Heater Size: 340,000 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 .................................................................................... 2 Product Identification ............................................................................... 4 Unpacking................................................................................................. 4 Assembly .................................................................................................. 4 Theory of Operation .............................
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SAFETY WARNINGS Continued Make certain you read and understand all Warnings. Keep this manual for INFORMATION reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater. Continued • Use only kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil to avoid risk of fire or explosion. Never use gasoline, naphtha, paint thinners, alcohol, or other highly flammable fuels. • Fueling a) Personnel involved with fueling shall be qualified and thoroughly familiar with the manufacturer’s instructions and applicable federal,
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PRODUCT Hot Air Outlet IDENTIFICATION Upper Shell Lower Shell Motor and Pump Assembly Fuel Cap Thermostat Power Cord Burner Control Fuel Tank Reset Button Figure 1 - B350CEA Btu/Hr Model 1. Remove all protective packing applied to heater for shipment. UNPACKING 2. Remove heater from shipping container. 3. Check heater for any shipping damage. If heater is damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought heater. This model is furnished with wheels and front and rear handles. Wheels, han
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ASSEMBLY Front Handle Continued Rear Hot Air Screw Outlet Handle Fuel Tank Flange Air Inlet Wheel Support Frame Extended Nut Hub Wheel Axle Cotter Pin Wheel Spacer Flat Washer Flat Washer Figure 2 - Wheel and Handle Assembly 5 103807
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The Fuel System: The motor turns the fuel pump. The fuel pump pulls fuel from THEORY OF the fuel tank. The fuel pump pushes fuel through a filter and a solenoid valve and out the burner head nozzle. A fine mist of fuel is sprayed into the combustion chamber. OPERATION 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 pl
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FUELS WARNING Use only kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil to avoid risk of fire or explosion. Never use gasoline, naphtha, paint thinners, alcohol, or other highly flammable fuels. Do not use heavy fuels such as No. 2 fuel oil or No. 2 diesel. Using heavy fuels will result in: • clogged fuel filter and nozzle • carbon build-up on spark plug • the need of non-toxic anti-icer in fuel during very cold weather IMPORTANT: Use a KEROSENE ONLY storage container. Be sure storage container is clean. Foreign matter
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OPERATION WARNING Review and understand the warnings in the Safety Information Section. They are needed to safely operate this heater. To Start Heater 1. Follow all ventilation and safety information. 2. Fill fuel tank with kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil. 3. Attach fuel cap. 4. Set thermostat dial to desired temperature. Note: Thermostat setting must be higher than surrounding air temperature. 5. Plug power cord of heater into a standard 220/240 volt, 50 hertz, grounded (earthed) outlet. Use an exte
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To Stop Heater OPERATION Continued CAUTION Never unplug heater while heater is running. Heater must go through purge cycle. The purge cycle cools the combustion chamber. Damage to heater can occur if combustion chamber is not cooled. Do not restart heater until purge cycle is complete. 1. Turn thermostat dial to lowest temperature setting. This will cause heater flame to go out. The motor will continue to run during the purge cycle. This allows the fan to cool the combustion chamber. When the pu
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PREVENTATIVE WARNING Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. MAINTENANCE Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. SCHEDULE Item How Often How To Fuel tank Flush every 150-200 hours See Storage, page 9. of operation or as needed. Filler neck screen Check for trash when Lift out of fuel tank and rinse filling fuel tank. Clean with clean kerosene. when dirty. Fuel filter assembly Clean twice a heating See Fuel Filters, page 17. (Fuel tank) season or replace as needed. Fue
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TROUBLE- WARNING Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. SHOOTING Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Motor does not 1. No power or low voltage 1. A) Check condition of start when heater at heater due to: power cord or extension is plugged in and A) Damaged power cord cord. Repair or replace if thermostat setting or extension cord damaged. is higher than B) Wr
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OBSERVED TROUBLE- PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY SHOOTING Heater will not 1. A) Fuel tank empty 1. A) Add fuel to tank. Continued ignite, but motor B) Water in fuel B) Check fuel tank for runs for a short C) Wrong fuel bubbles of water in bottom. period of time. If found, remove fuel (see Storage, page 9). Clean tank and fuel filters (see Fuel Filters, page 17). Fill with clean fuel. C) Remove wrong fuel (see Storage, page 9). Clean tank and fuel filters (see Fuel Filters, page 17). Fill with corre
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OBSERVED TROUBLE- PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY SHOOTING 1. Wrong pump pressure 1. Adjust pump pressure (see Heater ignites, but Continued burner control Pump Pressure Adjustment, shuts off heater page 16). after a short period 2. Dirty fuel filters 2. Clean fuel filters (see Fuel of time. Filters, page 17). 3. Dirt in nozzle 3. Replace nozzle (see Nozzle, page 15). 4. Dirty photocell lens 4. Clean photocell lens with clean, soft cloth. 5. Open or damaged 5. Replace photocell. photocell 6. Bad bur
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SERVICE WARNING Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. PROCEDURES Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. Upper Shell Removal 1. Remove screws and lockwashers along each side and top of heater using 5/16" Upper Shell nut-driver. These screws attach upper and lower shells together (see Figure 5). 2. Lift upper shell off. Figure 5 - Upper Shell Removal Fan Blades 1. Remove upper shell (see abo
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Burner Spark Plug Spark Plug Head 1. Remove upper shell (see page 14). 2. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug (see Figure 7). 3. Remove spark plug from burner head using 13/16" open- end wrench (see Figure 7). 4. Replace spark plug if damaged Spark or heavily coated with carbon. Plug Wire 5. Clean and regap spark plug electrodes to .055 inch (1.4 mm) (see Figure 8). 6. Install spark plug in burner Figure 7 - Spark Plug Removal head. 7. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. 8. Replace upper sh
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Pump Pressure Adjustment 1. Remove pressure gage plug from fuel pump port marked “GAGE.” 2. Install accessory pressure gage (part number M4574) to fuel pump port marked “GAGE” (see Figure 10). 3. Start heater (see Operation, page 8). Allow motor to reach full speed. 4. Adjust pressure to 100 psi. Use small flat blade screw- driver to turn slotted screw at fuel pump port marked “PRESS ADJ.” Turn screw Fuel Pump Port clockwise to increase Pressure Marked “PRESS ADJ” pressure. Turn screw Gage Fuel P
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Fuel Filters Pump Fuel A.Tank Fuel Filter Filter 1. Disconnect fuel lines from Assembly pump and pump fuel filter assembly with 7/16" wrench (see Figure 15). 2. Carefully pry fuel filter loose Pump from fuel tank with flat end of Fuel Lines screwdriver. 3. Inspect fuel filter for water or dirt. 4. Rinse fuel filter and fuel lines with clean kerosene. Fuel Filter 5. Replace fuel filter into fuel tank. 6. Connect fuel lines to pump and pump fuel filter assembly. Figure 15 - Removing Tank Fuel
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Output Rating (Btu/Hr) 340,000 SPECIFICATIONS Fuel Use Only Kerosene or No. 1 Fuel Oil Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. Gal./Liters) 30/113.6 Fuel Consumption (Gal. Per Hr/Liter Per Hr) 2.5/9.5 Electric Requirements 220/240V, 50 Hz Amperage (Normal Run) 5 Motor RPM 2850 Fuel Pump Pressure (PSI) 100 Spark Plug Gap .055" (1.4 mm) Weight (approx. lbs./kilograms) Dry (net) 180/82 With Full Fuel Tank 390/177 Green/Yellow WIRING Black Black Thermostat B Burner Reset 75 White Control Button DIAGRAM R Start Cap
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PARTS LIST Burner Head Assembly REF 3 10 NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 4 1 M10908-2 Screw, #6-32 x 3/8" 2 2 099229-01 Photocell bracket 1 5 1 3 HA3012 Spark plug 1 4 M51070-02 Nozzle 1 6 5 M51170-01 Plug 1 6 M50924-02 Burner head body 1 2 7 69246 Straight nipple 1 7 8 M50077-02 Solenoid valve 1 9 M50297 Compression elbow 1 10 M50429 Spark plug gasket 1 8 9 Motor and Pump Assembly REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 097495-02AA Wiring cover 1 1 2 HF5-5C Screw, 5/16-24 x 5/16" 4 3 WLE
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ILLUSTRATED 2 PARTS 1 42 BREAKDOWN 2 42 3 2 6 7 8 19 10 20 4 42 13 21 22 11 12 14 9 43 42 16 25 15 13 23 26 30 28 31 27 17 18 20 24 29 32 42 41 2 34 39 33 34 35 5 2 40 36 38 37 37 20 103807
