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 control knob CLOCKWISE to off position.
4. Wait five (5) minutes for any gas to clear. Smell for
gas, if you do not smell gas, go to step 5.
5. Turn gas supply ON by turning the LP cylinder valve
COUNTERCLOCKWISE to OPEN.
6. 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 4).
7. Keep the gas control knob depressed for at least 30
seconds after lighting the burner. After 30 seconds,
release the control knob.
Figure 4
40-GFA
Valve Knob
– Risk of indoor air pollution and Carbon
Monoxide Poisoning. Use heater only in
well ventilated areas.
– Refer to Safety Information on pages 2-3
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 (29 kW). of heater output. Provide a
larger opening if more heaters are being used.
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NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING OR
OPERATION (CONT.)
)
Ignition
OFF
60V-GFA / 125V-GFA /
150V-GFA Valve Knob
WHILE CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE
8. If the burner doesn't stay lit, repeat lighting procedures.
9. When burner stays lit, turn gas control knob
COUNTERCLOCKWISE to desired setting (all
models except 40-GFA).
Shutdown Instructions
To Shut Off the Heater:
1. Turn gas control 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.
Ignition
DANGER
DANGER
OFF
adequately ventilated enclosed spaces.
VENTILATION
Minimum Ventilation Opening Needed
40-GFA
1.2 ft.
2
1110 cm
2
8
Propane Forced Air Heater User's Manual
CARBON
MONOXIDE
POISONING MAY
LEAD TO DEATH!
Not for use in
residential living
areas or in non-
60V-GFA
125V-GFA
1.8 ft.
3.8 ft.
2
2
1670 cm
3530 cm
2
150V-GFA
4.5 ft.
2
4180 cm
2
2