© 2021 Pinnacle Climate Technologies, Inc.
Propane Forced Air Heater User’s Manual
NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING OR
WHILE CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE
9
OPERATION (CONT.)
Lighting Instructions:
Starting the Heater (Ignition
)
1. Fully insert battery into the battery connector or
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 COUNTERCLOCKWISE to “L”
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. Turn power switch to on position and push in gas
control button. This will light the burner. If needed,
keep pressing control button until the burner lights
(See Figure 4).
7. Keep the gas control button depressed for at least 30
seconds after lighting the burner. After 30 seconds,
release the control button.
8. If the burner doesn’t stay lit, repeat lighting procedures.
9. When burner stays lit, turn gas control knob to
desired setting.
Shutdown Instructions
To Shut Off the Heater:
1. Turn gas control knob COUNTERCLOCKWISE to
“L” (OFF) position (See Figure 4).
2. Turn gas supply OFF by turning the LP cylinder valve
CLOCKWISE to close. (Always turn gas off at the
propane supply cylinder(s) when the heater is not in
use)
3. Move power switch to “OFF” position.
4. Disconnect heater from power supply, and
disconnect regulator from the fuel supply cylinder.
5. Remove battery from the battery connector.
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 with recommended cleaning
agents if necessary, or storage.
MH-60VBOA-GFA
Gas Valve and Button
Gas
Control
Button
Gas
Control
Knob
Figure 4
VENTILATION
–
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.
Minimum Ventilation Opening Needed
MH-60VBOA-GFA
1.8 ft.
2
1670 cm
2
CARBON
MONOXIDE
POISONING MAY
LEAD TO DEATH!
RISK OF FIRE!
REMOVE BATTERY
FROM HEATER
WHEN NOT IN USE
RISK OF FIRE! Never
transport heater with
battery attached
Not for use in
residential living
areas or in
non-adequately ventilated enclosed spaces.
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
