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.
This heater is certified by the Canadian Gas Association to Canadian
Standards Specifications B140.0 and B140.8.
Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List ................................... 20
35 Model ................................................................................. 20, 21
50 Model ................................................................................. 22, 23
70 Model ................................................................................. 24, 25
100 Model ............................................................................... 26, 27
150 Model ............................................................................... 28, 29
Warranty and Repair Service.........................................................30
Install heater according to local regulations and
CSA standard B139.
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SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNINGS
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!
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches,
dizziness, and/or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working
properly. Get fresh air at once! Have heater serviced. Some people (such as
pregnant women, persons with heart or lung disease, persons with anemia, those
under the influence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes) are more affected by
carbon monoxide than others.
Make certain you read and understand all Warnings. Keep this manual for
reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.
• Use only kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil.
• Use only with the electrical voltage and frequency specified on model plate.
• Heater must be grounded. Use only a properly grounded three-wire extension
cord. Plug into grounded outlet only.
• Use only in areas free of flammable vapors or high dust content.
• Minimum clearance from any combustible materials: 8 feet (244 cm) from hot
air outlet; 6 feet (183 cm) from top; and 2 feet (61 cm) from sides and inlet.
• Locate heater on a stable and level surface while hot or operating or a fire may
occur.
• Use only in well ventilated areas. Provide ventilation of at least three square feet
(2,800 square cm) for each 100,000 Btu of rating.
• Keep children and animals away from heater at all times.
• Never start heater when combustion chamber is hot or if fuel has
accumulated in combustion chamber.
• When used with a thermostat, heater may start at anytime.
• When heater is moved or stored, it must be in a level position or fuel spillage may
occur.
• Use heater only in accordance with local ordinances and codes.
• Never use gasoline, crankcase drainings, naphtha, paint thinners, alcohol, or
other highly flammable fuels.
• Never use heater where gasoline, paint thinner, or other highly flammable vapors
are present.
• Never use heater in living or sleeping areas.
• Never leave a heater plugged in without adult supervision if children or animals
are likely to be present.
• Never move, handle, refuel, or service a hot, operating, or plugged-in heater.
• Never block air inlet at motor end (rear) of heater.
• Never attach duct work to front of heater.
• Never attach heater to external fuel tank.
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PRODUCT
35/70,000 BTU/HR CANADIAN
PFA/PV 042A
IDENTIFICATION
Nose Cone Guard
Upper Shell
Hot Air Outlet
Handle
Lower Shell
Fuel Tank
Side Cover
Hot Air
Outlet
Lower
Shell
Fan Guard
Air Filter
End Cover
Fuel Cap
Safety Control
Reset Button
Power Cord
Figure 1 - 35/50/70 Models
Upper Shell
Fuel Cap
Side Cover
Safety Control
Reset Button
Figure 2 - 100/150 Models
Fan Guard
Fuel Tank
Power Cord
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UNPACKING
1. Remove all protective packaging that has been applied to heater for shipment
2. Remove heater from carton.
3. Check heater for any shipping damage. If damage is found, promptly inform
dealer where heater was purchased.
ASSEMBLY
(For 35, 50, and 70
Models Only)
These models are furnished with a nose cone guard. Nose cone guard and
mounting screws are found in the shipping carton.
Tools Needed
• 5/16" Nut Driver or Wrench
1. Place nose cone guard on top of upper shell flange. Make sure nose cone guard
is on hot air outlet end of heater.
2. Insert screws through nose cone guard and upper shell flange.
3. Tighten screws firmly.
Nose Cone Guard
Screw
Hot Air Outlet
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Upper Shell
Flange
Figure 3 - Nose Cone Guard Assembly, 35/50/70 Models Only
ASSEMBLY
PFA/PV 042B
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ASSEMBLY
(For 100 and 150 Models Only)
These models are furnished with wheels and a front handle. Some models are
furnished with a rear handle also. Wheels, handle(s), and the mounting hardware is
found in the shipping carton.
Tools Needed
• Medium Phillips Screwdriver
• 3/8" Open or Adjustable Wrench
• Hammer
1. Slide axle through wheel support frame. Install wheels on axle.
IMPORTANT:
2. Place cap nuts on axle ends. Gently tap with hammer to secure.
3. Place heater on wheel support frame assembly. Make sure air inlet end of
heater is over wheels.
4. Place front handle (and rear handle if provided) on top of fuel tank flange.
Insert screws through handle(s), fuel tank flange and wheel support frame.
Attach nut finger tight after each screw is inserted.
5. Tighten all nuts firmly.
Place extended hub of wheel toward wheel support frame.
Hot Air
Outlet
Fuel
Tank
Flange
Wheel
Support
Frame
Wheel
Screw
Nut
Front
Handle
Rear
Handle
Air Inlet
Cap Nut
Axle
Figure 4 - Wheel and Handle Assembly, 100/150 Models Only
Extended
Hub
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THEORY OF
OPERATION
The Fuel System: An air pump is located on one end of the motor shaft. The
air pump forces air through the air line. The air is then pushed through the burner
head nozzle. The moving air causes fuel to be lifted from the tank. The fuel and air
mixture is sprayed into the combustion chamber in a fine mist.
The Air System: The motor turns a fan which 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 causes the spark plug to ignite the
fuel and air mixture.
The Safety Control System: This system causes the heater to shut down if the
flame goes out.
Clean
Heated
Air Out
Fuel
Tank
Combustion
Chamber
Nozzle
Air For Fuel
System
Spark
Plug
Fuel
Filter
Motor
Burner
Head
Air Line
To Burner
Air For Combustion
And Heating
Fan
Air Pump
Intake
Air
Filter
Cool
Air
In
Output
Air
Filter
Electronic
Ignitor
Fuel
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Figure 5 - Cross Section Operational View
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FUELS
WARNING
Use only kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil to avoid risk of fire or
explosion. Never use gasoline, crankcase drainings, naphtha, paint thinners, alcohol, or other highly flammable fuels.
Use only kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil. Do not use heavy fuels such as No. 2 fuel oil
or No. 2 diesel. The use of heavy fuels will result in:
• clogging of fuel filter and nozzle
• carbon build up on spark plug
• the need of non-toxic anti-icer in fuel during very cold weather
Do not use No. 3 fuel oil or heavy oils such as crankcase drainings. These heavy
oils will not ignite properly and will contaminate the heater.
VENTILATION
IMPORTANT:
container is clean. Foreign matter such as rust, dirt or water will cause the heater’s
safety control to shut down heater. Foreign matter may also require heater’s fuel
system to be frequently cleaned.
Use a KEROSENE ONLY storage container. Be sure storage
WARNING
Provide a fresh air opening of at least one square foot (930
square cm) for each 35,000 BTU/HR rating. Provide extra
fresh air if more heaters are being used. The minimum
ventilation requirements must be followed to avoid risks
associated with carbon monoxide poisoning. Make certain
these requirements are met prior to operating heater.
Example:
A 150 model heater requires one of the following:
• a two-car garage door raised six inches (15.24 cm)
• a single-car garage door raised nine inches (22.86 cm)
Review and understand the warnings in the Safety Information Section.
They are needed to safely operate this heater. Follow all local ordinances
and codes when using this heater.
To Start Heater
1. Fill fuel tank with kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil.
2. Attach fuel cap.
3. Follow all ventilation and safety information.
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OPERATION
Continued
4. Plug heater’s power cord into approved, grounded, three-wire extension cord.
Extension cord must be at least six feet (1.8 meters) long.
Extension Cord Size Requirement
6 to 10 feet (1.8 to 3 meters) long, use 18 AWG (0.75 mm2) rated cord
11 to 100 feet (3.3 to 30.5 meters) long, use 16 AWG (1.0 mm2) rated cord
101 to 200 feet (30.8 to 61 meters) long, use 14 AWG (1.5 mm2) rated cord
5. Plug extension cord into standard 120 volt/60 hertz, 3-prong grounded outlet.
Heater will start when extension cord is plugged into outlet. If not, push in
heater’s safety control reset button (see Figures 6 and 7).
Safety
Safety
Control
Reset
Button
Control
Reset
Button
Figure 6 - Safety Control Reset
Button, 35/50/70 Models
To Stop Heater
1. Unplug extension cord from outlet.
To Restart Heater
1. Wait two minutes after stopping heater.
2. Repeat steps under To Start Heater.
Figure 7 - Safety Control Reset
Button, 100/150 Models
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STORING,
TRANSPORTING
,
OR SHIPPING
Note:
If shipping, transport companies require fuel tanks to be empty.
1. Drain fuel tank.
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 all fuel is removed.
2. Replace drain plug if provided.
3. If any debris is noted in old fuel, add 1 or 2 quarts of clean kerosene to tank,
stir, and drain again. This will prevent excess debris from clogging filters
during future use.
4. Replace fuel cap or drain plug. Properly dispose of old and dirty fuel. Check
with local automotive service stations that recycle oil.
5. If storing, store heater in dry place. Make sure storage place is free of dust and
corrosive fumes.
PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
IMPORTANT:
heating season. Using old fuel could damage heater.
Do not store kerosene over summer months for use during next
WARNING
To avoid risk of burn and electrical shock, never attempt to
service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot.
ItemHow OftenHow To
Fuel tankFlush every 150-200 hoursSee Storing, Transporting, or
of operation or as needed.Shipping, above.
Air output andReplace every 500 hours ofSee Air Output, Air Intake,
lint filters operation or once a year. and Lint Filters, page 12.
Air intakeWash and dry with soap andSee Air Output, Air Intake,
filter water every 500 hours of op- and Lint Filters, page 12.
eration or replace as needed.
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Fuel filterClean twice a heating seasonSee Fuel Filter, page 13.
or replace as needed.
Spark plugClean and regap every 600See Spark Plug, page 14.
hours operation or replace
as needed.
Fan bladesClean every season orSee Fan, page 12.
as needed.
MotorNot required/permanently
lubricated
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TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
WARNING
To avoid risk of burn and electrical shock, never attempt to
service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot.
OBSERVED FAULTPOSSIBLE CAUSEREMEDY
Heater ignites, but
safety control shuts
off heater after a
short period of time.
Incorrect pump pressure
Dirty air output, air
intake and lint filters
See Pump Pressure
Adjustment, page 13.
See Air Output, Air Intake
and Lint Filters, page 12.
Heater will not
ignite, but motor runs
for a short period of
time.
Dirty fuel filter
Dirt in nozzle
Dirty photocell lens
Defective safety control
Incorrect pump pressure
Carbon deposits on spark
plug and/or improper
gap
Dirty fuel filter
Dirt in nozzle
Water in fuel tank
WARNING: High voltage!
Electronic ignitor not
grounded
See Fuel Filter, page 13.
See Nozzle, page 15.
Clean photocell lens.
Replace safety control.
See Pump Pressure
Adjustment, page 13.
See Spark Plug, page 14.
See Fuel Filter, page 13.
See Nozzle, page 15.
Drain and flush fuel tank
with clean kerosene. See
Storing, Transporting,
or Shipping, page 10.
Make sure electronic
ignitor mounting is tight.
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Motor hums when
heater is plugged in,
fan rotates slowly or
does not turn.
Motor does not start;
thermostat (if used)
is set to call for heat.
Defective electronic
ignitor
Solid state relay not
allowed to reset
Binding pump rotor
Motor thermal trip out
Replace electronic ignitor.
Wait two minutes before
trying to restart heater.
If fan is hard to turn, see
Pump Rotor, page 16.
Wait for motor to cool
down. It will reset
automatically.
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SERVICE
PROCEDURES
WARNING
To avoid risk of burn and electrical shock, never attempt
to service heater while it is plugged in, operating or hot.
Upper Shell Removal
1. Remove screws along each side of
heater using 5/16" nut-driver. These
screws attach upper and lower
shells together.
2. Lift upper shell off.
3. Remove fan guard.
Fan
IMPORTANT:
shaft before removing motor from
heater. The weight of the motor resting
on the fan could damage the fan pitch.
1. Remove upper shell (see above).
2. Use 1/8" allen wrench to loosen
setscrews which holds fan to motor
shaft.
3. Slip fan off motor shaft.
4. Clean fan using a soft cloth
moistened with kerosene or solvent.
5. Dry fan thoroughly.
6. Replace fan on motor shaft. Place
fan hub flush with end of motor
shaft (see Figure 10).
7. Place setscrews on flat of shaft.
Tighten setscrews firmly (40-50
inch-pounds/4.5-5.6 n-m).
8. Replace fan guard and upper shell.
Remove fan from motor
Setscrews
Motor
Shaft
Figure 9 - Fan, Motor Shaft,
and Setscrew Location
Upper Shell
Figure 8 - Upper Shell Removal
Fan
Motor
Shaft
Setscrews
Figure 10 - Fan Cross Section
Fan Guard
Fan
Flush
Air Output, Air Intake and
Lint Filters
1. Remove upper shell (see above).
2. Remove filter end cover screws
using 5/16" nut-driver.
3. Remove filter end cover.
4. Replace air output and lint filters.
5. Wash or replace air intake filter (see
Preventative Maintenance Schedule,
page 10).
6. Replace filter end cover.
7. Replace fan guard and upper shell.
IMPORTANT:
Do not oil filters.
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Air Intake
Filter
Filter End
Cover
Lint Filter
Air Output
Filter
Figure 11 - Air Output, Air Intake,
and Lint Filters, 35/50/70 Models
Fan
Guard
Air Intake
Filter
Filter End
Cover
Lint Filter
Air Output
Filter
Figure 12 - Air Output, Air Intake,
and Lint Filters, 100/150 Models
Fan Guard
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Pump Pressure
Adjustment
1. Remove pressure gauge plug from
filter end cover.
2. Install accessory pressure gauge
(part number HA1180).
3. Start heater (see Operation, page 8).
Allow motor to reach full speed.
4. Adjust pressure. Turn relief valve to
right to increase pressure. Turn
relief valve to left to decrease
pressure. See specifications at right
for correct pressure for each model.
5. Remove pressure gauge. Replace
pressure gauge plug in filter end
cover.
Fuel Filter
1. Remove side cover screws using
5/16" nut-driver.
2. Remove side cover.
3. Pull upper fuel line off fuel filter
neck (see Figure 15).
4. Carefully pry bushing, fuel filter,
and lower fuel line (100/150
models only) out of fuel tank (see
Figure 16).
5. Wash fuel filter with clean fuel and
replace in tank.
6. Attach upper fuel line to fuel filter
neck.
7. Replace side cover.
(35/50/70 Models Shown)
Pressure
Gauge
Plug
Figure 13 - Pressure Gauge Plug Removal
Pump
ModelPressure
35 3 PSI
503.6 PSI
70 4 PSI
100 4 PSI
150 5 PSI
Fuel Filter
Side Cover
Upper Fuel Line
35/70 FUEL FILTER REMOVAL
Relief
Valve
Pressure
Gauge
Figure 14 - Adjusting Pump Pressure
PFA/P 037A
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Figure 15 - Fuel Filter Removal, 35/50/70 Models
Fuel Filter, Bushing,
and Lower Fuel Line
Upper
Fuel
Line
Side Cover
Figure 16 - Fuel Filter Removal, 100/150 Models
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Spark Plug
(35/50 Models)
1. Remove upper shell (see page 12).
2. Remove fan (see page 12).
3. Remove fuel and air line hoses
from nozzle assembly.
4. Remove spark plug cable from
spark plug.
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 mounting nut
using 11/16" open-end wrench.
8. Remove burner strap from spark
plug.
9. Clean and regap spark plug
electrodes to .055" (1.4 mm) gap.
10.Replace burner strap onto spark
plug. Rotate burner strap to
position spark plug electrodes as
shown in Figure 19.
11.Tighten spark plug with spark plug
mounting nut.
12.Release hex-body of spark plug
from vise.
13.Replace burner strap onto combustion chamber.
14.Attach spark plug cable to spark
plug.
15.Attach fuel and air line hoses to
nozzle assembly.
16.Replace fan (see page 12).
17.Replace fan guard and upper shell.
Combustion
Chamber
Spark Plug
Mounting Nut
Burner
Strap
Air Line
Hose
Figure 17 - Spark Plug Removal, 35/50 Models
.055" (1.4 mm) Gap
Figure 18 - Spark Plug Gap, 35/50 Models
Burner
45°
Strap
Figure 19 - Spark Plug Rotation, 35/50 Models
Spark
Plug
Nozzle Assembly
Fuel Line Hose
Bend Here
to Adjust
Gap
Spark Plug
Cable
Spark Plug
(70/100/150 Models)
1. Remove upper shell (see page 12).
2. Remove fan (see page 12).
3. Remove spark plug cable from
spark plug.
4. Remove spark plug from burner
head using 13/16" open-end
wrench.
5. Clean and regap spark plug elec-
trodes as follows:
70/100 Models = .055" (1.4 mm) gap
150 Model = .075" (1.9 mm) gap
6. Install spark plug in burner head.
7. Attach spark plug cable to spark plug.
8. Replace fan (see page 12).
9. Replace fan guard and upper shell.
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Burner
Head
Spark
Plug
Figure 20 - Spark Plug Removal, 70/100/150 Models
Figure 21 - Spark Plug Gap, 70/100/150 Models
Spark Plug
Cable
Bend Here
to Adjust
Gap
Gap
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Nozzle
(35/50 Models)
1. Remove upper shell (see page 12).
2. Remove fan (see page 12).
3. Remove fuel and air line hoses
from nozzle assembly.
4. Turn nozzle assembly 1/4 turn to
left and pull toward motor to
remove.
5. Place plastic hex-body into vise
and lightly tighten.
6. Carefully remove nozzle from the
nozzle adapter using 5/8" socket
wrench.
7. Blow compressed air thru face of
nozzle. This will free any dirt in
nozzle area.
8. Inspect nozzle seal for damage.
9. Replace nozzle into nozzle adapter
until nozzle seats. Tighten 1/3 turn
more using 5/8" socket wrench (4045 inch-pounds/4.5-5.1 n-m).
10.Attach nozzle assembly to burner
strap.
11.Attach fuel and airline hoses to
nozzle assembly.
12.Replace fan (see page 12).
13.Replace fan guard and upper shell.
Combustion
Chamber
Nozzle
Assembly
Air Line Hose
Figure 22 - Removing Air and Fuel
Line Hoses, 35/50 Models
Nozzle Face
Nozzle
Figure 24 - Nozzle and Nozzle Adapter, 35/50 Models