FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH
THIS HEATER, CAN RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY LOSS
OR DAMAGE FROM HAZARDS OF FIRE, EXPLOSION, BURN. ASPHYXIATION, CARBON
MONOXIDE POISONING AND / OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.
ONLY PERSONS WHO CAN UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD USE
OR SERVICE THIS HEATER.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR HEATER INFORMATION SUCH AS AN INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL, LABEL, ETC. CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER.
FIRE, BURN, INHALATION, AND EXPLOSION HAZARD. KEEP SOLID
COMBUSTIBLES, SUCH AS BUILDING MATERIALS, PAPER OR
CARDBOARD, A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE HEATER AS RECOMMENDED BY
THESE INSTRUCTIONS. NEVER USE THE HEATER IN SPACES WHICH DO OR MAY
CONTAIN VOLATILE OR AIRBORNE COMBUSTIBLES, OR PRODUCTS SUCH AS GASOLINE,
SOLVENTS, PAINT THINNERS, DUST PARTICLES OR UNKNOWN CHEMICALS.
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Safety Information
NOT FOR HOME OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE USE.
NOT TO BE USED FOR THE HEATING OF HABITABLE AREAS OF DOMESTIC
PREMISES; FOR USE IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS, REFER TO NATIONAL
REGULATIONS
Carbon Monoxide Hazard This heater produces carbon monoxide, which has no
odor. Burning the heater in an enclosed space can kill you. Never use the heater
in enclosed spaces such as a tent, a camper, any vehicle or recreational vehicle (RV), enclosed
shelter, or any other enclosed areas.
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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Not for use in residential living areas or in non-adequately ventilated enclosed
spaces. Never bring or store a gas cylinder indoors.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS HEATER UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND THOROUGHLY
UNDERSTAND THESE SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to comply with the precautions and instructions provided with this heater can result in
death, serious bodily injury, property loss or damage from the hazards of fire, explosions, burns,
asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning. Only persons who can read and understand these
instructions should use or service this heater.
This is an unvented portable heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the area in which
it is used. Adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to
VENTILATION on Page 8.
WARNING
CAUTION
timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.
This heater is designed as a construction heater in accordance with CE Gas Appliance Directive
2009/142/EC, Annex 1 based on BS EN 1596:1998 +A1:2004. Other standards govern the use of
fuel gases and heating products for specific uses. Your local authority can advise you about these.
Local regulations should be consulted to ensure compliance
In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cutout, this
appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a
The products described in this manual are
gas direct-red, forced air heaters. Gas
forced air heaters are primarily intended for
use for temporary heating of buildings under
construction, alteration or repair. Direct-red
means that all of the combustion products of the
heater enter the heated space. This appliance
is rated at 98% combustion efciency, but does
produce small amounts of carbon monoxide.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
MAY LEAD TO DEATH!
Carbon monoxide is toxic. Humans can tolerate
only small amounts of carbon monoxide and so
precautions should be taken to provide proper
ventilation. Failure to provide proper ventilation
in accordance with the instructions in this manual
can result in death.
People with breathing problems should consult a
physician before using this heater.
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning
resemble the u. Symptoms of improper
ventilation / carbon monoxide poisoning are:
Headache • Dizziness • Nausea • Dry Mouth
Sore Throat • Burning of Nose and Eyes
If you experience any of these symptoms:
GET FRESH AIR AT ONCE! Have your heater
serviced and check for proper ventilation. Some
people are more affected by carbon monoxide
than others. These include: pregnant women,
those with heart or lung problems, anemia or those
under the influence of alcohol or at high altitudes.
PROPANE, BUTANE AND LPG
ARE EXPLOSIVE GASES!
WHAT TO DO IF THE SMELL OF GAS IS PRESENT:
–DO NOT attempt to light the heater.
–Extinguish any open ame.
–Shut off gas to heater.
–If odor continues, contact your local gas
supplier or re department.
–DO NOT touch or use any electric switch or
any electric device that can cause a spark.
–Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbors phone. Follow the gas suppliers
instructions.
–If you can not reach your gas supplier, call
the re department.
–Service must be done by a qualied
service agency.
RISK OF BURNS, FIRE AND
EXPLOSION!
NEVER store or use gasoline or other ammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this heater.
NEVER store a gas cylinder not connected to this
heater in the vicinity of this heater.
NEVER
NEVER
connect heater to an unregulated gas supply.
obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air. (The front and rear of heater).
NEVER use duct work in front or rear of heater.
NEVER modify this heater or operate a heater that
has been modified.
NEVER service, move or handle heater while still
hot or operating
CAUTION! HOT WHILE IN
OPERATION. DO NOT TOUCH.
KEEP CHILDREN, ANIMALS, CLOTHING AND
COMBUSTIBLES AWAY FROM HEATER.
Minimum ventilation requirements: Room
volume should not be less than 100 m3 ;
minimum ventilation of 25 cm2 per kW of
heat input subject to a minimum of 250 cm2.
Refer to “Ventilation” on page 8 for further
instructions.
Keep all combustible materials away from this heater.
Minimum Clearance From Combustibles
SidesTopFrontRear
61 cm92 cm183 cm61 cm
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NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING,
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
®
CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE, OR WHILE
CONNECTED TO A FUEL SOURCE
Safety Information
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
ALWAYS use the electrical power (voltage and
frequency) specified on the model plate of the heater.
ALWAYS unplug the heater when not in use.
ALWAYS install the heater so that it is not directly
exposed to water spray, rain, dripping water, or wind.
–Use heater in accordance with all local codes.
–Gas supply connections should be checked
by using a 50/50 soap and water solution.
Never use a ame to check for gas leaks.
–Locate gas cylinder at least 6 feet from the
heater, and do not direct heater discharge
towards the gas cylinder unless it is at least
20 feet from the heater.
The hose assembly shall be
pro tected from traffic, building
material, contact with hot surfaces, and
torsional stresses both during use and while
in storage.
–This heater is designed as a construction
heater in accordance with CE Gas Appliance
Directive 2009/142/EC, Annex 1 based on BS
EN 1596:1998 +A1:2004. Other standards
govern the use of fuel gases and heating
products for specific uses. Your local authority
can advise you about these.
–Use only the regulator and hose assembly
provided with this heater. Inspect the
regulator/hose assembly prior to each use of
the heater. If there is excessive abrasion or
wear, or if the hose is cut, replace it with the
proper assembly shown in the parts list, prior
to using the heater.
Minimum and Maximum Inlet Pressure
PT-40PT-60VPT-100V PT-150V
Min.5 PSI (34.5 kPa)
Max.Bottle Pressure
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
RISK OF FIRE! DO NOT POSITION HEATER IN A DOWNWARD ANGLE.
ALWAYS LOCATE HEATER ON A STABLE AND LEVEL SURFACE!
1. Remove all packing items applied to heater for
shipment. Keep plastic cover caps attached to
inlet connector and hose / regulator assembly
for storage.
2. Remove all items from carton
Specications
3. Check all items for shipping damage. If the
heater is damaged, promptly inform dealer
where you purchased the heater.
The gas pressure regulator
and hose assembly supplied
with the heater must be used without
alteration.
Model #
kW12.317.619.8-28.432.5-43.9
Fuel Consumption (g/hr)8601,2001,500-2,0002,400-3,100
Maximum Operating Hours15163119
Air Temperature Class (ºC)44444444
Required Cylinder (kg)13134747
Heating Area (m2)93139232353
Air Flow (CMH)510510680680
Volts: AC/Hz230v ~ 50Hz230v ~ 50Hz230v ~ 50Hz230v ~ 50Hz
This heater is not supplied with a gas cylinder. Use
only an approved gas cylinder.
Suitable gases and appropriate supply
pressures or limits of the pressure
ranges / rates in the case of the use of
variable regulators.
Gas Characteristics
–Flammable, explosive under pressure, heavier
than air and pools in low areas.
–In its natural state, gas has no odor, but for
your safety an odor that smells like rotten
cabbage has been added.
–Contact of gas with the skin can cause freeze
burns.
–When heater is not in use, gas Cylinder must
be turned OFF.
–Be sure that the gas Cylinder is located on a
level and stable surface.
–DO NOT use this heater in a basement or
below ground level. Gas is heavier than air and
will always seek the lowest level. If you suspect
a leak, shut off the valve at the gas Cylinder
immediately.
The Gas cylinder must also be equipped with
the following
–A collar to protect the gas valve.
–A shut-off valve terminating a gas cylinder valve
outlet as specied in the American National
Standard for Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve
Outlets and Inlets Connections.
–A safety relief valve having direct
communications with the vapor space of the
gas cylinder.
–The heater must operate on vapor withdrawal
from the operating cylinder.
Model No.
PT-40-GFA-EU
PT-60V-GFA-EU
PT-100V-GFA-EU
PT-150V-GFA-EU
Gas
Gas Type and Inlet Pressure
Category
G30 Butane at 37 mbar
I3B/P(37)
I3B/P(37)
G31 Propane at 37 mbar
I3B/P(50)
/ G30
G31 Propane at 30 mbar
I3P(30) / G31
G31 Propane at 37 mbar
I3P(37) / G31
I3P(50) / G31G31 Propane at 50 mbar
I3+(28-30/37)
G30 Butane at 28-30 mbar
G31 Propane at 37 mbar
/ G30
I3B/P(30) /
G30 Butane at 30 mbar
G30
I3B/P(50)
G30 Butane at 50 mbar
/ G30
G30 Butane at 37 mbar
I3B/P(37)
I3B/P(37)
G31 Propane at 37 mbar
G31 Propane at 30 mbar
I3P(30) / G31
I3P(37) / G31G31 Propane at 37 mbar
I3P(50) / G31
G31 Propane at 50 mbar
Destination Country
PL
PL
DEG30 Butane at 50 mbar
NL, RO, TR
GB, FR, PT, IE
NL, DE
GB, FR, IT, PT, IE
NL, NO, SE, DK, FI, RO, TR,
ES
DE
PL
PL
NL, RO, TR
GB, FR, PT, IE
NL, DE
Gas is safe to use when
properly handled. Careless
handling of the cylinder could result in a fire
and or an explosion.
–Always keep gas cylinder fastened and
upright.
–Avoid tipping the gas cylinder on its side
when connected to a regulator, since this may
cause damage to diaphragm in the regulator.
–Handle valves with care.
–Never connect an unregulated gas cylinder to
The disconnected tank must
never be stored in a building,
garage or any other enclosed area.
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NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING,
WARNING
WARNING
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CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE, OR WHILE
CONNECTED TO A FUEL SOURCE
Plug Replacement
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DISCONNECT FROM POWER BEFORE MAINTENANCE.
NOTE: This section only applies to heaters sold or used in Great Britain.
This appliance is supplied with a BS1363 3 pin
plug tted with a fuse. Should the fuse require
replacement, it must be replaced with a fuse with the
proper amp rating. (see Technical Specications page
2) and approved to BS1362.
In the event the mains plug has to be removed/
replaced for any reason, please note:
IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are colored
in accordance with the following code:
Blue – Neutral Brown – Live
Green/Yellow – Earth
As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the colored
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
Plug Replacement Wiring Diagram
GREEN / YELLOW
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal
marked with an N or colored black. The brown wire
must be connected to the terminal marked with an
L or colored red. The green/ yellow wire must be
connected to the earthing terminal which is marked
with an E or with the earth symbol.
Never connect live or neutral
wires to the earth terminal of
the plug.
NOTE: If a moulded plug is tted and has to be
removed take great care in disposing of the plug
and severed cable, it must be destroyed to prevent
engaging into a socket.
Connecting the gas cylinder
shall be undertaken in a flame
free environment.
Purging and filling of the gas
cylinders must be performed
by personnel who have been thoroughly
trained in accepted gas industry procedures.
Failure to follow these instructions may
result in explosion, fire, severe personal
injury or death.
ALL NEW GAS CYLINDERS MUST BE
PURGED BEFORE THE FIRST FILLING.
–Turn heater gas valve knob and gas cylinder
valve to OFF position.
–Gas cylinder valve equipped with old style
tting has LEFT HANDED THREADS. Turn
tting CLOCKWISE to loosen. Protect this
tting when disconnected from gas cylinder.
–Have your gas cylinder lled by your local gas
supplier.
–Fasten full gas tank and connect proper tting
to gas cylinder valve by turning COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE.
–With heater gas valve knob still in OFF
position turn ON the gas cylinder valve and
check for leaks with soap solution.
Checking For Leaks
–To check for leaks, make up a 50/50 solution
of dish soap and water. Apply this solution
to all gas connections. If bubbles appear,
there is a leak. If a leak is found, turn off
the gas supply, and re-connect the leaking
connection.
–The installation of this heater must meet all
local codes and/or gas utility requirements.
–The minimum clearances to any combustible
construction materials must be maintained at
all times (See Page 2).
–Inspect the heater before each use, and at
least annually by a qualied service person.
–Some gas cylinders have a bleed-OFF valve.
This valve should be inspected for leaks after
each lling of the ags cylinder. Turn the valve
clockwise to close.
1. Connect the heater to a three prong (grounded)
power source.
2. Connect heater to a proper gas cylinder.
3. Turn gas valve CLOCKWISE to off position.
4. Wait ve (5) minutes for any glass to clear.
Smell for gas, if you do not smell gas, go to
step 5.
5. 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 5)
6. Keep the valve knob depressed for at least
30 seconds after lighting the burner. After 30
seconds, release the valve knob.
7. If the burner does not stay lit, repeat the
lighting procedures.
8. When burner stays lit, turn gas valve knob
COUNTERCLOCKWISE to desired setting
(except 40-GFA-EU).
9. Check to see that the appliance operating
pressure is correct according to the the gas
chart (page 5).
Shutdown Instructions
To Shut Off the Heater:
1. Turn gas valve knob CLOCKWISE to
“O” (OFF) position. (See Figure 5)
2. Turn gas supply OFF by turning the gas
cylinder valve CLOCKWISE to close.
3. Disconnect heater from power supply, and
disconnect regulator from the fuel supply
cylinder.
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.
Monoxide Poisoning. Use heater only in
well ventilated areas.
–Refer to Safety Information on pages 1-2
for information about Carbon Monoxide
Poisoning.
–ALWAYS provide a fresh air opening in
the heated space. Minimum ventilation
requirements: Room volume should not
be less than 100 m3 ; minimum ventilation
of 25 cm2 per kW of heat input subject to
a minimum of 250 cm2. As an example, a
150V-GFA-EU will require:
CONNECTED TO A FUEL SOURCE
Minimum Ventilation Opening Needed
PT-40-
GFA-EU
1110 cm21670 cm
1.2 ft.
non-adequately ventilated enclosed spaces.
2
PT-60V-
GFA-EU
2
1.8 ft.
2
PT-100V-
GFA-EU
3530 cm
3.8 ft.
Min. Room Dimensions ≥ 100 m³
Min. Ventilation ≥ 250 cm²
Not for use in residential
living areas or in
2
2
PT-150V-
GFA-EU
4180 cm
4.5 ft.
2
2
‒ A two car garage door open 16 cm or
‒ A single car garage door open 23 cm or
‒ Two 82 cm wide windows
open 38 cm.
Storage / Maintenance
Always disconnect the heater from the gas
cylinder before putting the heater into storage. If
for any reason the heater is to be stored indoors,
the tank MUST be disconnected from the Gas
cylinder, and the cylinder stored outdoors in a
well-ventilated area, out of the reach of children.
The plastic valve plug or valve cover supplied
with the cylinder must be re-installed on the valve
to protect the fitting from damage.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by a special cord or assemble available
from the manufacturer or its service agent.
Never store an gas cylinder
inside of a building or near
any other gas or oil burning appliances.
NOTE: Installation and repair of this heater
should be done by a qualified service person.
ALWAYS be sure to follow proper maintenance
procedures. This should include cleaning the
inside of the heater once a month and checking
the spark gap at least once a heating season.
Re-gap the terminals to 4mm.
is too high, causing thermal
switch to shut down operation.
1. Check current at outlet. If
voltage is correct, inspect
extension and power cords for
cuts, frays or breaks
2. Check housing for damage. Be
sure there are no dents in the
housing obstructing the fan.
3. Straighten all fan blades.
4. Replace motor assembly.
1. Inspect module wire. Re-attach
or tighten if loose. Inspect
spark module and replace if
necessary. Inspect all other
electrical components.
2. Set plug gap to 4 mm.
3. Replace spark plug
(multi-bracket assembly).
1. If the heater input or output
is restricted, the inside
temperature can become too
hot. Keep the areas in front
and behind heater clear of
obstructions.