SAFETY FEATURES SPECIAL PROCEDURES OPERATING PROCEDURES CARE, MAINTENANCE & SERVICE TROUBLESHOOTING ASSEMBLY DRAWING & PARTS LIST 9-11 10.0 ACCESSORIES T. A. PELSUE COMPANY 2500 S. TEJON ST., ENGLEWOOD, CO. 80110 Phone: (303) 936-7432 or (800) 525-8460 Fax: (303) 934-5581 Rev.#7 11-01-06...
PELSUE MODEL 1557 INFRARED CONSTRUCTION HEATER ! WARNING ! Read instructions carefully before attempting to install, operate, or service the Pelsue Construction Heater. Failure to comply with these warnings and instructions, and those on the heater, could result in personal injury, death, fire, asphyxiation and/or property damage.
3.0 Description: 3.01 Each heater assembly consists of a rugged lightweight aluminum housing and Base. Rubber feet on base provide stability & shock resistance. 3.02 A chrome plated wire basket guard with carrying handle protects both worker and heater. 3.03 A Secondary propane regulator, mounted in heater base, is UL listed. NOTE: This regulator is factory pre-set and lacquer sealed for optimum performance.
5.02 Make sure all L.P. fittings are tight. Use only a pipe joint compound that is resistant to liquefied petroleum gases. 5.03 Propane bottle must be the vapor draw style, DOT (for U.S.) or CTC (for Canada) approved 20 or 40 Lb. Gas cylinder. Do not use a forklift or liquid withdrawal cylinder.
Clearance to Combustibles: Side: 18” Rear: 18” Ceiling: 48” Discharge End: 48” (FRONT) 6.0 Operating Procedures: 6.01 Inspect heater orifice, Fuel inlet and base for signs of liquid fuel or oil contamination. If present, DO NOT USE HEATER. Have a qualified technician disassemble LPG supply line and components to remove liquid fuel or oil before use.
disconnect hoses and store away. NOTE: The unit must not be relit for 5-minutes after a shut off. Follow paragraph 6.05 to reignite. 6.08 In the event heater is inadvertently tipped over while operating, the gas flow will be cut off by the safety ball check valve. To reignite you must first stand heater upright.
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7.06 The Pelsue portable radiant infrared construction heater contained in this carton has been assembled at the factory and is in operational condition without the need of adjustment or further assembly. Alteration of the heater or replacement of components not specified by the Pelsue Co. voids all warranties.
8.0 Troubleshooting: Symptom Cause Remedy Heater fails to light Cylinder’s gas valve closed Open valve Manual shutoff valve closed Open valve Excessive draft Relocate or reposition heater Heater inlet pressure too low. Verify adequate fuel supply is Available. Check regulator outlet pressure 11”WC on high position Heater safety control valve Replace...
8.0 Troubleshooting: Heater Extinguishes on Control valve turned beyond Adjust valve to proper range Low setting low position. Dirty orifice Clean orifice Inadequate gas pressure Increase to 11”W.C. on high position. NOTE: If after reviewing and or identifying one or more of the above remedies, proper heater operation characteristics cannot be obtained, consult the factory or distributor for further inspection and repair.
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Laminated card – 1557 trouble shooting 116051-001 Decal – Warning infrared construction heater 109231-001 Decal – I.D. Plate & serial no., model 1557 114609-001 Decal – Warning & instructions in French 114623-001 Decal – Caution do not move while in use 109232-001 Decal –...
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