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Mr. Heater PA170FAVT Operating Instructions And Owner's Manual

Mr. Heater PA170FAVT Operating Instructions And Owner's Manual

Forced-air propane construction heater

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL
MR. HEATER
MH170FAVT
PA170FAVT
(with thermostat)
TS170FAV
(without thermostat)
Model # 170FAVT and 170FAV
FORCED-AIR PROPANE
CONSTRUCTION HEATER
WARNING: 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.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
— An LP cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light appliance.
Shut off gas to appliance.
— Service must be performed by a qualified service agency.
Adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to page 3.
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY: Read and
follow all instructions. Place instructions in a
safe place for future reference. Do not allow
anyone who has not read these instructions to
assemble, light, adjust or operate the heater.
MR. HEATER, INC., 4560 W. 160TH ST., CLEVELAND, OHIO 44135 • 216-916-3000
HEATSTAR
HS170FAVT
For model serial numbers,
see page E10.
LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
Pages E1 — E10
FRENCH
Pages F1 — F10
70176 Rev. F 04/10

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Summary of Contents for Mr. Heater PA170FAVT

  • Page 1 Shut off gas to appliance. — Service must be performed by a qualified service agency. Adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to page 3. MR. HEATER, INC., 4560 W. 160TH ST., CLEVELAND, OHIO 44135 • 216-916-3000 70176 Rev. F 04/10...
  • Page 2 wARNINg: wARNINg: YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO NOT FOR HOME OR RECREATIONAL YOU AND TO OTHERS, SO PLEASE READ THESE VEHICLE USE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS HEATER. wARNINg: FIRE, BURN, INHALATION, AND EXPLOSION HAzARD. KEEP SOLID COMBUSTIBLES, SUCH AS BUILDING MATERIALS, PAPER OR gENERAL HAZARD wARNINg: CARDBOARD, A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PRECAUTIONS AND...
  • Page 3 OPERATINg PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Check the heater thoroughly for damage. DO NOT operate a damaged heater. This is a propane, direct-fired, forced air heater. It’s intended DO NOT modify the heater or operate a heater which has been use is primarily temporary heating of buildings under modified from its original condition.
  • Page 4 ODOR FADE wARNINg wARNINg Asphyxiation Hazard • Do not use this heater for heating human living quarters. • Do not use in unventilated areas. • The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be obstructed. • Proper ventilation air must be provided to support the combustion air requirements of the heater being used. •...
  • Page 5 OPERATINg INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE AND STORAgE The heater should be inspected before each use, and at least PREPARINg FOR OPERATION annually by a qualified person. Check the heater for possible shipping damage. If any is Before each use, check the soft “O” ring seat at the bullnose found, immediately notify the factory.
  • Page 6 SIZE AND CAPACITY OF PROPANE CYLINDERS wARNINg: When using a thermostat controlled heater, its exit area should be protected from personnel and The charts below show the approximate size of the cylinder warnings posted of sudden startup. required for these heaters. To use the chart: Select the lowest air temperature expected (at the bottom of Recommended Minimum gauge the chart).
  • Page 7 Model #170FAVT (WITH THERMOSTAT) PARTS LIST Item Part No. Description Qty. Item Part No. Description Qty. 21732 Outer Shell - Model MH, HS 24340 Thermostat Mounting Bracket 21737 Outer Shell - Model PA 22254 Thermostat Assembly 22249 Middle Cylinder 26070 Loop Clamp, 5/16 22250 Orifice Assembly...
  • Page 8 Model #170FAV (WITHOUT THERMOSTAT) wIRINg DIAgRAM WIRING DIAGRAMS CONNECTION DIAGRAM SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM HIGH LIMIT VAC INPUT SWITCH X 2 MOTOR MOTOR TEMP THERMOCOUPLE HV TRANS SPARK IGNITION HIGH LIMIT PLUG CONTROL TO WIRE SWITCH X2 TO WIRE IGNITION CONTROL MOTOR TO WIRE TEMP TO JUNCTION...
  • Page 9 Model #170FAV (WITHOUT THERMOSTAT) PARTS LIST REF. # ITEM # DESCRIPTION QTY. REF. # ITEM # DESCRIPTION QTY. 21907 Bracket, ThermoValve Mt. 21898 Motor Support Ring 23045 Bracket, Ignition/Relay 22252 Grill, Inlet/Motor Mounting 26079 Spacer, Standoff 21899 Support, Motor Stablizer 23276 Ignition/Relay Module 22251...
  • Page 10 Mr. Heater, Inc. warrants its heaters and accessories to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from date of purchase. Mr. Heater, Inc. will repair or replace this product free of charge if it has been proven to be defective within the 1-year period, and is returned at customer expense with proof of purchase to Mr.

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