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100 SIDE FRONT HANDLES PFA/PV 003 PORT ABLE FORCED AIR HEA TERS OWNER’S MANUAL 150 SIDE FRONT HANDLE PFA/PV 007 Heater Sizes: 35,000 50,000 55,000 70,000 100,000 1 10,000 150,000 BTU/Hr ARL LOGO G 004 ® IMPORTANT Read and understand this manual before assembling, starting, or servicing heater. Improper use of heater can cause serious injury. Kee[...]
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2 099176 Safety Information ......................................................................... 2 Product Identification .................................................................... 4 Unpacking ..................................................................................... 5 Assembly ............................................[...]
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3 099176 SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued W ARNINGS (Continued) • Use only kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil to avoid risk of fire or explosion. Never use gasoline, naphtha, paint thinners, alcohol, or other highly flammable fuels. • Fueling a) Personnel involved with fueling shall be qualified and thoroughly familiar with the manufacturer's instr[...]
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4 099176 PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION 35/50/70,000 BTU/HR DOMESTIC PFA/PV 042 Handle Fuel Cap Lower Shell Power Cord Side Cover Fuel Tank Hot Air Outlet Air Filter End Cover Fan Guard Upper Shell Figure 1 - 35/50/55/70,000 BTU/Hr Models 100,000 BTU/HR DOMESTIC PFA/PV 043 Side Cover Fuel Tank Lower Shell Fuel Cap Fan Guard Power Cord Flame-Out Control Re[...]
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5 099176 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 are 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 wheel[...]
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6 099176 THEOR Y OF OPERA TION The Fuel System: The air pump forces air through the air line. The air is then pushed through the burner head nozzle. This air causes fuel to lift from the tank. A fine mist of fuel is sprayed into the combustion chamber. The Air System: The motor turns the fan. The fan pushes air into and around the combustion chamb[...]
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7 099176 W ARNING ! VENTILA TION Continued Follow the minimum fresh, outside air ventilation requirements. If proper fresh, outside air ventilation is not provided, carbon monoxide poisoning can occur. Provide proper fresh, outside air ventilation before running heater. Provide at least a three-square-foot opening of fresh, outside air for each 100[...]
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8 099176 OPERA TION Continued Item How Often How To Fuel tank Flush every 150-200 hours See Storage above. of operation or as needed. Air output and Replace every 500 hours of See Air Output, Air Intake, lint filters operation or once a year. and Lint Filters, page 10. Air intake Wash and dry with soap and See Air Output, Air Intake, filter water[...]
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9 099176 Wrong pump pressure Dirty air output, air intake and lint filters Dirty fuel filter Dirt in nozzle Dirty photocell lens Bad flame-out control Heater ignites, but flame-out control shuts off heater after a short period of time. W ARNING ! TROUBLE- SHOOTING Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. Severe burns and el[...]
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10 099176 SER VICE PROCEDURES Air Output Filter Lint Filter Air Intake Filter Filter End Cover Air Output Filter Lint Filter Air Intake Filter Filter End Cover Fan Guard Figure 11 - Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters, 35/50/55/70,000 BTU/Hr Models Figure 12 - Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters, 100/110/150,000 BTU/Hr Models W ARNING ! F[...]
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11 099176 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 7). 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 specifi[...]
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12 099176 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 wire to spark plug. 15. Attach fuel and air line hoses to nozzle assembly. 16. Replace fan (see page 10). 17. Replace fan guard and upper shell. Spark Plug (70/100/110/1[...]
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13 099176 Nozzle (70/100/110/150,000 BTU/Hr Models) 1. Remove upper shell (see page 10). 2. Remove fan (see page 10). 3. Remove fuel and air line hoses from burner head. 4. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug. 5. Remove spark plug from burner head using 13/16" open-end wrench. 6. Remove three (3) screws using 5/16" nut-driver and remov[...]
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14 099176 (Pump Rotor, continued) 10. Install blades, pump plate, air filters, and filter end cover. 11. Replace fan guard and upper shell. 12. Adjust pump pressure (see page 11). Note: If rotor is still binding, proceed as follows. 13. Perform steps 1 through 6 (see page 13). 14. Place fine grade sandpaper (600 grit) on flat surface. Sand roto[...]
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15 099176 MAINTENANCE KITS A 008 FLAME-OUT CONTROL/PHOTOCELL TESTER - HA1170 For all models. Special tool used to test the flame-out control and photocell. HEAVY DUTY WHEELS AND HANDLE KIT - HA1202 For heavy duty applica- tions. Makes your heater even more portable and convenient. Fits 35/50/55/70,000 BTU/Hr models. Purchase accessories and parts f[...]
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W ARRANTY AND REP AIR SERVICE WARRANTY SERVICE Should your heater require service, return it to your nearest authorized service center. Proof of purchase must be presented with the heater. The heater will be inspected. A defect may be caused by faulty materials or workman- ship. If so, DESA International will repair or replace the heater without ch[...]