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Desa RLP50VA manual

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  • Page 1

    PROP ANE CONSTRUCTION HEA TER OWNER’S MANUAL GENERAL HAZARD WARNING: 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 POI- SONING, AND/OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK. ONLY PERSONS WHO C[...]

  • Page 2

    PROP ANE CONSTRUCTION HEA TER 50,000 BTU/HR 2 105331 SAFETY INFORMA TION WARNING: FIRE, BURN, IN- HALATION, AND EXPLOSION HAZARD. KEEP SOLID COMBUS- TIBLES, SUCH AS BUILDING MA- TERIALS, PAPER OR CARD- BOARD, A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE HEATER AS RECOMMENDED BY THE IN- STRUCTIONS. NEVER USE THE HEATER IN SPACES WHICH DO OR MAY CONTAIN VOLATILE OR[...]

  • Page 3

    OWNER’S MANUAL 3 105331 PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Figure 1 - 50,000 BTU/Hr Model UNP ACKING 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. 3. Check all items for shipping damage. If heater is damaged, promptly[...]

  • Page 4

    PROP ANE CONSTRUCTION HEA TER 50,000 BTU/HR 4 105331 Air For Combustion Air For Heating THEOR Y OF OPERA TION Combustion Chamber THE FUEL SYSTEM The hose/regulator assembly attaches to the propane gas supply. This provides fuel to the heater. THE AIR SYSTEM The motor turns the fan. The fan pushes air into and around the combustion chamber. This air[...]

  • Page 5

    OWNER’S MANUAL 5 105331 INST ALLA TION Valve Inlet Hose Figure 7 - Hose and Inlet Connector WARNING: Review and un- derstand the warnings in the Safety Information section, page 2. They are needed to safely op- erate this heater. Follow all local codes when using this heater. Propane Tank Propane Supply Valve Regulator Hose Fuel Gas Fitting Figur[...]

  • Page 6

    PROP ANE CONSTRUCTION HEA TER 50,000 BTU/HR 6 105331 OFF MED HIGH ST ART/ LOW STORAGE 1. Store propane tank(s) in safe manner . See Chapter 5 of Standar d for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petr oleum Gases, ANSI/NFP A 58. Follow all lo- cal codes. Always store propane tanks outdoors. 2. Place plastic cover caps over brass fittings on inlet co[...]

  • Page 7

    OWNER’S MANUAL 7 105331 REMEDY 1. Check voltage to electrical outlet. If volt- age is good, check heater power cord for breaks 2. Adjust motor/fan guard to keep fan from hitting inside of heater shell. Bend fan guard if necessary 3. Replace fan. See Fan, page 9 4. Replace motor . See Motor , page 8 1. Repeat installation and operation in- structi[...]

  • Page 8

    PROP ANE CONSTRUCTION HEA TER 50,000 BTU/HR 8 105331 SER VICE PROCEDURES WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, con- nected to propane supply, oper- ating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. You can also visit DESA International’s Technical Service web site at www.desatech.com. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM The entire electri[...]

  • Page 9

    OWNER’S MANUAL 9 105331 IGNITOR 1. Remove motor and fan guard from heater (see Motor , page 8, steps 1 through 5). 2. Remove black ignitor wire from piezo ignitor . Access ignitor wire through un- derside of heater base (see Figure 17). Push wire up through bushing in heater shell. 3. Remove ignitor mounting screw from rear head using nut-driver [...]

  • Page 10

    PROP ANE CONSTRUCTION HEA TER 50,000 BTU/HR 10 105331 28 27 15 17 18 21 1 2 3 2 4 6 7 9 11 21 22 23 24 25 19 2 10 26 16 12 13 14 5 20 20 8 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN RLP50VA BLP50VA REM50PVA[...]

  • Page 11

    OWNER’S MANUAL 11 105331 P AR TS LIST RLP50VA BLP50VA REM50PVA This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 12 of this manual. KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 104154-01 Combustion Chamber 1 2 M11084-26 Hex Tap Screw, #10-16 x 3/8" 7 3 105333-[...]

  • Page 12

    PROP ANE CONSTRUCTION HEA TER 50,000 BTU/HR 12 105331 SPECIFICA TIONS Output Rating (BTU/Hr) High 49,500 Low 30,000 Fuel Propane Vapor Only Fuel Consumption Gallons/Hour 2.19 / 1.09 Pounds/Hour 9.28 / 4.64 Supply Pressure To Regulator Minimum (for input adjustment) 10 psi Maximum 200 psi Regulator Outlet Pressure High 18" WC Manifold Pressure [...]

  • Page 13

    OWNER’S MANUAL 13 105331 NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________[...]

  • Page 14

    W ARRANTY AND REP AIR SER VICE LIMITED WARRANTY KEEP THIS WARRANTY For information, write: DESA International, P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, Kentucky 42102-9004 ATTN: Customer Service Department When writing, always include model number and serial number. 105331-01 REV. B 03/00 Model Serial No. Date of Purchase 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 [...]