Desa ROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER manual

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    V ariable 30,000, 40,000, 50,000 Btu/Hr IMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual before assembling, starting or servicing heater. Improper use of heater can cause serious injury. Keep this manual for future reference. PROP ANE CONSTRUCTION HEA TER OWNER’S MANUAL Save this manual for future reference. Save this manual for future reference. For m[...]

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    105331-01C 2 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com SAFETY INFORMA TION WARNING: FIRE, BURN, INHALATION, AND EX- PLOSION HAZARD. KEEP SOLID COMBUSTIBLES, SUCH AS BUILDING MATERIALS, PAPER OR CARD- BOARD, A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE HEATER AS RECOMMENDED BY THE INSTRUC- TIONS. NEVER USE THE HEATER[...]

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    105331-01C 3 3 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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/regu- lator assembly) for storage. 2. Remove all items fr[...]

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    105331-01C 4 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION WARNING: Review and understand the warnings in the Safety Information section, pages 2 and 3. They are needed to safely operate this heater. Follow all local codes when using this heater. 1. Provide propane supply system (see Pr opa[...]

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    105331-01C 5 5 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com Valve Inlet Hose Knob Propane Tank Propane Supply Valve Regulator Hose Fuel Gas Fitting Figure 6 - Regulator Position WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming [...]

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    105331-01C 6 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com MAINTENANCE WARNINGS • Never service heater while it is plugged in, con- nected to propane supply, operating, or hot. Se- vere burns and electrical shock can occur. • Keep heater clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other f[...]

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    105331-01C 7 7 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 8 4. Repl[...]

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    105331-01C 8 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com FAN 1. Remove three screws that attach fan guard to heater shell. 2. Remove motor and fan guard from heater shell (see Figure 10). 3. Use hex wrench to loosen set screw that holds fan to motor shaft (see Figure 1 1). 4. Remove fan. Be careful not [...]

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    105331-01C 9 9 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 underside of heater base (see Figure 14). Push wire up through bushing in he[...]

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    105331-01C 10 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 AR TS BREAKDOWN MODELS: BLP50VA, REM50PVA RLP50VA, RM50PVA ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models BLP50VA, REM50PVA, RLP50VA, RM50PVA[...]

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    105331-01C 11 11 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com P ARTS LIST MODELS: BLP50VA, REM50PVA RLP50VA, RM50PVA 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. PARTS LIST Models BLP50VA, [...]

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    105331-01C 12 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com SPECIFICA TIONS Output Rating (BTU/Hr) High ...................................................... 50,000 Medium ................................................ 40,000 Low ...................................................... 30,000 Fuel ......[...]

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    105331-01C 13 13 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 1. Who will heater be used by? ❍ Individual ❍ Business 2. Will you use y our heater in more than one location? ❍ Y es ❍ No 3. Where will the product be used? (Y ou may select more than one.) ❍ W or kshop ❍ Barn ❍ Residential Cons[...]

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    105331-01C 16 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 105331-01 Rev. C 10/02 LIMITED WARRANTY DESA International warrants this product and any parts thereof, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of first purchase when operated and maintained in accordan[...]