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R
PORTABLE
FORCED
AIR HEATERS
(With Built-In Thermostat)
OWNER’S MANUAL
Heater Size: 150,000 Btu/Hr
Model: BR150CE
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.
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SECTION PAGE CONTENTS Safety Information ................................................................................ 2 Product Identification ........................................................................... 4 Unpacking............................................................................................. 5 Assembly .............................................................................................. 5 Theory of Operation .............................................
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SAFETY WARNINGS (Continued) • Use only kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil to avoid risk of fire or explosion. Never use INFORMATION gasoline, naphtha, paint thinners, alcohol, or other highly flammable fuels. Continued • Fueling a) Personnel involved with fueling shall be qualified and thoroughly familiar with the manufacturer's instructions and applicable regulations regarding the safe fu- eling of heating units. b) Only the type of fuel specified on the heater's data plate shall be used. c) All flame,
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Hot Air PRODUCT Outlet Upper Shell IDENTIFICATION Lower Shell Fuel Cap Fan Guard Fuel Tank Side Cover Power Cord Flame-Out Control Reset Button Figure 1 - 150,000 Btu/Hr Thermostat Knob Figure 2 - 150,000 Btu/Hr 4 102384
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1. Remove all packing items applied to heater for shipment. UNPACKING 2. Remove all items from carton. 3. Check items for any shipping damage. If heater is damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought heater. These models are furnished with wheels and handles. Wheels, handles, and the ASSEMBLY 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 wheels on axl
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The Fuel System: The air pump forces air through the air line. The air is then THEORY OF pushed through the burner head nozzle. This air causes fuel to lift from the tank. A OPERATION 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 chamber. This air is heated and provides a stream of clean, hot air. The Ignition System: The electronic ignitor sends voltage to the spark plug. The spark plug igni
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VENTILATION WARNING 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 a fresh air opening of at least 2800 square cm (three square feet) for each 100,000 Btu/Hr rating. Provide extra fresh air if more heaters are being used. Example: A 150,000 Btu/Hr heater will require at least 4,200 square cm (4.5 square feet
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To Stop Heater OPERATION 1. Unplug power cord from outlet. Continued To Restart Heater 1. Wait 2 minutes after stopping heater. 2. Repeat steps under To Start Heater, page 7. Note: If shipping, transport companies require fuel tanks to be empty. STORING, 1. Drain fuel tank. TRANSPORTING, Note: Some models have drain plug on underside of fuel tank. If so, remove drain plug to drain all fuel. If heater does not have drain plug, drain fuel OR SHIPPING through fuel cap opening. Be sure all fuel is
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TROUBLE- WARNING SHOOTING Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. OBSERVED FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Wrong pump pressure See Pump Pressure Heater ignites, but flame-out control Adjustment, page 12. shuts off heater after Dirty air output, air intake, See Air Output, Air Intake a short period of and lint filters and Lint Filters, page 12. time. Dirty fuel filter See Fuel Filter, page 10. Dirt in nozzle See Nozzle, page 13. D
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SERVICE WARNING PROCEDURES Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. Upper Shell Removal Upper 1. Remove screws and lock Shell washers along each side of heater using 5/16" nut- driver. These screws attach upper and lower shells together. 2. Lift upper shell off. 3. Remove fan guard. Fan Guard Figure 6 - Upper Shell Removal Fuel Filter 1. Remove side cover screws Fuel Filter, Bushing, using 5/16" nut-driver. and Lower Fuel Line
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Spark Plug Spark Plug 1. Remove upper shell (see Burner Wire page 10). Head 2. Remove fan (see page 15). 3. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug. 4. Remove spark plug from burner head using 13/16" open-end wrench. 5. Clean and regap spark plug Spark electrodes as follows: Plug 2.8 mm (0.110") gap 6. Install spark plug in burner head. 7. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. 8. Replace fan (see page 15). Figure 8 - Spark Plug Removal 9. Replace fan guard and upper shell. Bend Here to Adjust Gap
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Air Intake Filter Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters Filter End Fan Guard 1. Remove upper shell (see Cover page 10). 2. Remove filter end cover screws using 5/16" nut- driver. 3. Remove filter end cover. 4. Replace air output and lint Lint Filter filters. Air Output 5. Wash or replace air intake Filter filter (see Preventative Maintenance Schedule, page 8). Figure 10 - Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters 6. Replace filter end cover. 7. Replace fan guard and upper shell. IMPORTANT: Do not o
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Nozzle 1. Remove upper shell (see Combustion page 10). Chamber 2. Remove fan (see page 15). 3. Remove fuel and air line hoses from burner head. 4. Remove spark plug wire Spark Plug from spark plug. Burner Head Wire 5. Remove spark plug from burner head using 13/16" open-end wrench. 6. Remove three screws using 5/16" nut-driver and remove burner head from Screw combustion chamber. Spark 7. Place burner head into vise Plug and lightly tighten. 8. Carefully remove nozzle from burner head using Air
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Pump Pump Rotor Blade Plate (Procedure if rotor is binding) Air Intake 1. Remove upper shell (see Filter page 10). 2. Remove filter end cover Filter End screws using 5/16" nut- Cover driver. 3. Remove filter end cover Fan Guard and air filters. Insert 4. Remove pump plate Rotor screws using 5/16" nut- driver. Air 5. Remove pump plate. Output Filter 6. Remove rotor, insert, and blades. 7. Check for debris in pump. Figure 15 - Rotor Location If debris is found, blow out with compressed air. 8. Instal
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Fan IMPORTANT: Remove fan from motor shaft before removing motor from heater. The weight of the motor Fan Setscrew resting on the fan could damage the fan pitch. 1. Remove upper shell (see page 10). 2. Use 1/8" allen wrench to loosen setscrew which holds fan to motor shaft. Motor 3. Slip fan off motor shaft. Shaft 4. Clean fan using a soft cloth moistened with kerosene or solvent. 5. Dry fan thoroughly. Figure 18 - Fan, Motor Shaft, and Setscrew Location 6. Replace fan on motor shaft. Place fan
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ILLUSTRATED 2 PARTS 18 BREAKDOWN 1 150,000 Btu/Hr Model 3 4 5 8 12 13 14 7 9 15 8-1 10 17 11 8-2 30 8-4 31 8-5 46 21 25 20 26 28 8-3 27 32 8-7 23 29 22 24 33 18 36 34 18 19 44 8-6 35 47 48 37 Burner Head Assembly 47 49 38 39 16 45 42 13-1 41 13-3 13-2 13-4 40 43 13-5 13-6 6 13-7 13-18 13-8 13-17 13-16 13-9 13-10 13-15 13-14 13-11 13-13 Motor and Pump Assembly 13-12 16 102384
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This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, be sure PARTS LIST to provide the correct model and serial numbers (from the model plate), then the part 150,000 Btu/Hr Model number and description of the desired part. KEY PART PART KEY PART PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098511-138 Upper Shell 1 18 WLE-3 Lock Washer, #10 16 2 100647-01 Screw, #10-16 x 1/2" 8 19 NPF-3B Nut, #10-32 2 3 098512-36 Combustion Chamber 1 20 NTC-4C Hex lockn
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KEY PART PART WHEELS AND NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. HANDLES 1 HA2204 Handles 2 2 M12345-33 Screw, #10-24 x 1 3/4" 8 3 M12831-3 Wheel Support Frame 1 4 NTC-3C Hex Nut, #10-24 8 5 097896-04 Wheel 2 6 M28526 Cap Nut 2 7 M16801-2 Axle 1 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 18 102384
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220V~/50Hz WIRING DIAGRAM Thermostat WIRING Brown Blue Black Green-Yellow DIAGRAMS White White B Flame- Out Reset Green-Yellow White Blue Blue Control Orange Button Motor Ignitor Terminal Board Green-Yellow Photocell Spark Plug Red Red R Red 098227-84 AIR GAUGE KIT - HA1180 ACCESSORY For all models. Special tool to Purchase this accessory from check pump pressure. your local dealer. EC CONFORMITY DECLARATION EC DESA Europe B.V. CONFORMITY Industrieweg 167, 3044 AS DECLARATION Postbus 11158 3004
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WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE CERTIFICATE OF GENERAL EQUIPMENT - LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY DESA International warrants new Products sold by it to be POSE. IN ANY EVENT IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PAR- (1) year after date of delivery to the first user and subject to the TICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF following conditions: THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY. DESA International's obligation
