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PORTABLE
FORCED
AIR HEATER
OWNER’S MANUAL
200,000 Btu/Hr
Models: B200, R200, and REM200
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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200,000 Btu/Hr PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATER • Use only kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil to • Use only in well-vented areas. Before SAFETY avoid risk of fire or explosion. Never use using heater, provide at least a three- INFORMATION gasoline, naphtha, paint thinners, alco- square-foot opening of fresh, outside hol, or other highly flammable fuels. air for each 100,000 Btu/Hr of rating. This heater produces carbon monoxide, • Fueling WARNINGS which is listed by the State of Califor- a) Personnel involved
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OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT UNPACKING IDENTIFICATION 1. Remove all packing items applied to heater for shipment. Hot Air Outlet 2. Remove all items from carton. 3. Check items for shipping damage. If heater is damaged, promptly inform Upper Shell dealer where you bought heater. Fan Guard Lower Shell Fuel Cap Side Cover Fuel Tank Flame-out Control Reset Button Power Cord Figure 1 - 200,000 Btu/Hr 102569 3
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200,000 Btu/Hr PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATER 2. Place cap nuts on axle ends. Gently tap ASSEMBLY FUELS with hammer to secure. These models are furnished with wheels and 3. Place heater on wheel support frame. a front handle. Some models are furnished WARNING:Use only kerosene Make sure air inlet end (rear) of heater with a rear handle also. Wheels, handle(s), or No. 1 fuel oil to avoid risk of fire is over wheels. Line up holes on fuel and the mounting hardware are found in the or explosion. Never
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OWNER’S MANUAL The Air System: The motor turns the fan. THEORY OF OPERATION The fan pushes air into and around the OPERATION combustion chamber. This air is heated and WARNING: Review and un- provides a stream of clean, hot air. derstand the warnings in the The Fuel System: The air pump forces Safety Information section, page air through the air line. The air is then The Ignition System: The electronic 2. They are needed to safely op- ignitor sends voltage to the spark plug. The pushed throu
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200,000 Btu/Hr PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATER STORING, PREVENTATIVE WARNING: Never service TRANSPORTING, MAINTENANCE heater while it is plugged in, op- erating, or hot. Severe burns and OR SHIPPING SCHEDULE electrical shock can occur. Note: If shipping, transport companies re- quire fuel tanks to be empty. 1. Drain fuel tank. Item How Often How To Note: This model has a drain plug on Fuel tank Flush every 150-200 hours See Storing, Transporting, underside of fuel tank. Remove drain of operation or
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OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s Technical Service web site at www.desatech.com. OBSERVED FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. Wrong pump pressure 1. See Pump Pressure Adjustment, page 8 Heater ignites, but flame-out control shuts off heater after a short period of time 2. Dirty air output, air intake and lint 2. See Air Output, Air
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200,000 Btu/Hr PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATER PUMP PRESSURE SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES 1. Remove pressure gauge plug from filter Fan end cover (see Figure 8). WARNING: Never service 2. Install accessory pressure gauge (part heater while it is plugged in, op- Motor number HA1180). erating, or hot. Severe burns and 3. Start heater (see Operation, page 5). Al- electrical shock can occur. low motor to reach full speed. 4. Adjust pressure to 6.0 PSI. Turn relief UPPER SHELL REMOVAL Flush valve to righ
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OWNER’S MANUAL Bushing, Lower Fuel Line, and Fuel Filter SERVICE PROCEDURES Continued FUEL FILTER 1. Remove side cover screws using 5/16" nut-driver. 2. Remove side cover. 3. Pull lower fuel line off the fuel valve fitting. 4. Carefully pry bushing, lower fuel line, and fuel filter out of fuel tank. Screw 5. Wash fuel filter with clean fuel and replace in tank. 6. Attach lower fuel line to fuel valve fitting. 7. Replace side cover. FUEL VALVE 1. Remove side cover (see Figure 10), Side Cover fan g
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200,000 Btu/Hr PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATER Side SERVICE Electrode PROCEDURES Continued SPARK PLUG 270° 270˚ Acceptable 1. Remove upper shell (see Upper Shell ACCEPTABLE RANGE Range For FOR SIDE ELECTRODE Removal, page 8). Side 2. Remove fan (see Fan, page 8). Electrode 3. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug (see Figure 12). 4. Remove spark plug and wave spring washer from burner head using 13/16" open-end wrench. 5. Clean and regap spark plug electrodes Figure 14 - Acceptable Range For Side El
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OWNER’S MANUAL PUMP ROTOR Gap Adjusting .003"/.004" Gap SERVICE Screw Measured With (Procedure if Rotor is Binding) PROCEDURES Feeler Gauge 1. Remove upper shell (see Upper Shell Continued Removal, page 8). Nozzle Face 2. Remove filter end cover screws using 5/16" nut-driver. 3. Remove filter end cover and air filters. Nozzle Seal 4. Remove pump plate screws using 5/16" Rotor nut-driver. Blade 5. Remove pump plate. Gap Adjusting Screw 6. Remove rotor, insert, and blades. Nozzle 7. Check for debris
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200,000 Btu/Hr PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATER 2 ILLUSTRATED PARTS 1 BREAKDOWN 3 B200, R200, REM200 4 6 46 7-1 7 9 10 47 39 5 16 8 7-8 14 11 19 23 7-3 13 24 12 7-4 23 28 7-7 45 15 7-5 43 25 17 26 27 44 7-6 29 18 22 Burner Head Assembly 21 38 30 20 37 31 40 10-1 32 42 35 10-3 10-2 10-4 33 10-5 34 10-6 36 41 44-1 10-7 44-4 10-17 10-8 44-7 10-16 44-5 10-9 10-15 10-10 10-18 44-6 10-14 10-11 44-8 44-4 10-13 44-2 44-3 Fuel Valve Assembly 10-12 Motor and Pump Assembly 102569 12
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OWNER’S MANUAL This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, be sure to provide the correct PARTS LIST model and serial numbers (from the model plate), then the part number and description of the desired part. B200, R200, REM200 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098511-208 Upper Shell (Yellow) 1 20 M51150-01** Fuel Filter 1 098511-209 Upper Shell (White) 1 21 M51345-04 Fuel Line Tube 1 098511-229 Upper Shell (Black) 1 22
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200,000 Btu/Hr PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATER PARTS LIST SPECIFICATIONS Continued Output Rating (Btu/Hr.) 200,000 Fuel Use Only Kerosene or No. 1 Fuel Oil PARTS AVAILABLE - NOT SHOWN Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. Gal.) 13.5 PART Fuel Consumption (Gal. Per Hr.) 1.4 NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. Pump Pressure (PSI) 6.0 M9900-192 Combustion Chamber Grounding Wire 1 Electric Requirements 120 V/60 Hz 098493-01 General Information Decal 1 Amperage (Normal Run) 4.5 Hot Air Output (CFM) 600 WHEELS AND HANDLE PARTS LIS
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OWNER’S MANUAL WIRING DIAGRAM REPLACEMENT PARTS Power Plug 120V/60Hz Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for Black White parts replaced under warranty. Green White PARTS UNDER WARRANTY B Contact authorized dealer from whom you White White purchased this product. If they cannot supply White Flame-Out original replacement part(s), call DESA Green White Blue Blue Green/Yellow Control Reset Ignitor Motor Terminal International’s Technical Service Depar
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WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model No. Serial No. Date of Purchase (To be filled in by purchaser) 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 accordance with instructions. This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser, when proof of purchase is provided. This warranty covers only the cost of pa
