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PROPANE CONSTRUCTION FORCED AIR HEATER
OWNER’S MANUAL
RM100LP,
RLP100
VARIABLE 65,000, 85,000 AND 100,000 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.
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, e
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Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An odor- SAFETY INFORMATION making agent is added to propane gas. The odor helps you detect a propane gas leak. However, the WARNING: This product con- odor added to propane gas can fade. Propane gas tains and/or generates chemicals may be present even though no odor exists. known to the State of California Make certain you read and understand all warn- to cause cancer or birth defects ings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your or other reprodu
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SAFETY INFORMATION UNPACKING Continued 1. Remove all packing items applied to heater for shipment. Keep plastic cover caps (attached to • Keep propane tank(s) below 100° F (37.8° C). inlet connector and hose/regulator assembly) • Check heater for damage before each use. Do for storage. not use a damaged heater. 2. Remove all items from carton. • Check hose before each use of heater. If highly 3. Check all items for shipping damage. If heater worn or cut, replace with hose specified by is
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2. Connect fuel gas connector fitting on hose/regu- PROPANE SUPPLY lator assembly to propane tank(s). Turn counter- Propane gas and propane tank(s) are to be fur- clockwise into threads on tank valve. Tighten nished by the user. firmly using wrench. I M P O R T A N T : Tighten Use this heater only with a propane vapor regulator with vent pointing down. Pointing vent withdrawal supply system. See Chapter 5 of the down protects regulator from weather damage. Standard for Storage and Handling of
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5. Plug extension cord into a 120 volt/60 hertz, VENTILATION 3-hole, grounded outlet. Motor will start. Fan will turn, forcing air out front of heater. WARNING: Follow the mini- 6. Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) mum fresh, outside air ventila- slowly. N o t e : If not opened slowly, excess-flow tion requirements. If proper check valve on propane tank will stop gas flow. fresh, outside air ventilation is You may hear a click from the excess-flow not provided, carbon monoxide
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STORAGE MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Disconnect heater WARNINGS from propane supply tank(s). • Never service heater while it is plugged in, connected to 1. Store propane tank(s) in safe manner. See propane supply, operating or Chapter 5 of Standard for Storage and Han- hot. Severe burns and electri- dling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, ANSI/ NFPA 58 and the Propane Installation Code cal shock can occur. CAN/CGA B149.2. Follow all local codes. • Keep heater clear and free Always store propane tank
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TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, connected to propane supply, operating or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. OBSERVED FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Fan does not turn when 1. No electrical power to heater 1. Check voltage to electrical outlet. If heater is plugged in voltage is good, check heater power cord for breaks 2. Fan hitting inside of heater 2. Adjust motor/fan mount to keep fan shell from hitting inside of heater shell. Bend fan
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14. Carefully route motor wires through hole in SERVICE PROCEDURES shell (see Figure 7). Place motor, motor mount and fan guard into rear of heater shell. WARNING: Never service 15. Insert screws through heater shell and into heater while it is plugged in, motor mount. Tighten screws firmly. connected to propane supply, 16. Turn heater on its side to access opening in operating or hot. Severe burns bottom of base. Connect green wires from and electrical shock can occur. motor, transfor
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SPARK TRANSFORMER SERVICE PROCEDURES 1. Remove base tray. Continued 2. Locate and disconnect white, black and orange FAN wires from spark transformer. 1 Remove motor, motor mount and fan (see 3. Remove two screws holding spark trans- Motor, steps 1 through 8, page 8). former to base. Remove sheet metal nuts on 2. Clean fan using soft cloth moistened with transformer and install on new transformer. kerosene or solvent. Discard spark transformer. 3. Dry fan thoroughly. 4. Install new spark tr
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SERVICE PROCEDURES Ignitor Continued Ignitor IGNITOR Mounting Rear Screw 1. Remove motor, motor mount and fan guard Head (see Motor, page 8, steps 1 through 6) . 2. Remove orange ignitor wire from ignitor. 3. Remove ignitor mounting screw from rear head using nut-driver or standard screwdriver (see Figure 11). 4. Remove ignitor from rear head. 5. Install new ignitor. Attach ignitor to rear head with ignitor mounting screw. Figure 11 - Removing Ignitor Mounting 6. Attach ignitor wire. Scr
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WIRING DIAGRAM 100,000 BTU/HR MODEL Motor White Black Green Green Green Power Cord White Black Terminal Board Black White Ignition White Control 1 2 Black 3 4 5 6 Orange Green 7 8 Relay Blue Ignitor Blue Thermal Switch Blue Thermocouple Auto Control Valve 111710-01B www.desatech.com 11
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SPECIFICATIONS Output Rating (Btu/Hr) 65,000 85,000 100,000 Fuel Consumption Gallons(Liters)/Hour 0.7 (2.65) .93 (3.52) 1.1 (4.16) Pounds(Kilograms)/Hour 3.0 (1.36) 3.9 (1.77) 4.6 (2.09) Fuel ------------------ Propane Vapor Only ------------------ Supply Pressure To Regulator Minimum (for input adjustment) ------------------- 10 psi (65.98 Kpa) ------------------- Maximum ---------------------- Tank Pressure ----------------------- Regulator Outlet Pressure --------------------
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TECHNICAL SERVICE ACCESSORIES You may have further questions about this heater. Purchase accessories and parts from your nearest If so, contact DESA Heating Productsʼ Technical dealer or service center. If your dealer or service Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. When center can not supply an accessory or part, either calling please have your model and serial numbers contact your nearest Parts Central (listed in the of your heater ready. separate Authorized Service Center booklet) or cal
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 100,000 BTU/HR MODELS RM100LP, RLP100 14 www.desatech.com 111710-01B
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PARTS LIST 100,000 Btu/Hr MODELS RM100LP AND RLP100 This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 13 of this manual. KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 102362-01 BaseTray 1 2 M11084-26 HexTPG Screw, 10-16 X 38 15 3 103917-01AA Base 1 4 099138-02 Nozzle 1 5 098511-216 Shell Kit (RM100LP) 1 102363-11 Shell Kit (RLP100) 1 6 M11084-29 Hex TPG Screw,10-16 X .75 2 7 M51104-01 Handle 1 8 ** Co
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WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model _______________________________ Serial No. _____________________________ Date of Purchase _______________________ LIMITED WARRANTY DESA Heating Products 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 purc
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CALENTADOR DE AIRE FORZADO DE PROPANO PARA CONSTRUCCIÓN MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO RM100LP, RLP100 VARIABLE 65.000, 85.000 Y 100.000 BTU/H IMPORTANTE: Lea y entienda este manual antes de ensamblar, encender o dar servicio al calentador. El uso inadecuado del calentador puede causar lesiones serias. Conserve este manual para referencia futura. ADVERTENCIA GENERAL DE PELIGRO: NO CUMPLIR CON LAS PRECAUCIONES E INSTRUCCIONES PROPORCIONADAS CON ESTE CALENTADOR PUEDE CAU- SAR LA MUERTE, LESIONES FÍ
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Otros estándares rigen el uso de gases combustibles y INFORMACIÓN DE productos que producen calor para usos específicos. Las SEGURIDAD autoridades locales pueden informarle sobre éstos. Intoxicación con monóxido de carbono: Algunas ADVERTENCIA: ESTE PRO- personas sufren mayores efectos del monóxido de DUCTO CONTIENE Y/O GENERA carbono que otras. Los signos iniciales de la intoxi- QUÍMICOS QUE EL ESTADO DE cación con monóxido de carbono se parecen a los de CALIFORNIA RECONOCE QUE la grip
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• Cierre el suministro de gas propano al calenta- INFORMACIÓN DE dor cuando no se esté usando. SEGURIDAD • Use sólo piezas de repuesto originales. Este calen- Continuación tador debe usar piezas diseñadas específicamente. • No use el calentador en un sótano o debajo del No las sustituya ni use piezas genéricas. El uso de nivel del suelo. El gas propano es más pesado piezas de repuesto inadecuadas puede ocasionar que el aire. Si se produce una fuga, el gas pro- lesiones serias o fatales. pa
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La cantidad de gas propano lista para usarse de los TEORÍA DEL tanques de propano varía. Dos factores determinan FUNCIONAMIENTO esta cantidad: Continuación 1. La cantidad de gas propano en el(los) tanque(s) El sistema de ignición: El transformador de chispa 2. La temperatura del(de los) tanque(s) y el ignitor encienden el quemador principal. La siguiente tabla muestra el número de tanques El sistema de control de seguridad: Este sistema de 45 kg (100 lb) que se necesitan para hacer ocas
