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PROPANE CONSTRUCTION
HEATER
TM
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Variable
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.
GENERAL HAZARD WARNING:
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THIS
HEATER, CAN RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY I
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SAFETY INFORMATION 2 SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS • Use only the electrical voltage and frequency specified on WARNING: This product contains and/or generates model plate. chemicals known to the State of California to cause • The electrical connections and grounding of the heater shall fol- cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm. low the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or Canadian Electrical Code, part 1. WARNING: FIRE, BURN, INHALATION, AND EX- • Electrical grounding instruc
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SAFETY INFORMATION 3 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION UNPACKING PROPANE SUPPLY SAFETY INFORMATION UNPACKING Continued 1. Remove all packing items applied to heater for shipment. Keep plastic cover caps (attached to inlet connector and hose/regu- • To prevent injury, wear gloves when handling heater. lator assembly) for storage. • Never attach duct work to heater. 2. Remove all items from carton. • Do not alter heater. Keep heater in its original state. 3. Check all items for shipping damage. If heater i
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THEORY OF OPERATION ASSEMBLY 4 INSTALLATION THEORY OF OPERATION The Fuel System: The hose/regulator assembly attaches to the Flat Side Facing Up propane gas supply. This provides fuel to the heater. Nut Clip The Air System: The motor turns the fan. The fan pushes air into and Shell around the combustion chamber. This air is heated and provides a stream of clean, hot air. Slot The Ignition System: The piezo ignitor lights the burner. The Automatic Control System: This system causes the heater to
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INSTALLATION 5 VENTILATION 5 OPERATION To Start Heater INSTALLATION VENTILATION Continued WARNING: Provide at least a 1.5 square foot 3. Connect hose to valve inlet. Tighten firmly using a wrench. opening of fresh, outside air while running heater. If You must use the regulator supplied with heater. proper fresh, outside air ventilation is not provided, 4. Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly. Note: carbon monoxide poisoning can occur. Provide proper If not opened slowly, excess-fl
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OPERATION To Start Heater (Cont.) 6 To Stop Heater To Restart Heater STORAGE MAINTENANCE OPERATION STORAGE Continued CAUTION: Disconnect heater from propane sup- 7. If main burner goes out, repeat step 6, page 5. ply tank(s). 8. When main burner remains lit, rotate control knob to the de- sired heat level. 1. Store propane tank(s) in safe manner. See Chapter 5 of Stan- dard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, OFF ANSI/NFPA 58. Follow all local codes. Always store propane START
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TROUBLESHOOTING 7 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s Technical WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged Service web site at www.desatech.com. 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 heater is plugged in. 1. No electrical power to heater 1. Check voltage to electrical outlet. If volt- age is good, check heater power cord for breaks 2.
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SERVICE PROCEDURES Electrical System 8 Motor Fan SERVICE PROCEDURES WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged Setscrew in, connected to propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM The entire electrical system for this heater is contained within the motor. If any part of the electrical system is damaged, you must replace motor. MOTOR Figure 12 - Removing or 1. Remove three screws that attach fan guard to heater shell. Attaching Fan Gu
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SERVICE PROCEDURES 9 Ignitor 9 SERVICE PROCEDURES Continued Rear Head 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 Ignitor wire up through bushing in heater shell. Ignitor 3. Remove ignitor mounting screw from rear head using nut-driver Mounting or standard screwdriver (see Figure 15). Screw 4. Remove ignitor from rear head. 5. I
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models BLP50VA, REM50PVA, RLP50VA, RM50PVA 10 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS: BLP50VA, REM50PVA RLP50VA, RM50PVA 1 2 7 3 10 4 11 2 18 17 16 2 20 19 9 6 20 21 22 21 24 15 23 12 27 13 14 5 25 28 8 26 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 105331-01C
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PARTS LIST 11 Models BLP50VA, REM50PVA, RLP50VA, RM50PVA 11 PARTS 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. KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 ** Combustion Chamber 1 2 M11084-26 Hex Tap Screw, #10-16 x 3/8" 7 3 105333-03AB Outer Shell (BLP50VA) 1 105333-02 Outer Shell (RM50PVA and REM50PVA) 1 105333-01 Outer Shell (RLP50VA)
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SPECIFICATIONS 12 ACCESSORIES REPLACEMENT PARTS TECHNICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS REPLACEMENT PARTS Output Rating (BTU/Hr) WARNING: Use only original replacement parts. High ......................................................50,000 This heater must use design-specific parts. Do not Medium ................................................40,000 substitute or use generic parts. Improper replace- Low ......................................................30,000 ment parts could cause serious or fa
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13 13 OWNER'S REGISTRATION FORM Complete registration form and mail or complete on-line registration at www.desatech.com within 30 days after purchase. Brand: (Reddy Heater, Master, Remington, etc.) Model: (R60, HD15, etc.) Date Purchased: Note: Keep receipt for warranty verification. Serial Number: 7 or 9 digit number located on product or identification tag. First Name: Last N
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Postage Required TM 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 TAPE TAPE
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16 WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model Serial No. Date of Purchase 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 parts and labor required to rest
