Desa 30-80, 75-200 User Manual

PROPANE CONSTRUCTION CONVECTION HEATER

200,0

BTU/H

OWNER’S MANUAL

VARIABLE 30-80,000 BTU/HR

75-200,000 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, explosion, burn, asphyxiation, carbon monoxide poisoning, and/or elctrical shock.

Only persons who can understand and follow the instructions should use or service this heater.

If you need assistance or heater information such as an instructions manual, labels, etc. contact the manufacturer.

Safety Information ............................................... 2

Unpacking ........................................................... 3

Theory of Operation ............................................ 3

Product Identiﬁcation ........................................... 3

Ventilation ........................................................... 3

Propane Supply ................................................... 4

Installation ........................................................... 4

Operation ............................................................. 5

Storage ................................................................ 6

Save this manual for future reference.

For more information, visit www.desatech.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Maintenance ........................................................ 6

Technical Services ...............................................

Replacement Parts .............................................. 6

Accessories ......................................................... 6

Speciﬁcations ...................................................... 7

Troubleshooting ...................................................

Illlustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List ......... 8

Warranty and Repair Service ..............

Back Cover

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: This product contains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

WARNING: Fire, burn inhalation, and explosion hazard. Keep solid combustibles, such as building materials, paper or cardboard, a safe distance away from the heater as recommended by the instructions. Never use the heater in spaces which do or may contain volatile or airborne combustibles, or products such as gasoline, solvents, paint thinner, dust particles or unknown chemicals.

WARNING: Not for home or recreational vehicle use.

The heater is designed for use as a construction heater in accordance with ANSI Z83.7/CGA

2.14. Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and heating products for specific uses. Your local authority can advise you about these. The primary purpose of construction heaters is to provide temporary heating of buildings under construction, alteration or repair. Properly used, the heater provides safe economical heating. Products of combustion are vented into the area being heated.

We cannot foresee every use which may be made of our heaters. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL

FIRE SAFETY AUTHORITY IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT HEATER USE

Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and heat producing products for speciﬁc uses. Your local authorities can advise you about these.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Some people are

more affected by carbon monoxide than others. Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the ﬂu, with headaches, dizziness, and/or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Check for proper ventilation and have heater serviced.

Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An odor-

making agent is added to propane gas. The odor helps you detect a propane gas leak. However, the odor added to propane gas may fade. Propane gas may be present even though no odor exists.

Make certain you read and understand all warn ings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.

1. Install and use heater with care. Follow all local ordinances and codes. In the absence of local ordinances and codes, refer to the

Standard for Storage and Handling of Lique ﬁed Petroleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58 and the Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA B149.2. This instructs on the safe storage and

handling of propane gases.

2. This product has been approved for use in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

3. Use only propane gas set up for vapor with drawal.

Provide adequate ventilation. Before using heater, provide at least a 2.5 square foot

(0.232 m foot (0.557 m2) (200,000 btu heaters) opening of fresh, outside air.

5. For indoor use only. Do not use heater out doors.

6. Keep heater away from strong drafts, wind, water spray, rain, or dripping water.

7. Do not use heater in occupied dwellings or in living or sleeping quarters.

8. Do not use heater in a basement or below ground level. Propane gas is heavier than air. If a leak occurs, propane gas may sink to the lowest possible level.

9. Keep appliance area clear and free from com bustible materials, gasoline, paint thinner, and other ﬂammable vapors and liquids. Dust is combustible. Do not use heater in areas with high dust content.

10. Minimum heater clearances from combustibles:

80,000 Btu heaters Sides: 3 feet (91 cm); Top: 6 feet (1,83 m)

100-200,000 Btu heaters Sides: 3 feet (91 cm); Top: 7 feet (2,1 m)

11. Keep heater at least six feet (1,83 m) from propane tank(s).

12. Keep propane tank(s) below 100° F (37,8°C).

13. Use only the hose and factory preset regulator provided with the heater.

14. Check heater for damage before each use. Do not use a damaged heater.

) (80,000 btu heaters) or 6.0 square

www.desatech.com

113811-01A

80,000

SAFETY INFORMATION

Continued

15. Check hose before each use of heater. If highly worn or cut, replace with hose speciﬁed by manufacturer before using heater.

16. Do not alter heater. Keep heater in its original state.

17. Do not use heater if altered.

18. Locate heater on stable and level surface if heater is hot or operating.

19. Not intended for use on ﬁnished ﬂoors.

20. Never block air inlet (bottom of shell) or air outlet (around top of shell) of heater.

21. Do not leave heater unattended.

22. Keep children and animals away from heater.

23. Never move, handle, or service a hot or operat ing heater. Severe burns may result. You must wait 15 minutes after turning heater off.

24. To prevent injury, wear gloves when handling heater.

25. Never attach duct work to heater.

26. Turn off propane supply to heater when not in use.

27. Use only original replacement parts. This heater must use design-specific parts. Do not substitute or use generic parts. Improper replacement parts could cause serious or fatal injuries.

UNPACKING

1. Remove all packing items applied to heater for shipment. Keep plastic cover caps (attached to inlet connector and hose/regulator assembly) for storage.

2. Remove all items from carton.

3. Check all items for shipping damage. If heater is damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought heater.

PRODUCT

IDENTIFICATION

Outer Shell

Ignitor Button

Ball Valve Control Knob

Figure 1 - 80,000 Btu Model Shown

Safety Pilot Valve

VENTILATION

WARNING: Provide at least a 2.5 square foot (0.23 m opening of fresh, outside air while running heater. If proper fresh, outside air ventilation is not provided, carbon monoxide poisoning can occur. Provide proper fresh, outside air ventila tion before running heater.

)

THEORY OF OPERATION

The Fuel System: The hose/regulator assembly

attaches to the propane gas supply. This provides fuel to the heater.

The Ignition System: The piezo ignitor lights

the pilot.

The Automatic Control System: This system causes

the heater to shut down if the ﬂame goes out.

113811-01A

www.desatech.com

000

PROPANE SUPPLY

You must provide propane gas and propane tank(s).

Use this heater only with a propane vapor withdrawal supply system. See Chapter 5 of the

Standard for Storage and Handling of Liqueﬁed Petroleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58 B149.2. Your local library or ﬁre department will

have this booklet. This heater will operate with a 20-pound (9,07 kg)

propane tank. However, you can only operate it in the LOW position during mildly cool weather. At higher heat settings or during colder weather, you must use larger tanks.

The amount of propane gas ready for use from propane tanks varies. Two factors decide this amount.

1. The amount of propane gas in tank(s)

2. The temperature of tank(s) The chart below shows the minimum number of

100-pound (45 kg) tanks needed to run the heater. Connect tanks together with a manifold.

Average Temperature °F(°C) Number At Tank Location Of Tanks

(80,000 Btu models)

20° (-6.7°) to 60° (15,6°) 1 0° (-17,8°) to 20° (-6.7°) 2

(200,000 Btu models)

20° (-6.7°) to 60° (15,6°) 2 0° (-17,8°) to 20° (-6.7°) 3

Less gas is vaporized at lower temperatures. Your local propane gas dealer will help you select the proper supply system.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: Review and understand the warnings in the Safety Information section, page

2. They are needed to safely operate this heater. Follow all local codes when using this heater.

CAUTION: Never ignite and/ or run this heater uhnless the shells are fully extended and locked into position.

OUTER SHELL

IMPORTANT: When the heater is ﬁrst removed from carton, the outer shell is in the down posi tion. Protect hands before lifting outer shell. Never grasp bare metal without hand protection.

and/or CAN/CGA

www.desatech.com

1. Care must be taken to protect hands during this step. Lift outer shell straight up as shown in Fig ure 2, until all three clips engage slots in lower shell. Screw holes will line up at this point.

2. Lock clips into place with 3 screws as shown in Figure 2. The heater must not be operated unless the outer shell is properlly extended and fully locked into place.

Outer Shell

Clip in Slot of Lower Shell

3 Screws per Clip

Figure 2 - Lifting Outer Shell

CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY

WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installation or servicing. Never use an open ﬂame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

1. Provide propane supply system (see Propane

Supply,

page 4).

2. Connect fuel gas ﬁtting on hose/regulator assembly to propane tank(s). Turn fuel gas ﬁtting counterclockwise into threads on tank. Tighten ﬁrmly using a wrench.

IMPORTANT:

pointing down. Pointing vent down protects regulator from weather damage.

3. Connect hose to the valve inlet. Tighten ﬁrmly using a wrench. You must use the regulator sup plied with heater even if propane tank has one.

Tighten regulator with vent

113811-01A

INSTALLATION

Continued

4. Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s)

5. Check all connections for leaks. Apply mix

Propane Supply Valve

Propane Tank

Note: If not opened slowly, excess-

slowly. ﬂow check valve on propane tank may stop gas ﬂow. If this happens, you may hear a click inside the regulator assembly, this is the check valve closing. To reset the excess ﬂow check valve, close propane supply valve and open again slowly.

ture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak that must be corrected.

Figure 3 - Regulator Position

Valve Inlet

Figure 4 - Hose and Valve Inlet

Hose

Regulator

POL Fitting

Hose

OPERATION

2. Fully open the valve on the propane cylinder and wait 15 seconds before proceding to step 3.

3. Depress red button on safety pilot valve admit ting gas to the heater. Then push and release the ignitor button until the pilot lights.

4. When the pilot lights, continue to hold the but ton depressed for 30 seconds, then release.

5. If pilot goes out, wait 5 minutes and repeat the lighting procedure.

6. When the pilot remains lit, open the ball valve (turn knob counterclockwise) to light main

burner. Partially close valve to regulate heat

output.

Ignitor Button

Ball Valve Control Knob

Figure 5 - Starting Heater

Safety Pilot Valve

TO STOP HEATER

1. Securely close valve on the propane cylinder.

2. Continue to operate heater until all fuel in the hose has burned.

3. Fully close the ball valve.

TO RESTART HEATER

1. Securely close valve at propane cylinder.

2. Wait 5 minutes.

3. Restart following To Start Heater procedure on page 5.

WARNING: Review and understand the warnings in the Safety Information section, page

2. They are needed to safely op

erate this heater. Follow all local codes when using this heater.

TO START HEATER

1. Before lighting pilot fully close the ball valve (turn knob fully clockwise).

113811-01A

www.desatech.com

STORAGE

REPLACEMENT PARTS

CAUTION: Disconnect heater

from propane supply tank(s).

1. The heater should be inspected before each use, and at least annually by a qualiﬁed person.

2. Before each use, check the soft "O" ring seat at the bullnose of the POL ﬁtting. If the "O" ring is cut, scuffed, or otherwise damaged, replace the POL ﬁtting with part number LPA4020.

3. Turn off the gas at the propane/LP gas supply cylinder(s) when the heater is not in use.

4. When the heater is to be stored indoors, the connection between the propane/LP gas sup ply cylinder(s) and the heater must be discon nected and the cylinder(s) removed from the heater and stored outdoors and in accordance with Chapter 5 of the Standard for Storage

and Handling of Liqueﬁed Petroleum Gases ANSI/NFPA 58 and CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code

5. Store in a dry, clean, and safe place.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Never attempt to service heater while it is connected to propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns can occur.

1. Keep heater clean.

2. Inspect heater before each use. Check connec tions for leaks. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to connections. Bubbles forming show a leak that must be corrected. Correct all leaks at once.

3. Inspect hose/regulator assembly before each use. If hose is highly worn or cut, replace.

4. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualiﬁed service person.

TECHNICAL SERVICES

You may have further questions about this heater. If so, contact DESA Heating Productsʼ Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. When calling, please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready.

You can also visit DESA Heating Productsʼ Techni cal Service web site at www.desatech.com.

WARNING: Use only original replacement parts. This heater must use design-speciﬁc parts. Do not substitute or use generic parts. Improper replacement parts could cause serious or fatal injuries. This will also protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty.

PARTS UNDER WARRANTY

Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they

canʼt supply original replacement part(s), either contact your nearest Parts Central or call DESA Heating Productsʼ Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040.

When calling DESA Heating Products, have ready

• your name

• your address

• model number of your heater

• how heater was malfunctioning

• purchase date

PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY

Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they canʼt supply original replacement part(s), either contact your nearest Parts Central (listed in Authorized Service Center booklet) or call DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information.

When calling DESA Heating Products, have ready

• model number of your heater

• the replacement part number

ACCESSORIES

Purchase heater accessories and parts from your nearest dealer or service center. If they can not supply an accessory or part, either contact your nearest Parts Central (listed in the separate Au thorized Service Center booklet) or call DESA Heating Productsʼ at 1-866-672-6040. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.

www.desatech.com

113811-01A

SPECIFICATIONS

80,000 Btu 200,000 Btu

Type of Gas Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only Gas Supply Pressure to regulator

Maximum Bottle Pressure Bottle Pressure Minimum 5 psig (34.5 kPa) 15 psig (103 kPa)

Gas Supply Pressure regulator out 11" W.C. (2.74 kPa) 10 psig (68.9 kPa) Ignition Piezo Ignitor Piezo Ignitor

Minimum Ambient Temp. Rating 0°F (-17.8°C) 0°F (-17.8°C) Rating 30,000 - 80,000 Btu/hr 75,000 - 200,000 Btu/hr

(8.79 - 23.4 kW) (22.0 - 58.6 kW) Fuel Consumption 1.4 to 3.7 lb/hr 3.5 - 0.3 lb/hr

(.74 – 1.80 kg/hr) (1.44 - 4.32 kg/hr) Fuel Oriﬁce Port No. 6 6 Fuel Oriﬁce Port Size 0.0472" 0.0320"

(1.20mm) (.813mm)

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

Burner fails to light

Pilot lights but goes out when automatic control valve button is released

Burn rate is low

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Propane supply valve closed on propane tank(s)

2. Excess flow check valve closed

3. Blockage in burner oriﬁce

4. Piezo ignition system not sparking

5. Pilot oriﬁce clogged

1. Not enough warm up time

2. Low gas pressure

3. Thermocouple loose or needs to be replaced

4. Automatic control valve needs to be replaced

1. Control valve is on LOW

2. Plugged gas oriﬁce

3. Low gas pressure

4. Low fuel supply

REMEDY

1. Open propane supply valve slowly

Close propane supply valve on propane tank and reopen slowly

3. Replace burner oriﬁce

4. Check to assure ignitor elec trode gap is .195" Check wire lead for damage. Replace piezo ignitor and/or ignitor electrode as necessary

Clean or replace pilot assembly

1. Relight, hold automatic control valve button in 45 seconds

2. Check propane tank(s) for proper gas supply

3. Tighten connection or replace thermocouple

4. Replace automatic control valve

1. Turn valve counter clockwise to HIGH

2. Replace gas oriﬁce

3. Check gas supply; check regulator output

4. Consult propane gas supplier

113811-01A

www.desatech.com

14 22 28

16 (200 models) 23 (80 models)

ILLLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN

MODELS 80-C, SPC-80C, TC80V(A), RCP80V(A) 200C, SPC-200C, TC200V(A), RCP200V(A)

www.desatech.com

113811-01A

PARTS LIST

MODELS 80-C, SPC-80C, TC80V(A), RCP80V(A) 200C, SPC-200C, TC200V(A), RCP200V(A)

This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 6 of this manual.

KEY PART NUMBER NO. 80,000 Btu 200,000 Btu DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 113775-01 113814-01 Pilot Assembly 1 2 113776-01 113815-01 Hose Assembly, 10 foot 1 3 113777-01 113777-01 Burner Ring Assembly 1 4 113778-01 113778-01 Ring Shield 1 5 113779-01 113779-01 Fuel Tube Assembly 1 6 113780-01 113780-01 Pilot Tube Assembly 1 7 113781-01 113781-01 Upper Shell 1 8 113782-01 113782-01 Oriﬁce Adapter 1 9 113783-01 113783-01 Bracket, Pilot Mounting 1 10 113784-01 113784-01 Oriﬁce, LP 1 11 113346-01 113346-01 Base 1 12 113785-01 113875-01 Cap 1 13 113786-01 113876-01 Thermocouple Clip 1 14 113787-01 113787-01 Control Valve 1 15 113788-01 113788-01 Female Elbow Fitting, 1/4 FLR x 1/8 FPT 1 16 113789-01 113789-01 Female Elbow Fitting, 1/4 FLR x 1/4 FPT 1 17 113790-01 113790-01 Thermocouple 1 18 113791-01 113818-01 POL, Excess Flow 1 19 113792-01 113819-01 Regulator 1 20 113793-01 113793-01 Ball Valve 1 21 102445-01 102445-01 Piezo Ignitor 1 22 113794-01 113794-01 Valve Nut, 1/2-28 1 23 113795-01 113795-01 Female Elbow Fitting, 1/4 FPTx 3/8 FLR 3 24 113796-01 113796-01 Retaining Ring 1 25 113797-01 113797-01 Ignitor Electrode 1 26 113798-01 113798-01 Heat Shield 1 27 113799-01 113799-01 Pilot Oriﬁce 1 28 113800-01 113800-01 Washer, Flat 1 29 113801-01 113801-01 30 113825-01 113821-01 Lower Shell 1

113809-01 113809-01 Ball Valve Knob 1 113810-01 113810-01 Ball Valve Knob Insert 1 113822-01 113822-03 Tradename Decal [RCP80V 113822-02 113822-04 Tradename Decal [TC80 113822-05 113822-07 Tradename Decal (SPC-80C, SPC-200C) 1 113822-06 113822-08 Tradename Decal (80-C, 113808-04 113808-01 Hang Tag (English) 1 113808-05 113808-02 Hang Tag (Spanish) 1 113808-06 113808-03 Hang Tag (French) 1 113805-01 113805-01 113805-02 113805-02 113805-03 113805-03 113802-01 113802-0 113802-09 113802-10 Model Decal

Elbow Fitting, 1/8 FPT x 1/4 CPSN

PARTS AVAILABLE - NOT SHOWN

(A), RCP200V(A)] 1

V(A), TC200V(A)] 1

200C) 1

Installation Decal (English) 1 Installation Decal (Spanish) 1 Installation Decal (French) 1

2 Model Decal (80-C, SPC-80C, 200C, SPC-200C) 1

(RCP80VA, TC80VA, RCP200VA, TC200VA)

113811-01A

www.desatech.com

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 purchase is provided.

This warranty covers only the cost of parts and labor required to restore the product to proper operating condition. Transportation and incidental costs associated with warranty repairs are not reimbursable under this warranty.

Warranty service is available only through authorized dealers and service centers. This warranty does not cover defects resulting from misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, lack of proper main

tenance, normal wear, alteration, modiﬁcation, tampering, contaminated fuels, repair using improper parts, or repair by anyone other than an authorized dealer or service center. Routine maintenance is the responsibility of the owner.

THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

DESA Heating Products assumes no responsibility for indirect, incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

This warranty does not cover discoloration due to operation of heater. We reserve the right to amend these speciﬁcations at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.

WARRANTY SERVICE

Should your heater require service, return it to your nearest authorized service center. Proof of purchase must be presented with the heater. The heater will be inspected. A defect may be caused by faulty materials or workmanship. If so, DESA Heating Products will repair or replace the heater without charge.

REPAIR SERVICE

Return your heater to your nearest authorized service center. Repairs not covered by the warranty will be billed at standard prices. Each Service Center is independently owned and operated. We reserve the right to amend these speciﬁcations at any time without notice.

For more information write:

2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 ATTN: Customer Service Department

+ 22 hidden pages