Desa 35000 Btu, 50000 Btu, 55000 Btu, 35000 Hr, 50000 Hr User Manual

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FORCED

AIR HEATERS

OWNER’S MANUAL

Heater Sizes:

35,000 50,000 55,000 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.

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CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION

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SECTION	PAGE
Safety Information .........................................................................	2
Product Identification ....................................................................	4
Unpacking .....................................................................................	4
Theory of Operation ......................................................................	4
Fuels ..............................................................................................	5
Ventilation .....................................................................................	5
Operation .......................................................................................	5
Storing, Transporting, or Shipping ................................................	6
Preventative Maintenance Schedule .............................................	6
Troubleshooting .............................................................................	7
Service Procedures ........................................................................	8
Upper Shell Removal ..............................................................	8
Fan ...........................................................................................	8
Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters ..................................	8
Pump Pressure Adjustment .....................................................	9
Fuel Filter ................................................................................	9
Spark Plug ...............................................................................	9
Nozzle .....................................................................................	10
Pump Rotor .............................................................................	11
Wiring Diagram .............................................................................	11
Specifications .................................................................................	12
Technical Service ..........................................................................	12
Replacement Parts .........................................................................	12
Maintenance Kits ...........................................................................	13
Accessories ....................................................................................	13
Illustrated Parts List ......................................................................	14
Warranty and Repair Service ........................................................	Back Cover

WARNINGS

IMPORTANT: Read this Owner’s Manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.

DANGER

Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: 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! Have heater serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant women, persons with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.

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

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WARNINGS (Continued)

•Use only kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil to avoid risk of fire or explosion. Never use gasoline, naphtha, paint thinners, alcohol, or other highly flammable fuels.

•Fueling

a)Personnel involved with fueling shall be qualified and thoroughly familiar with the manufacturer's instructions and applicable federal, state, and local regulations regarding the safe fueling of heating units.

b)Only the type of fuel specified on the heater's data plate shall be used.

c)All flame, including the pilot light, if any, shall be extinguished and the heater allowed to cool, prior to fueling.

d)During fueling, all fuel lines and fuel-line connections shall be inspected for leaks. Any leaks shall be repaired prior to returning the heater to service.

e)At no time shall more than one day's supply of heater fuel be stored inside a building in the vicinity of the heater. Bulk fuel storage shall be outside the structure.

f)All fuel storage shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from heaters, torches, welding equipment, and similar sources of ignition (exception: the fuel reservoir integral with the heater unit).

g)Whenever possible, fuel storage shall be confined to areas where floor penetrations do not permit fuel to drip onto or be ignited by a fire at lower elevation.

h)Fuel storage shall be in accordance with the federal, state, or local authority having jurisdiction.

•Never use heater where gasoline, paint thinner, or other highly flammable vapors are present.

•Follow all local ordinances and codes when using heater.

•Heaters used in the vicinity of tarpaulins, canvas, or similar enclosure materials shall be located a safe distance from such materials. The recommended minimum safe distance is 10 feet. It is further recommended that these enclosure materials be of a fire retardant nature. These enclosure materials shall be securely fastened to prevent them from igniting or from upsetting the heater due to wind action.

•Use only in well-vented areas. Before using heater, provide at least a three-square- foot opening of fresh, outside air for each 100,000 Btu/Hr of rating. This heater produces carbon monoxide, which is listed by the State of California as a reproductive toxin under Proposition 65.

•Use only in places free of flammable vapors or high dust content.

•Use only the electrical voltage and frequency specified on model plate.

•Use only a three-prong, grounded extension cord.

•Minimum heater clearances from combustibles:

Outlet: 8 Ft.

Sides: 4 Ft.

Top: 4 Ft.

Rear: 4 Ft.

•Locate heater on a stable and level surface if heater is hot or running or a fire may occur.

•When moving or storing heater, keep heater in a level position or fuel spillage may occur.

•Keep children and animals away from heater.

•Unplug heater when not in use.

•When used with thermostat, heater may start anytime.

•Never use heater in living or sleeping areas.

•Never block air inlet (rear) or air outlet (front) of heater.

•Never move, handle, refuel, or service a hot, operating, or plugged-in heater.

•Never attach duct work to front or rear of heater.

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PRODUCT	Hot Air Outlet	Handle
IDENTIFICATION		Upper Shell
	Lower Shell	Fan Guard
	Fuel Tank	Air Filter
		End Cover
	Side Cover	Fuel Cap
	Flame-Out Control
	Reset Button
	Power Cord
		Figure 1
UNPACKING	1. Remove all packing items applied to heater for shipment.

2.Remove all items from carton.

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

THEORY OF	The Fuel System: The air pump forces air through the air line. The air is then
OPERATION	pushed through the burner head nozzle. This air causes fuel to lift from the tank.
	A 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 ignites the fuel and air mixture.

	The Flame-Out Control System: This system causes the heater to shut down
	if the flame goes out.			Motor	Air Pump
	Combustion
		Spark	Burner	Fan	Air
	Chamber	Plug			Intake
			Head
					Filter
	Clean				Cool
	Heated				Air
	Air Out				In
					Air
					Output
					Filter

	Fuel	Nozzle	Fuel	Air Line	Electronic
	Tank		Filter	To Burner	Ignitor
		Air For Fuel		Air For Combustion	Fuel
		System		And Heating
		Figure 2 - Cross Section Operational View
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FUELS

VENTILATION

OPERATION

! WARNING

Use only kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil to avoid risk of fire or explosion. Never use gasoline, naphtha, paint thinners, alcohol, or other highly flammable fuels.

Do not use heavy fuels such as No. 2 fuel oil or No. 2 Diesel. Using heavy fuels will result in:

•clogged fuel filter and nozzle

•carbon build up on spark plug

•the need of non-toxic anti-icer in fuel during very cold weather

IMPORTANT: Use a KEROSENE ONLY storage container. Be sure storage container is clean. Foreign matter such as rust, dirt, or water will cause the flameout control to shut down heater. Foreign matter may also require you to clean fuel system often.

! 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 at least a three-square-foot opening of fresh, outside air for each 100,000 Btu/Hr rating. Provide extra fresh air if more heaters are being used.

Example: A 55,000 Btu/Hr heater requires one of the following:

•a two-car garage door (16 feet wide opening) raised two inches

•a single-car garage door (9 feet wide opening) raised three inches

•two, windows (30 inches wide opening) raised five inches

! WARNING

Review and understand the warnings in the Safety Information Section, pages 2 and 3. They are needed to safely operate this heater. Follow all local codes when using this heater.

To Start Heater

1.Follow all ventilation and safety information.

2.Fill fuel tank with kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil.

3.Attach fuel cap.

4.Plug power cord of heater into three-prong, grounded extension cord. Extension cord must be at least six feet long.

Extension Cord Wire Size Requirements

6 to 10 feet long, use 18 AWG rated cord 11 to 100 feet long, use 16 AWG rated cord

101 to 200 feet long, use 14 AWG rated cord

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