Desa Tech B115, B150J, B165A, R165A Owner's Manual
PORTABLE
FORCED
AIR HEATERS
OWNER’S MANUAL
110,000, 115,000, 150,000,
155,000, and 165,000 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.
Fill In For Your Records
Model No. ___________________
(Located on side panel)
Serial No. ___________________
(Located on fuel tank)
Heater Sizes:
H.S.I. Series
®
110,000, 115,000, 150,000, 155,000, and 165,000 Btu/Hr
PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATERS
SAFETY
INFORMATION
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.
• 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 threesquare-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.
• Warning to New York City Residents
For Use Only At Construction Sites
in accordance with applicable NYC codes
under NYCFD certificate of approval
#4803, #4899, #4908, #4909, or #4934.
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.
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Hot Air
Outlet
Lower Shell
Fuel Cap
Side Cover
Ignition Control Assembly
(assembly on inside of side cover)
Figure 1
ASSEMBLY
These models are furnished with wheels and
a front handle. Some models are furnished
with a rear handle also. Wheels, handle(s),
and the mounting hardware are found in the
shipping carton.
TOOLS NEEDED
• Medium Phillips Screwdriver
• 3/8" Open or Adjustable Wrench
• Hammer
1. Slide axle through wheel support
frame. Install wheels on axle.
IMPORTANT:
point extended hub of wheels toward
wheel support frame (see Figure 2).
2. Place cap nuts on axle ends. Gently tap
with hammer to secure.
3. Place heater on wheel support frame.
Make sure air inlet end (rear) of heater is
over wheels. Line up holes on fuel tank
flange with holes on wheel support frame.
4. Place front handle (and rear handle if
provided) on top of fuel tank flange.
Insert screws through handle(s), fuel
tank flange, and wheel support frame.
Attach nut finger tight after each screw
is inserted.
5. After all screws are inserted, tighten
nuts firmly.
When installing wheels,
Fuel
Tank
Flange
Cap Nut
Figure 2 - Wheel and Handle Assembly
Hot Air
Outlet
Wheel
Support
Frame
Wheel
OWNER’S MANUAL
Upper Shell
Fan Guard
Fuel Tank
Power Cord
Front
Handle
Screw
Rear
Handle
Air Inlet
Nut
Extended Hub
Axle
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110,000, 115,000, 150,000, 155,000, and 165,000 Btu/Hr
PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATERS
FUELS
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 a clogged fuel filter and/or nozzle.
IMPORTANT:
Use a KEROSENE ONLY
storage container. Be sure storage container is
clean. Foreign matter such as rust, dirt, or
water will cause the ignition control assembly
to shut down the heater. Foreign matter may
also require you to clean fuel system often.
VENTILATION
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:
one of the following:
• a two-car garage door (16 feet wide open-
• a single-car garage door (9 feet wide
• two 30 inch wide windows raised 12
A 165,000 Btu/Hr heater requires
ing) raised 4 inches
opening) raised 7 inches
inches
THEORY OF OPERATION
The Fuel System: The air pump forces air
through the air line. The air is then pushed
through the 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.
Combustion Chamber
Ignitor
Clean
Heated
Air Out
Fuel
Tank
Figure 3 - Cross Section Operational View
Nozzle
Air For Fuel System
The Ignition System: The ignition control
assembly provides power to the ignitor.
This ignites the fuel/air mixture in the combustion chamber.
The Flame-Out Control System: This sys-
tem causes the heater to shut down if the
flame goes out.
Fuel
Filter
Air For Combustion
And Heating
Motor
Fan
Air Line
To Burner
Air Pump
Air Intake
Filter
Cool
Air
In
Air
Output
Filter
Ignition Control
Assembly
Fuel
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OPERATION
WARNING: Review and understand the warnings in the
Safety Information
2. 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 threeprong, 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
section, page
5. Plug extension cord into standard 120
volt/60 hertz, three-hole, grounded outlet.
Note:
Ignitor will preheat for five
seconds then heater will start.
TO STOP HEATER
Unplug extension cord from outlet.
TO RESET HEATER
1. Unplug extension cord from outlet and
wait 10 seconds (two minutes if heater
has been running).
2. Plug extension cord into standard 120
volt/60 hertz, three-hole, grounded outlet.
Note:
Ignitor will preheat for five
seconds then heater will start.
STORING,
TRANSPORTING,
OR SHIPPING
Note:
If shipping, transport companies re-
quire fuel tanks to be empty.
1. Drain fuel tank.
Note:
This model has a drain plug on
underside of fuel tank. Remove drain
plug to drain all fuel. Be sure all fuel is
removed.
2. Replace drain plug.
3. If any debris is noted in old fuel, add 1
or 2 quarts of clean kerosene to tank,
stir, and drain again. This will prevent
excess debris from clogging filters during future use.
4. Replace fuel cap and drain plug. Properly dispose of old and dirty fuel. Check
with local automotive service stations
that recycle oil.
5. If storing, store heater in dry place.
Make sure storage place is free of dust
and corrosive fumes.
IMPORTANT:
summer months for use during next heating
season. Using old fuel could damage heater.
Do not store kerosene over
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or
hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur.
Item
Fuel tank
Air output and lint filters
Air intake filter
Fuel filter
Ignitor
Fan blades
Motor
How Often
Flush every 150-200 hours of operation or
as needed
Replace every 500 hours of operation or
once a year
Wash and dry with soap an water every 500
hours of operation or replace as needed
Clean twice a heating season or replace as
needed
No maintenance required
Clean each season or as needed
Not required/permanently lubricated
How To
See Storing, Transporting, or Shipping
See Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters,
page 7
See Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters,
page 7
See Fuel Filter, page 8
See Fan, page 7
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