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.
Warranty and Repair Service.........................................................Back Cover
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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, 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.
• Never use heater where gasoline, paint thinner, or other highly flammable
vapors are present.
• Follow all local ordinances and codes when using heater.
• Use only in well-vented areas. Provide at least a three-square-foot (2800
square cm) opening of fresh, outside air for each 100,000 BTU/Hr of rating.
• Use only in places free of flammable vapors or high dust content.
• Use only with the electrical voltage and frequency specified on model plate.
• Use only a three-wire, grounded (earthed) extension cord.
• Minimum heater clearances from combustibles:
Outlet: 8 Ft. (250 cm)Sides, Top, and Rear: 4 Ft. (125 cm)
• Locate heater on a stable and level surface while 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
IDENTIFICATION
Hot Air Outlet
Upper Shell
Lower Shell
Fuel Tank
Side Cover
Hot Air
Outlet
Lower
Shell
Flame-Out
Control Reset
Button
Handle
Power Cord
35/50/70,000 BTU/HR DOMESTIC
PFA/PV 042
Figure 1 - 70,000 BTU/Hr Model
Upper Shell
Fan Guard
Air Filter
End Cover
Fuel Cap
Side Cover
Hot Air
Outlet
Lower
Shell
Fuel Cap
Fuel Cap
Flame-Out Control
Reset Button
Figure 2 - 100,000 BTU/Hr Model
Upper Shell
Fan Guard
Fuel Tank
Power Cord
Fan Guard
Fuel
Tank
Slide Cover
Power Cord
4
Figure 3 - 150,000 BTU/Hr Model
Flame-Out
Control Reset
Button
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UNPACKING
1. Remove all packing items applied to heater for shipment.
2. Remove all items from carton.
3. Check items for any shipping damage. If heater is damaged, promptly inform
dealer where you bought heater.
ASSEMBLY
(For 100,000 and 150,000
BTU/Hr Models Only)
These models are furnished with wheels and handles. Wheels, handles, 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:
wheel support frame (see Figure 4).
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 on top of fuel tank flange. Insert screws
through handles, 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, point extended hub of wheels toward
Front
Handle
Rear
Handle
Hot Air
Outlet
Fuel
Tank
Flange
Wheel
Support
Frame
Wheel
Cap Nut
Screw
Nut
Axle
Air
Inlet
Extended
Hub
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Figure 4 - Wheel and Handle Assembly,100/150,000 BTU/Hr Models Only
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THEORY OF
OPERATION
The Fuel System: The air pump forces air through the air line. The air is then
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.
Clean
Heated
Air Out
Fuel
Tank
Combustion
Chamber
Nozzle
Air For Fuel
System
Figure 5 - Cross Section Operational View
THEORY CUTAWAY
Spark
Plug
Fuel
Filter
Motor
Burner
Head
Air line
To Burner
Air For Combustion
And Heating
PFA/OV 003
Fan
Air Pump
Intake
Air
Filter
Cool
Air
In
Output
Air
Filter
Electronic
Ignitor
Fuel
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:
• clogged fuel filter and nozzle
• carbon build up on spark plug
• use of non-toxic anti-icer in fuel during very cold weather
IMPORTANT:
clean. Foreign matter such as rust, dirt, or water will cause the flame-out control to
shut down heater. Foreign matter may also require you to clean fuel system often.
6
Use a KEROSENE ONLY container. Be sure storage container is
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VENTILATION
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 a fresh air opening of at least three square feet (2800 square cm) for each
100,000 BTU/Hr rating. Provide extra fresh air if more heaters are being used.
OPERATION
Example:
A 150,000 BTU/Hr heater requires one of the following:
• a two-car garage door raised six inches (15.24 cm)
• a single-car garage door raised nine inches (22.86 cm)
2. Remove filter end cover
screws using 5/16" nutdriver.
3. Remove filter end cover.
4. Replace air output and lint
filters.
5. Wash or replace air intake
filter (see Preventative
Maintenance Schedule,
page 8).
6. Replace filter end cover.
7. Replace fan guard and
upper shell.
IMPORTANT:
filters.
Do not oil
Air Intake Filter
Filter End
Cover
Lint Filter
Air Output
Filter
Figure 14 - Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters,
70,000 BTU/Hr Model
Air Intake Filter
Filter End
Cover
Fan Guard
Fan Guard
Pump Pressure
Adjustment
1. Remove pressure gauge
plug from filter end cover.
2. Install accessory pressure
gauge (part number
HA1180).
3. Start heater (see Operation,
page 7). Allow motor to
reach full speed.
4. Adjust pressure. Turn relief
valve to right to increase
pressure. Turn relief valve
to left to decrease pressure.
See specifications at right
for correct pressure for
each model.
5. Remove pressure gauge.
Replace pressure gauge
plug in filter end cover.
Lint Filter
Air Output
Filter
Figure 15 - Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters,
.003"/.004"
(.076/.101 mm) Gap
Measured With
Feeler Gauge
Sandpaper
Rotor
Gap
Adjusting
Screw
Figure 22 - Gap Adjusting
Screw Locations
Figure 23 - Sanding Rotor
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Fan
IMPORTANT:
from motor shaft before
removing motor from heater.
The weight of the motor
resting on the fan could
damage the fan pitch.
1. Remove upper shell (see
page 10).
2. Use 1/8" allen wrench to
loosen setscrew which
holds fan to motor shaft.
3. Slip fan off motor shaft.
4. Clean fan using a soft cloth
moistened with kerosene or
solvent.
5. Dry fan thoroughly.
6. Replace fan on motor
shaft. Place fan hub flush
with end of motor shaft
(see Figure 25).
7. Place setscrew on flat of
shaft. Tighten setscrew
firmly (40-50 inch-pounds/
4.5-5.6 n-m).
8. Replace fan guard and
upper shell.
Remove fan
Setscrew
Motor
Shaft
Figure 24 - Fan, Motor Shaft, and Setscrew Location
Fan
Fan
Flush
SPECIFICATIONS
Motor
Shaft
Setscrew
Figure 25 - Fan Cross Section
Output Rating (BTU/Hr)70,000100,000150,000
FuelUse Only Kerosene or No. 1 Fuel Oil
Fuel Tank Capacity
(U.S. Gal./Liters)5.0/18.99.0/34.113.5/51.1
Fuel Consumption
(Gal. Per Hr./Liters Per Hr.).52/1.97.78/2.951.10/4.16
Electric Requirements220 V/60 Hz (Same All Models)
Amperage (Normal Run)2.02.02.0
Hot Air Output (CFM/CMM)250/7.1490/13.9500/14.2
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RPM345034503450
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ILLUSTRATED
PARTS
BREAKDOWN
70,000 BTU/Hr
3
1
2
4
5
10-3
10-1
10-4
10-5
10-2
35
43
24
10-7
39
12
12
31
32
29
10
17
11
30
16
28
27
15
21
44
38
22
14
20
18
19
25
26
33
7
6
8
23
36
10-6
Burner Head Assembly
16
18-1
Motor and Pump Assembly
18-2
18-18
18-17
18-16
18-3
18-15
18-4
18-14
18-5
18-6
40
41
18-7
18-8
18-9
18-10
18-11
18-1218-13
45
37
34
13
9
42
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PARTS LIST
70,000 BTU/Hr
This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts,
be sure to provide the correct model and serial numbers (from the model plate),
then the part number and description of the desired part.
KEYPARTPART
NO.NUMBERDESCRIPTIONQTY.
1M51104-01Handle1
2098511-54Upper Shell1
3100647-01Screw, #10-16 x 1/2"6
4098512-34Combustion Chamber1
5M11084-29Screw, #10-16 x 3/4"2
6M16660Photocell Bracket1
7M10908-2Screw, #6-32 x 3/8"2
8HA3019Photocell Assembly1
9099055-07Power Cord1
10 **Burner Head Assembly1
10-1M50880-01Nozzle1
10-2M10659-1Nozzle Seal Washer2
10-3M10809-1Nozzle Seal Spring1
10-4M8882Nozzle Seal Sleeve1
10-5M51098-02Burner Head Body1
10-6M50820-01Barb Fitting2
10-7M10962-2Spark Plug1
11M11084-27Screw, #10-16 x 1/2"3
12M30865-02Bushing2
13M11143-1Strain Relief Bushing1
14101587-01Fan1
15M50631Rubber Bumper2
16M12461-13Screw, #8-32 x 1/4"2
(Includes bushing)
33098557-07Electronic Ignitor1
34M11084-29Screw, #10-16 x 3/4"2
35099125-02Terminal Board1
36099157-01Rivet1
37097702-01Fuel Tank Cap1
38097630-02Flame-Out Control1
39098513-62Fuel Tank1
40M50899-03AA Side Cover1
41M11084-26Screw, #10-16 x 3/8"2
42099177-01Hex Nut1
43078918-01Terminal Board Tab Cap1
44M9900-162Wire Assembly (green 16") 1
45M27417Drain Plug1
PARTS AVAILABLE - NOT SHOWN
M18053Filler Neck Screen1
098227-53Wiring Decal1
097649-01Tradename Decal2
098493-01General Information Decal1
**Not available as an assembly, order parts separately.
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ILLUSTRATED
PARTS
2
BREAKDOWN
100,000 BTU/Hr
8-1
8-2
8-3
8-4
8-5
8-6
3
31
23
8-7
BURNER HEAD 100 EAI/EBIPFA/P 022
44
4
30
36
1
5
8
7
15
9
16
24
10
33
34
35
37
25
11
17
18
28
32
27
26
19
20
12
29
13
14
21
22
Burner Head Assembly
13-1
13-18
13-17
13-16
Motor and Pump Assembly
18
13-2
13-15
13-3
13-14
13-4
13-5
13-6
13-13
42
43
38
39
45
41
40
6
13-7
13-8
13-9
13-10
13-11
13-12
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PARTS LIST
100,000 BTU/Hr
This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts,
be sure to provide the correct model and serial numbers (from the model plate),
then the part number and description of the desired part.
KEYPARTPART
NO.NUMBERDESCRIPTIONQTY.
1098511-138Upper Shell1
2100647-01Screw, #10-16 x 1/2"8
3098512-31Combustion Chamber1
4M16660Photocell Bracket1
5HA3019Photocell Assembly1
6M27417Drain Plug1
7M10908-2Screw, #6-32 x 3/8"2
8 **Burner Head Assembly1
8-1M23103Nozzle1
8-2M10659-1Nozzle Seal Washer2
8-3M10809-1Nozzle Seal Spring1
8-4M8882Nozzle Seal Sleeve1
8-5M50924-03Burner Head Body1
8-6M50820-02Barb Fitting2
8-7M10962-2Spark Plug1
9M11084-27Screw, #10-16 x 1/2"3
10M50814-06Air Line1
11M51345-01Fuel Line1
12097293-01Fan1
13 **Motor and Pump Assembly1
13-1099656-01Motor (220V/60Hz)1
13-2079975-02Pump Body1
13-3FHPF3-2CScrew, #10-32 x 1/4"2
13-4M22009Insert1
13-5M22456-1Rotor1
13-6M50545End Pump Cover1
13-7M12179Intake Filter1
13-8M16545End Filter Cover1
13-9M8940Steel Ball (1/4" Dia.)1
13-10 M10993-1Pressure Relief Spring1
13-11 M27694Adjusting Screw1
13-12 M22997Plug1
13-13 M12461-31Screw, #10-32 x 1"4
13-14 M12244-1Output Filter1
13-15 M12461-31Screw, #10-32 x 1"6
13-16 M11637Lint Filter1
13-17 M50820-02Barb Fitting1
13-18 M8643Blade4
14M51114-01Fan Guard1
KEYPARTPART
NO.NUMBERDESCRIPTIONQTY.
15M50631Rubber Bumper2
16M12461-13Screw, #8-32 x 1/4"2
17098138-02Motor and Relay
M18053Filler Neck Screen1
098227-53Wiring Decal1
097650-01Tradename Decal2
098493-01General Information Decal1
**Not available as an assembly, order parts separately.
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ILLUSTRATED
PARTS
BREAKDOWN
150,000 BTU/Hr
2
1
3
7-1
7-2
7-3
7-4
7-5
7-6
Burner Head Assembly
44
46
28
37
7-7
BURNER HEAD 100 EAI/EBIPFA/P 022
4
43
6
7
5
8
11
14
23
24
38
30
31
19
12
25
22
21
13
45
20
29
40
9
10
16
15
39
26
27
47
32
17
18
10-1
10-2
10-18
10-17
10-16
10-15
Motor and Pump Assembly
20
10-3
10-14
10-4
10-5
10-6
10-13
35
36
10-7
42
33
34
41
10-8
10-9
10-10
10-11
10-12
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PARTS LIST
150,000 BTU/Hr
This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, be
sure to provide the correct model and serial numbers (from the model plate), then
the part number and description of the desired part.
KEY
NO.
1098511-138Upper Shell1
2100647-01Screw, #10-16 x 1/2"8
3098512-29Combustion Chamber1
4099229-01Photocell Bracket1
5M10908-2Screw, #6-32 x 3/8"2
6HA3019Photocell Assembly1
7 **Burner Head Assembly1
8M11084-27Screw, #10-16 x 1/2"3
9097293-01Fan1
10 **Motor and Pump Assembly1
HA2204Handles—2
2M12345-33Screw, #10-24 x 1 3/4"88
3M12342-3Wheel Support Frame1—
M12831-3Wheel Support Frame—1
4NTC-3CHex Nut, #10-2488
5097896-01Wheel22
6M28526Cap Nut22
7M51015-01Axle1—
M16801-2Axle—1
1
2
3
5
6
4
7
22
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WIRING
Power Plug
220V/60Hz
DIAGRAMS
ACCESSORIES
Purchase accessories from
your local dealer.
Green/
Yellow
Motor
Orange
Black
Spark Plug
Ignitor
Red
S or 2M or 3
Motor
Start
Relay
Figure 26 - Wiring Diagram
White
Red
L or 1
White
Terminal
Board
Red
White
Green
Red
Black
Photocell
White
Blue
Blue
B
Flame-
Out
Control
R
Reset
Button
AIR GAUGE KIT - HA1180
For all models. Special tool to
HEAVY DUTY WHEELS AND
HANDLE KIT - HA1202
For heavy duty applications.
Makes your heater even more
portable and convenient.
For 70,000 BTU/Hr model only.
check pump pressure.
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WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE
CERTIFICATE OF GENERAL
EQUIPMENT - LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY
DESA International warrants new Products sold by it to be
free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of
ninety days after date of delivery to the first user and subject to
the following conditions:
DESA International's obligation and liability under this
Warranty is expressly limited to repairing or replacing at DESA
International's option, any parts which appear to DESA International upon inspection to have been defective in material or
workmanship when shipped from the factory. Such parts shall
be provided at no cost to the user, at the business establishment
of any factory authorized service center or the factory during
regular working hours. The Warranty shall not apply to component parts or accessories of Products not manufactured by
DESA International and which carry the warranty of the manufacturer thereof, or to normal maintenance (such as pressure
adjustments) or to normal maintenance parts (such as filters
and spark plugs). Replacement or repair parts installed in the
Product covered by this Warranty are warranted only for the
remainder of this Warranty as if such parts were original components of said Product. DESA INTERNATIONAL MAKES NO
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW DESA INTERNATIONAL MAKES NO IMPLIED
WARRANTY AND MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PUR-
WARRANTY SERVICE
POSE. IN ANY EVENT IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING
THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF
THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY.
Any transportation charges, costs of installation, duty,
taxes or any other charges whatsoever must be borne by the
user. DESA International's obligation under this limited Warranty shall not include any liability for direct, indirect, incidental,
or consequential damage or delay. If requested by DESA
International, Products or parts for which a warranty claim is
made are to be returned transportation prepaid by user to the
factory. Any improper use, including operation after discovery
of defective or worn parts, operation beyond capacity, substitution of parts not approved by DESA International, or any
alteration or repair by others in such manner as in DESA
International's judgement affects the Product materially and
adversely, shall void this Warranty.
NO EMPLOYEE OR REPRESENTATIVE IS AUTHORIZED
TO CHANGE THIS WARRANTY IN ANY WAY OR GRANT
ANY OTHER WARRANTY UNLESS SUCH CHANGE IS
MADE IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY AN OFFICER OF DESA
INTERNATIONAL AT ITS HOME OFFICE.
Printed in U.S.A.
Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating
with the factory.
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.
A Service Manual is available by writing to the Technical Service
Department at: