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104163

PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER

30,000 BTU/Hr

STORAGE

1.

Store propane tank(s) in safe manner.
See Chapter 5 of Standard for Storage
and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum
Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58. 
Follow all lo-
cal codes. Always store propane tanks
outdoors.

2.

Place plastic cover caps over brass
fittings on inlet connector and hose/
regulator assembly.

3.

Store in dry, clean, and safe place. Do
not store hose/regulator assembly in-
side heater combustion chamber.

4.

When taking heater out of storage, al-
ways check inside of heater. Insects and
small animals may place foreign ob-
jects in heater. Remove motor and other
internal parts if needed to remove for-
eign objects (see Service Procedures,
page 8).

MAINTENANCE

 CAUTION: Disconnect heater

from propane supply tank(s).

 WARNINGS

• Never service heater while it is

plugged in, connected to pro-
pane supply, operating, or hot.
Severe burns and electrical
shock can occur.

• Keep heater clear and free from

combustible materials, gaso-
line, and other flammable va-
pors and liquids.

• Do not block the flow of com-

bustion or ventilation air.

1.

Keep heater clean. Clean heater annu-
ally or as needed to remove dust and
debris. If heater is dirty or dusty, clean
heater with a damp cloth. Use house-
hold cleaners on difficult spots.

2.

Inspect heater before each use. Check
connections for leaks. Apply mixture
of liquid soap and water to connections.
Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct
all leaks at once.

3.

Inspect hose/regulator assembly be-
fore each use. If hose is highly worn
or cut, replace with hose specified by
manufacturer.

SPECIFICATIONS

Output Rating (BTU/Hr)

30,000

Fuel

Propane Vapor Only

Fuel Consumption

Gallons/Hour

.33

Pounds/Hour

1.4

Supply Pressure To Regulator

Minimum (for purposes

20 psi

of input adjustment)
Maximum

Tank Pressure or 200 psi

Regulator Outlet Pressure

10 PSI

Manifold Pressure

10.1 PSI

Hot Air Output
     (CFM Approx)

175

Motor

3045 RPM

Electric Input

120 volt/60 hertz

Amperage

.6

Ignition

Manual, Piezo

Weight (Pounds)

Heater

9

Shipping

9.5

Size - L x W x H (Inches)

Heater

18.5 x 7.7 x 12.8

Temperature Range for Heater Operation

-20

°

 F to 85

°

 F*

* When running heater in temperatures above 85

°

 F, high internal temperatures may cause

thermal limit device to shut down heater.

4.

Have heater inspected yearly by a quali-
fied service agency.

5.

Keep inside of heater free from com-
bustible and foreign objects. Remove
motor and other internal parts if needed
to clean inside of heater (see Service
Procedures, 
page 8).

6.

Clean fan blades each season or as
needed (see Fan, page 9).

Summary of Contents for 30LP

Page 1: ...TRICAL 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 INSTRUC TIONS MANUAL LABELS ETC CONTA...

Page 2: ...Electrical grounding instructions This appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three p...

Page 3: ...gulator assembly attaches to the propane gas sup ply This provides fuel to the heater The Air System The motor turns the fan The fan pushes air into and around the combustion chamber This air is heate...

Page 4: ...ixture of liquidsoapandwatertoalljoints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once PROPANE SUPPLY Propane gas and propane tank s are to be furnished by the user Use this heater only with a...

Page 5: ...rol valve button see Figure 8 Push piezo ignitor button see Figure 8 Keep pushing ignitor button until the burner lights When burner lights keep auto matic control valve button pushed in Release butto...

Page 6: ...er is dirty or dusty clean heater with a damp cloth Use house hold cleaners on difficult spots 2 Inspect heater before each use Check connections for leaks Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to co...

Page 7: ...tenance page 6 Fan does not turn when heater is plugged in Heater will not ignite Heater shuts down while running OBSERVED FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY WARNING Never service heater while it is plugged...

Page 8: ...pitch 4 Remove two nuts and two screws that attach fan guard to motor using nut driver Remove fan guard from motor see Figure 11 5 Disconnect the green power cord wire from motor and remove black and...

Page 9: ...use soft cloth moistened with kerosene or solvent 6 Dry fan thoroughly 7 Place fan onto motor shaft Make sure set screw contacts flat surface on mo tor shaft Tighten set screw firmly 40 50 inch pounds...

Page 10: ...through notch in filler panel Attach ig nitor wire to piezo ignitor 7 Set gap between ignitor electrode and target plate to 17 see Figure 18 8 Test for spark Figure 17 Removing Ignitor Mounting Screw...

Page 11: ...www desatech com REPLACEMENT PARTS 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...

Page 12: ...12 104163 PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER 30 000 BTU Hr ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN BLP30 RLP30 REM30LP 20 2 9 10 17 11 3 22 12 15 5 19 18 13 7 8 4 16 21 14 6 1...

Page 13: ...x 3 8 1 9 101478 02 Fan 1 10 104156 01 Motor Assembly 1 11 103863 01 Fan Guard 1 12 097384 02 Captive Washer Nut 2 13 101480 12 Wire Assembly 1 14 104786 01 Handle Assembly 1 15 101732 05 Thermal Swi...

Page 14: ...ANY OTHER WARRANTY EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE DESA International assumes no responsibility for indirect incidental or cons...

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