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OWNER’S MANUAL

TO START HEATER

1.

Follow all ventilation and safety infor-
mation.

2.

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

3.

Attach fuel cap.

4.

Turn thermostat knob clockwise to the
HIGH position.

5.

Plug power cord of heater into three-
prong, grounded extension cord. Exten-
sion 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

6.

Plug extension cord into standard 120
volt/60 hertz, three-hole, grounded out-
let. 

Note:

 Ignitor will preheat for five

seconds then heater will start.

7.

Adjust thermostat knob to the desired set-
ting. 

Note:

 A cold heater may affect the

thermostat setting. Further adjustment
may be needed until the heater cycles at
the desired setting. This thermostat is a
general-heating control. It is not intended
for precise temperature control.

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.

Turn thermostat knob clockwise to the
HIGH position.

3.

Plug extension cord into standard 120 volt/
60 hertz, three-hole, grounded outlet.

Note:

 Ignitor will preheat for five sec-

onds then heater will start.

4.

Adjust thermostat knob to the desired
setting.

OPERATION

 WARNING: Review and un-

derstand the warnings in the
Safety Information section, page
2. They are needed to safely oper-
ate this heater. Follow all local
codes when using this heater.

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.

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 To

See Storing, Transporting, or
Shipping
, above

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

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 dur-
ing future use.

4.

Replace fuel cap and drain plug. Prop-
erly 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: 

Do not store kerosene over

summer months for use during next heating
season. Using old fuel could damage heater.

How Often

Flush every 150-200 hours  of  opera-
tion 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 re-
place as needed

No maintenance required

Clean each season or as needed

Not required/permanently lubricated

Summary of Contents for ARL B110BT

Page 1: ... S MANUAL IMPORTANT Read and understand this manual before assembling start ing or servicing heater Improper use of heater can cause serious injury Keep this manual for future reference Heater Size 110 000 Btu Hr Models B110BT R110BT and REM110BT H S I Series ...

Page 2: ...ed by a fire at lower elevation h Fuel storage shall be in accordance with the federal state or local author ity having jurisdiction Never use heater where gasoline paint thinner or other highly flammable va pors are present Follow all local ordinances and codes when using heater Heaters used in the vicinity of tarpau lins canvas or similar enclosure mate rials shall be located a safe distance fro...

Page 3: ...ly 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 flangewithholesonwheelsupportframe 4 Placefronthandle andrearhandleifpro vided on top of fuel tank flange Insert screwsthroughhandle s fueltankflange and wheel support frame Attach nut finger tight after each screw is inserted 5 After all screws are in...

Page 4: ...ly flammable fuels VENTILATION Figure 3 Cross Section Operational View Clean Heated Air Out 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 Fuel Filter Air Line To B...

Page 5: ... ate this heater Follow all local codes when using this heater 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 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING Neverserviceheaterwhile it is p...

Page 6: ...seeing the flame 6 Dirty photocell lens 7 Bad electrical connection between pho tocell and ignition control assembly 8 Defective photocell 9 Defective ignition control assembly REMEDY 1 Check circuit breaker in electrical panel 2 Turn thermostat knob to a higher setting 3 Check all electrical connections See Wiring Diagram page 11 4 See Ignition Control Assembly page 10 5 If fan does not turn free...

Page 7: ... Tighten setscrew firmly 40 50 inch pounds 8 Replace fan guard and upper shell AIR OUTPUT AIR INTAKE AND LINT FILTERS 1 Remove upper shell see Upper Shell Removal column 1 2 Remove filter end cover screws using 5 16 nut driver 3 Remove filter end cover 4 Replace air output and lint filters 5 Wash or replace air intake filter see Preventative Maintenance Schedule page 5 6 Replace filter end cover 7...

Page 8: ...bracket on top see Figure 11 7 Remove ignitor screw with a 1 4 nut driver Carefully remove ignitor from nozzle adapter bracket 8 Carefully remove replacement ignitor from styrofoam packing 9 Carefully guide ignitor into opening in nozzle adapter bracket Do not strike ignitor element Attach ignitor to nozzle adapter bracket with screw using a 1 4 nut driver see Figure 11 Torque 8 to 15 in lbs Do no...

Page 9: ...e Fuel and Air Line Re placement and Proper Routing 12 Replace fan see page 7 13 Replace fan guard and upper shell see page 7 Fuel Line Hose Nozzle Adapter Assembly Combustion Chamber Air Line Hose Burner Strap Photocell Bracket FUEL AND AIR LINE REPLACEMENT AND PROPER ROUTING 1 Remove upper shell see page 7 2 Remove side cover screws using 5 16 nut driver 3 Remove side cover 4 Inspect fuel and ai...

Page 10: ...o 003 004 if needed see Figure 17 Note Rotate rotor one full turn to in sure the gap is 003 004 at tightest position Adjust if needed 10 Install blades pump plate air filters and filter end cover 11 Replace fan guard and upper shell 12 Adjust pump pressure see page 7 Note If rotor is still binding proceed as follows 13 Perform steps 1 through 6 above 14 Place fine grade sandpaper 600 grit on flat ...

Page 11: ...or No 1 Fuel Oil Fuel Tank Capacity U S Gal 9 0 Fuel Consumption Gal Per Hr 8 Electric Requirements 120 V 60 Hz Amperage Normal Run 3 6 Hot Air Output CFM 490 Motor RPM 3440 Motor HP 1 5 Shipping Weight Approximate Pounds 58 Heater Weight without Fuel Approximate Pounds 49 Figure 20 Wiring Diagram WIRING DIAGRAM Blue Photocell Power Plug 120V 60Hz Ignitor Ignitor Blue White Red Yellow Yellow Green...

Page 12: ...11 12 15 25 26 27 24 28 29 20 22 21 30 31 17 14 14 33 34 35 36 32 26 13 18 5 4 6 7 8 7 2 7 1 7 5 7 4 7 3 40 39 38 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN B110BT R110BT REM110BT Motor and Pump Assembly 10 11 10 13 10 17 10 16 10 15 10 14 10 13 10 12 10 10 10 1 10 2 10 3 10 4 10 5 10 6 10 7 10 8 10 9 ...

Page 13: ... M10993 1 Relief Spring 1 10 11 M27694 Adjusting Screw 1 10 12 M22997 Plug 1 10 13 M12461 31 Screw 10 32 x 1 10 10 14 M12244 1 Output Filter 1 10 15 M11637 Lint Filter 1 10 16 M50820 02 Barb Fitting 1 10 17 M8643 Blade 4 11 M50631 Rubber Bumper 2 12 101206 01 Motor Mounting Bracket 1 13 101695 01 Button Plug 1 14 104068 02 Ignition Control Assembly 1 15 NTC 4C Hex Lock Nut 1 4 20 2 16 M51114 01 Fa...

Page 14: ... 2 if equipped 2 M12345 33 Screw 10 24 x 1 3 4 B110BT 8 REM110BT R110BT 6 3 M12342 3 Wheel Support Frame 1 4 NTC 3C Hex Nut 10 24 B110BT 8 REM110BT R110BT 6 5 097896 04 Wheel Master and Remington 2 097896 01 Wheel Reddy 2 6 M28526 Cap Nut 2 7 M51015 01 Axle 1 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY 100621 06 Thermostat Decal 1 PARTS LIST 5 7 6 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN ...

Page 15: ...art s call DESA International s Parts De partment at 1 800 972 7879 for referral in formation Parts Centrals are listed in the AuthorizedServiceCenterbookletsupplied with heater When calling DESA International have ready model number of your heater the replacement part number AIR GAUGE KIT HA1180 Special tool to check pump pressure A 008 IGNITION CONTROL ASSEMBLY PHOTOCELL TESTER HA1170 Special to...

Page 16: ... 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 ...

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