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Variable

30,000, 40,000,

50,000 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.

PROPANE CONSTRUCTION
HEATER

OWNER’S MANUAL

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GENERAL HAZARD WARNING:

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THIS
HEATER, CAN RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY LOSS OR
DAMAGE FROM HAZARDS OF FIRE, EXPLOSION, BURN, ASPHYXIATION, CARBON MONOX-
IDE POISONING, AND/OR ELECTRICAL 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 INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL, LABELS, ETC. CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................ 2

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ..................................................... 3

UNPACKING ............................................................................... 3

PROPANE SUPPLY .................................................................... 3

THEORY OF OPERATION ......................................................... 4

ASSEMBLY ................................................................................. 4

INSTALLATION ........................................................................... 4

VENTILATION ............................................................................. 5

OPERATION ............................................................................... 5

STORAGE ................................................................................... 6

MAINTENANCE .......................................................................... 6

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................ 7

SERVICE PROCEDURES .......................................................... 8

ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST ....... 10

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 12

ACCESSORIES ........................................................................ 12

REPLACEMENT PARTS .......................................................... 12

OWNER’S REGISTRATION FORM .......................................... 13

WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE ........................ Back Cover

Summary of Contents for BLP50VA

Page 1: ...IOUS BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE FROM HAZARDS OF FIRE EXPLOSION BURN ASPHYXIATION CARBON MONOX IDE POISONING AND OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK ONLY PERSONS WHO CAN UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE INSTRU...

Page 2: ...A 58 and the Natural Gas Installation Code CAN CGA B149 2 This in structs on the safe storage and handling of propane gases Use only the electrical voltage and frequency specified on model plate The e...

Page 3: ...r is designed to operate with a minimum 20 pound propane tank You may need two or more tanks or one larger tank in colder weather Use a 100 pound tank for longer operation or in very cold weather Less...

Page 4: ...ator assembly attaches to the propane gas supply This provides fuel to the heater TheAirSystem Themotorturnsthefan Thefanpushesairintoand around the combustion chamber This air is heated and provides...

Page 5: ...0 feet long use 14 AWG rated cord 4 Plug extension cord into a 120 volt 60 hertz 3 hole grounded outlet Motorwillstart Fanwillturn forcingairoutfrontofheater 5 Open propane supply valve on propane tan...

Page 6: ...nk s in safe manner See Chapter 5 of Stan dard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases ANSI NFPA 58 Follow all local codes Always store propane tanks outdoors 2 Place plastic cover caps...

Page 7: ...Fan page 8 4 Clean heater See Maintenance page 6 POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 No electrical power to heater 2 Fan hitting inside of heater shell 3 Fan blades bent 4 Defective motor 1 User did not follow installat...

Page 8: ...r If any part of the electrical system is damaged you must replace motor MOTOR 1 Remove three screws that attach fan guard to heater shell 2 Remove motor and fan guard from heater shell see Figure 10...

Page 9: ...gh bushing in heater shell Attach ignitor wire to piezo ignitor 7 Set gap between ignitor electrode and target plate to 17 see Figure 16 SERVICE PROCEDURES Continued Rear Head Figure 15 Removing Ignit...

Page 10: ...more information visit www desatech com 28 27 15 17 18 21 1 2 3 2 4 6 7 9 11 21 22 23 24 25 19 2 10 26 16 12 13 14 5 20 20 8 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS BLP50VA REM50PVA RLP50VA RM50PVA ILLUST...

Page 11: ...nob Control 1 9 105341 01 Burner Assembly 1 10 099539 01 Electrode Ignitor 1 11 M11084 38 Hex Tap Screw 8 18 x 3 8 1 12 101478 03 Fan 1 13 105332 01 Motor 1 14 103863 01 Fan Guard 1 15 097384 02 Capti...

Page 12: ...Not Under Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s either contact your nearest Parts Cen tral or call DESA International at 1 866 672 6040...

Page 13: ...Dyna Glo Dura Heat Paulin Coleman Vogelzang American Other ___________________________________ 12 Who selected the product Male Female Both 13 Level of Education of Purchaser High School Vocation Tec...

Page 14: ...2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 Postage Required TM TAPE TAPE...

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Page 16: ...s no responsibility for indirect incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations or exclusions may not ap...

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