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GENERAL HAZARD WARNING:

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUC-
TIONS PROVIDED WITH THIS HEATER, CAN RESULT IN DEATH,
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE
FROM HAZARDS OF FIRE, EXPLOSION, BURN, ASPHYXIATION,
CARBON MONOXIDE 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.

RM100LP

PROPANE

CONSTRUCTION

HEATERS

OWNER’S MANUAL

IMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual before assem-
bling, starting, or servicing heater. Improper use of heater can
cause serious injury. Keep this manual for future reference.

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Summary of Contents for RM100LP

Page 1: ...D 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 RM100LP PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATERS OWNER S MANUAL IMPORTANT Read and understand this manual before assem bling starting or servicing heater Improper use of heater can cau...

Page 2: ...nadian Electrical Code Part 1 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 prong receptacle or extension cord Approved by the New York City Fire Department under Certificate of Approval 4953 To be used only at construction site with applicable New...

Page 3: ...automatic control valve and out the nozzle 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 spark trans former and ignitor lights the main burner The Safety Control System This sys tem causes the heater to shut down if the flame goes out Figure 2 Cross Section Operation...

Page 4: ... by the user Use this heater only with a propane vapor withdrawal supply system See Chapter 5 of the Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas ANSI NFPA 58 and the Propane Installation Code CAN CGA B149 2 Your local library or fire de partment will have this booklet The amount of propane gas ready for use from propane tanks varies Two factors de cide this amount 1 The amount of ...

Page 5: ...r goes out turn off gas Turn control knob fully clockwise to the lowest position Check fuel supply If adequate fuel is available restart heater beginning at step 1 TO STOP HEATER 1 Tightly close propane supply valve on propane tank s 2 Wait a few seconds Heater will burn gas left in supply hoses 3 Turn control knob to the OFF position 4 Unplug heater STORAGE 1 Store propane tank s in safe manner S...

Page 6: ...ee Fan page 7 5 Clean heater See Maintenance page 5 WARNING Use only in areas free of high dust content 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 installation or operation instructions properly 2 No spark at ignitor To test for spark follow step 8 under Ignitor page 8 If you see spark at ignitor have heater servic...

Page 7: ...Figure 8 5 Place setscrew on flat of shaft Tighten setscrew firmly 40 50 inch pounds 6 Place motor motor mount and fan guard into rear of heater shell see Motor steps 14 through 18 Motor shaft Fan Setscrew Figure 8 Fan Motor Shaft and Setscrew Location Figure 9 Fan Cross Section Fan Hub Setscrew Motor Transformer Green Lead Continued 6 Carefully pull motor and fan out of shell IMPORTANT Be careful...

Page 8: ... ignitor electrode and nozzle to 13 15 see Figure 12 8 Test for spark WARNING Make sure heater is disconnected from propane supply Heater could ignite caus ing severe burns Plug into extension cord and watch for spark between ignitor electrode and nozzle 9 Place motor motor mount and fan guard into rear of heater shell see Motor page 7 steps 14 through 18 ACCESSORIES Purchase accessories and parts...

Page 9: ...ER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s either contact your nearest Parts Central or call DESA International s Tech nical Service Department at 1 800 323 5190 When calling DESA International have ready your name your address model number of your heater how heater was malfunctioning purchase date In most cases we will ask you to return...

Page 10: ...NE CONSTRUCTION HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 100 000 Btu Hr 2 5 6 7 21 NOTE Screws are standard hardware items 14 15 2 12 13 16 2 8 9 10 18 19 20 21 4 11 26 3 1 2 22 23 17 29 30 32 34 35 33 26 25 31 32 33 27 28 28 31 27 24 11 ...

Page 11: ...3 Control Knob 1 18 101732 04 Thermal Switch Kit Incl Wire Assemblies 1 19 102487 01 lgnitor Electrode 1 20 097806 02 lgnitor Cable 1 21 M11084 38 Screw Hex TPG 8 18 X 38 2 22 098219 17 Power Cord 1 23 M11143 1 Strain Relief Bushing 1 24 103846 01 Valve Kit 1 25 102601 01 Ignition Control 1 26 079010 30 Wire Assembly Relay 1 27 079010 19 Wire Assembly Relay 1 28 097951 14 Wire Assembly Relay 1 29 ...

Page 12: ... allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE LIMITED WARRANTY KEEP THIS WARRANTY For information write DESA International P O Box 90004 Bowling Green Kentucky 42102 9004 ATT...

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