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30,000 Btu/Hr

PROPANE CONSTRUCTION
FORCED AIR HEATER

OWNER’S MANUAL

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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.

Save this manual for future reference.

Save this manual for future reference.

 

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

FUNDAMENTALS OF OPERATION ........................................... 3

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

PROPANE SUPPLY .................................................................... 4

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

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

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

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

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

SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................... 6

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

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

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

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

TECHNICAL SERVICE ............................................................. 12

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

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

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

Summary of Contents for RM30SP

Page 1: ...RY 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...

Page 2: ...al ordinances and codes refer to the Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas ANSI NFPA 58 and the Propane Gas Installation Code CAN CGA B149 2 This instructs on the safe storage and handling of propane gases Use only the electrical voltage and frequency specified on model plate The electrical connections and grounding of the heater shall follow the National Electric Code ANSI N...

Page 3: ...or Power Cord Piezo Ignitor Button Automatic Control Valve Button Hose Regulator Assembly Handle Figure 1 30 000 BTU Hr Model FUNDAMENTALS OF OPERATION The Fuel System The hose regulator assembly attaches to the propane gas supply This provides fuel to the heater The Air System The motor turns the fan The fan pushes air into andaroundthecombustionchamber Thisairisheatedandprovides a stream of clea...

Page 4: ...GAB149 2 Yourlocal library or fire department will have this booklet The amount of propane gas ready for use from propane tanks varies Two factors decide this amount 1 The amount of propane gas in tank s 2 The temperature of tank s This heater 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 long...

Page 5: ... motor and fan are running before pushing in automatic control valve button Flamescouldflashoutsideheaterifmotorandfanare not running 6 Push in and hold automatic control valve button see Figure 8 Push piezo ignitor button see Figure 8 Keep pushing ig nitor button until the burner lights When burner lights keep automatic control valve button pushed in Release button after 30 seconds This activates...

Page 6: ...r cut replace with hose specified by manufacturer 4 Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service agency 5 Keep inside of heater free from combustible and foreign ob jects 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 SPECIFICATIONS Output Rating BTU Hr 30 000 Fuel Propane Vap...

Page 7: ...n See Fan pages 8 and 9 4 Clean heater See Maintenance 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 in con nected to propane supply operating or hot Severe burns and electrical shock can occur 1 No electrical power to heater 2 Fan hitting inside of heat...

Page 8: ...hich holds fan to motor shaft see Figure 10 Remove fan Be careful not to damage the fan blade 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 white wire terminals 6 Discard old motor 7 Attach green power cord wire to motor 8 Attach fan guard to new...

Page 9: ...ectrode and target plate to 17 see Figure 15 Figure 14 Removing Ignitor Mounting Screw and Ignitor Figure 15 Clearance between Ignitor Electrode and Target Plate Figure 13 Removing Ignitor Wire from Piezo Ignitor Ignitor Mounting Screw Ignitor Electrode Gap Area Ignitor Wire Piezo Ignitor Underside of Heater 5a If replacing fan remove old fan and discard Go to step 7 below 5b If cleaning fan use s...

Page 10: ...desatech com For more information visit www desatech com ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS BLP30 REM30LP RLP30 RM30LP RM30SPA 20 2 9 10 17 11 3 22 12 15 5 19 18 13 7 8 4 16 21 14 6 1 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN BLP30 REM30LP RLP30 RM30LP RM30SPA ...

Page 11: ...6 103894 01 Target Bracket Kit 1 7 104162 01 Electrode Ignitor 1 8 M11084 38 Hex Tap Screw 8 18 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 Switch Kit 1 16 103895 01 Rear Head Kit 1 17 098219 17 Cord Power Supply 1 18 104146 01 Thermocouple 1 19 10...

Page 12: ...s or fatal injuries This will also protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty Parts 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 s Technical Service Department at 1 866 672 6040 When calling DESA International have ready your name your address mo...

Page 13: ...e 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 Technical School Some College Completed College Graduate School 14 Age of Purchaser Under 20 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 or Over 15 Buyer s total annual household income Under 19 999 20 000 to 34 999 35 ...

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Page 16: ...onal assumes 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 apply to you This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state KEEP THIS WARRANTY WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE We reserve ...

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