Owner's Manual

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PORTABLE FORCED

AIR HEATER

OWNER’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.

Fill In For Your Records

Model No. ___________________

(Located on side panel)

Serial No. ___________________

(Located on fuel tank)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

UNPACKING ................................................................2

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

THEORY OF OPERATION ..........................................3

FUELS .........................................................................3

VENTILATION..............................................................3

OPERATION ................................................................4

OPERATION WITH PORTABLE GENERATOR ..........4

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..........4

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................5

SERVICE PROCEDURES ...........................................6

TECHNICAL SERVICE ................................................9

REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................. 9

STORING, TRANSPORTING, OR SHIPPING.............9

SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................10

WIRING DIAGRAM ....................................................10

ACCESSORIES ......................................................... 11

ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN .....................12

PARTS LIST...............................................................13

WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE ....................... 14

Heater Sizes:

40,000, 55,000, and

60,000 Btu/Hr

H.S.I. Series

Summary of content (14 pages)

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PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATER OWNER’S MANUAL Heater Sizes: 40,000, 55,000, and 60,000 Btu/Hr H.S.I. Series 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. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................. 2 UNPACKING ................................................................ 2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ......................................
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• SAFETY INFORMATION • UNPACKING SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning. DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, and/or nausea.
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• • • • PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Hot Air Outlet PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION THEORY OF OPERATION FUELS VENTILATION FUELS Handle Upper Shell Lower Shell Fan Guard Air Filter End Cover Fuel Tank Fuel Cap Side Cover WARNING: Use only kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil to avoid risk of fire or explosion. Never use gasoline, naphtha, paint thinners, alcohol, or other highly flammable fuels. Do not use heavy fuels such as No. 2 fuel oil or No. 2 Diesel.
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• OPERATION • OPERATION WITH PORTABLE GENERATOR • PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TO STOP HEATER Unplug extension cord from outlet. 3. 4. 5. Refer to Operation, column one of this page, for starting, stopping, and resetting heater procedures. Ground Lug OPERATION WITH PORTABLE GENERATOR WARNING: Before operating heater or any appliance from a portable generator, verify that generator has been properly connected to earth ground.
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• TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. FAULT CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Motor does not start five seconds after heater is plugged in 1. No power to heater 1. Check circuit breaker in electrical panel WARNING: High voltage! 2.
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• SERVICE PROCEDURES PUMP PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT SERVICE PROCEDURES Fan 1. Motor WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. 2. 3. Flush UPPER SHELL REMOVAL 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove screws along each side of heater using 5/16" nut-driver. These screws attach upper and lower shells together. Lift upper shell off. Remove fan guard. Motor Shaft Setscrew 5. 6.
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• SERVICE PROCEDURES SERVICE PROCEDURES Continued IGNITOR 1. 2. WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. 3. 4. FUEL FILTER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Remove 4 side cover screws using 5/16" nut-driver. Remove side cover. Pull upper fuel line off fuel filter neck. Carefully pry bushing and fuel filter out of fuel tank. Wash fuel filter with clean fuel and replace in tank. Attach upper fuel line to fuel filter neck.
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• SERVICE PROCEDURES SERVICE PROCEDURES Nozzle Face Combustion Chamber Nozzle/Adapter Assembly Continued NOZZLE ASSEMBLY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Remove upper shell (see page 6). Remove fan (see page 6). Remove fuel and air line hoses from nozzle assembly (see Figure 12). Turn nozzle assembly 1/4 turn to left and pull toward motor to remove (see Figure 13). Place plastic hex-body into vise and lightly tighten.
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• • • • SERVICE PROCEDURES TECHNICAL SERVICE Continued You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. IGNITION CONTROL ASSEMBLY (Procedure for Replacing Fuse) WARNING: High Voltage! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Unplug heater Remove side cover screws (4) using 5/16" nut-driver to expose ignition control assembly. Remove fuse cover (see Figure 18). Remove fuse from fuse clips. Replace fuse with fuse of the same type and rating (GMA-10).
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• SPECIFICATIONS • WIRING DIAGRAM SPECIFICATIONS Output Rating (Btu/Hr) Fuel Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. Gal.) Fuel Consumption (Gal. Per Hr.) Pump Pressure (p.s.i.) Electric Requirements Amperage (Normal Run) Hot Air Output (CFM) Motor RPM Motor HP Shipping Weight (Approximate Pounds) Heater Weight without Fuel (Approximate Pounds) 40,000 55,000 and 60,000 Use Only Kerosene or No. 1 Fuel Oil 3.0 5.0 .30 .44 3.0 3.4 120 V/60 Hz 120 V/60 Hz 2.0 2.
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• ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES Purchase accessories and parts from your nearest dealer or service center. If they can not supply these accessories or parts, either contact your nearest Parts Central or DESA International at 1-800-458-6860 for referral information. Parts Centrals are listed in the Authorized Service Center booklet supplied with heater. THERMOSTAT KIT HA1210 AIR GAUGE KIT - HA1180 Keeps your building at the temperature you select day and night. Helps economize on fuel.
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• ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 4 1 2 40,000, 55,000, AND 60,000 BTU/HR H.S.I. SERIES 5 9-1 31 9-2 9-6 9-5 3 9 7 6 11 9-4 9-3 8 21 10 12 18 13 20 22 16 23 24 25 28 26 27 30 29 35 34 12-1 12-2 19 17 12-3 15 12-4 12-5 14 33 32 12-6 12-7 12-18 12-17 12-16 12-8 12-9 12-15 12-10 12-14 Motor and Pump Assembly 12-19 12-13 12-12 For more information, visit www.desatech.
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• PARTS LIST PARTS LIST 40,000, 55,000, AND 60,000 BTU/HR H.S.I. SERIES KEY NO.
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WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model No. Serial No. Date of Purchase (To be filled in by purchaser) LIMITED WARRANTY DESA International warrants this product and any parts thereof, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of first purchase when operated and maintained in accordance with instructions. This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser, when proof of purchase is provided.