Page 2 - PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER; WARNING: NOT FOR HOME; WARNINGS; Propane gas is odorless.
PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER 50,000 BTU/HR 2 105331 SAFETYINFORMATION WARNING: FIRE, BURN, IN- HALATION, AND EXPLOSIONHAZARD. KEEP SOLID COMBUS-TIBLES, SUCH AS BUILDING MA-TERIALS, PAPER OR CARD-B O A R D , A S A F E D I S T A N C EAWAY FROM THE HEATER ASRECOMMENDED BY THE IN-STRUCTIONS. NEVER USE TH...
Page 3 - OWNER’S MANUAL; UNPACKING; PROPANE SUPPLY; Average
OWNER’S MANUAL 3 105331 PRODUCTIDENTIFICATION Figure 1 - 50,000 BTU/Hr Model UNPACKING 1. Remove all packing items applied toheater for shipment. Keep plastic covercaps (attached to inlet connector andhose/regulator assembly) for storage. 2. Remove all items from carton. 3. Check all items for shipp...
Page 4 - THE FUEL SYSTEM; ASSEMBLY
PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER 50,000 BTU/HR 4 105331 Air For Combustion Air For Heating THEORY OFOPERATION Combustion Chamber THE FUEL SYSTEM The hose/regulator assembly attaches to thepropane gas supply. This provides fuel tothe heater. THE AIR SYSTEM The motor turns the fan. The fan pushes airinto a...
Page 5 - INSTALLATION; WARNING: Never use an open; VENTILATION; WARNING: Provide at least a
OWNER’S MANUAL 5 105331 INSTALLATION Valve Inlet Hose Figure 7 - Hose and Inlet Connector WARNING: Review and un- derstand the warnings in theSafety Information section, page2. They are needed to safely op-erate this heater. Follow all localcodes when using this heater. PropaneTank PropaneSupplyValv...
Page 6 - STORAGE; CAUTION: Disconnect heater; OPERATION; TO START HEATER; WARNING: Be sure motor and; TO STOP HEATER
PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER 50,000 BTU/HR 6 105331 OFF MED HIGH START/LOW STORAGE 1. Store propane tank(s) in safe manner.See Chapter 5 of Standard for Storageand Handling of Liquefied PetroleumGases, ANSI/NFPA 58. Follow all lo-cal codes. Always store propane tanksoutdoors. 2. Place plastic cover c...
Page 7 - REMEDY; TROUBLESHOOTING
OWNER’S MANUAL 7 105331 REMEDY 1. Check voltage to electrical outlet. If volt- age is good, check heater power cord forbreaks 2. Adjust motor/fan guard to keep fan from hitting inside of heater shell. Bend fanguard if necessary 3. Replace fan. See Fan, page 94. Replace motor. See Motor, page 8 1. Re...
Page 8 - WARNING: Never service; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER 50,000 BTU/HR 8 105331 SERVICEPROCEDURES WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, con-nected to propane supply, oper-ating, or hot. Severe burns andelectrical shock can occur. You can also visit DESA International’sT e c h n i c a l S e r v i c e w e b s i t ...
Page 9 - IGNITOR; Continued; WARNING: Make sure heater
OWNER’S MANUAL 9 105331 IGNITOR 1. Remove motor and fan guard fromheater (see Motor, page 8, steps 1through 5). 2. Remove black ignitor wire from piezoignitor. Access ignitor wire through un-derside of heater base (see Figure 17).Push wire up through bushing in heatershell. 3. Remove ignitor mountin...
Page 11 - PARTS LIST
OWNER’S MANUAL 11 105331 PARTS LIST RLP50VABLP50VAREM50PVA This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow theinstructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 12 of this manual. KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 104154-01 Combustion Chamber 1 2 M11084-26 He...
Page 12 - SPECIFICATIONS; Parts Under Warranty; WARNING: Use only original; ACCESSORIES; Part Number; Hose/Regulator Assembly
PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER 50,000 BTU/HR 12 105331 SPECIFICATIONS Output Rating (BTU/Hr) High 49,500 Low 30,000 Fuel Propane Vapor Only Fuel Consumption Gallons/Hour 2.19 / 1.09 Pounds/Hour 9.28 / 4.64 Supply Pressure To Regulator Minimum (for input adjustment) 10 psi Maximum 200 psi Regulator Outl...
Page 13 - NOTES
OWNER’S MANUAL 13 105331 NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________...
Page 14 - WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE; LIMITED WARRANTY; WARRANTY SERVICE; Complete the following information for future reference.; INTERNATIONAL; NOT A UPC
WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE LIMITED WARRANTY KEEP THIS WARRANTY For information, write: DESA International, P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, Kentucky 42102-9004 ATTN: Customer Service Department When writing, always include model number and serial number. 105331-01REV. B03/00 Model Serial No. Date of P...