Page 2 - PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER; WARNING: NOT FOR HOME; WARNINGS; Propane gas is odorless.
2 105338 PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER 50,000 BTU/HR 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
3 105338 OWNER’S MANUAL 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
4 105338 PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER 50,000 BTU/HR THEORY OFOPERATION 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 and around the combustion chamber.This air is heated an...
Page 5 - INSTALLATION; WARNING: Never use an open; VENTILATION; WARNING: Provide at least a
5 105338 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 - OPERATION; TO START HEATER; WARNING: Be sure motor and; TO STOP HEATER; STORAGE; CAUTION: Disconnect heater
6 105338 PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER 50,000 BTU/HR OFF MED HIGH START/LOW OPERATION 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. TO START HEATER 1. Follow all insta...
Page 7 - REMEDY; TROUBLESHOOTING
7 105338 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; WARNING: Never service
8 105338 PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER 50,000 BTU/HR SERVICEPROCEDURES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM The entire electrical system for this heater iscontained within the motor. If any part of theelectrical system is damaged, you must re-place motor. MOTOR 1. Remove three screws that attach fanguard to heater shell...
Page 9 - IGNITOR; Fan; Continued; WARNING: Make sure heater
9 105338 OWNER’S MANUAL 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
11 105338 OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST RM50PVA 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 Hex Tap Screw, #1...
Page 12 - SPECIFICATIONS; PARTS UNDER WARRANTY; WARNING: Use only original; ACCESSORIES; Part Number; Hose/Regulator Assembly
12 105338 PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER 50,000 BTU/HR 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
13 105338 OWNER’S MANUAL 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. 105338-01REV. B03/00 Model Serial No. Date of P...