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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 INSTRUC- TIONS MANUAL, LABELS, ETC. CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. HEATER RM30LP...
30,000 BTU/Hr PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS WARNING: FIRE, BURN, IN- HALATION, AND EXPLOSION HAZARD. KEEP SOLID COMBUS- TIBLES, SUCH AS BUILDING MA- TERIALS, PAPER OR CARD- BOARD, A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE HEATER AS RECOMMENDED BY THE IN- STRUCTIONS.
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Hot Air Outlet (Front) Piezo Ignitor Button Automatic Control Valve Button Figure 1 - 30,000 BTU/Hr Model FUNDAMENTALS OF OPERATION The Fuel System: The hose/regulator assembly attaches to the propane gas sup- ply. This provides fuel to the heater. The Air System: The motor turns the fan.
30,000 BTU/Hr PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER ASSEMBLY 1. Remove screw from top of fan guard. Discard screw. 2. Insert nut clip (provided with handle) with flat side facing up through slot in top of shell. Align holes in nut clip with screw hole behind slot in top of shell.
VENTILATION WARNING: Provide at least a one square foot opening of fresh, outside air while running heater. If proper fresh, outside air venti- lation is not provided, carbon monoxide poisoning can occur. Provide proper fresh, outside air ventilation before running heater. 105343 OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATION...
30,000 BTU/Hr PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER STORAGE CAUTION: Disconnect heater from propane supply tank(s). 1. Store propane tank(s) in safe manner. See Chapter 5 of Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58. Follow all lo- cal codes. Always store propane tanks outdoors.
TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s Technical Service web site at www.desatech.com. OBSERVED FAULT Fan does not turn when heater is plugged in. Heater will not ignite. Heater shuts down while running. 105343 OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, connected to propane supply, operating, or hot.
30,000 BTU/Hr PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES You can also visit DESA International’s Technical Service web site at www.desatech.com. WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, con- nected to propane supply, oper- ating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur.
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SERVICE PROCEDURES Continued 1. Remove three screws that attach fan guard to heater shell. 2. Remove motor and fan guard from heater shell (see Figure 13). 3. Use hex wrench to loosen set screw that holds fan to motor shaft (see Figure 14). 4.
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30,000 BTU/Hr PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES Continued IGNITOR 1. Remove motor and fan guard from heater (see Motor, page 8, steps 1 and 2). 2. Remove black ignitor wire from piezo ignitor. Access ignitor wire through un- derside of heater base (see Figure 16). Push wire up through notch in filler panel.
If they can not supply an accessory or part, either con- tact your nearest Parts Central (listed in the separate Authorized Service Center book- let) or contact DESA International for refer- ral information. DESA International P.O. Box 90004...
PARTS LIST RM30LP PART 104154-01 104152-01 M11143-1 M11084-27 099237-01 103894-01 104162-01 M11084-38 101478-02 104156-01 103863-01 097384-02 101480-12 104786-01 101732-05 103895-01 098219-17 104146-01 104144-01 102445-01 104153-01 M12461-14 097941-31 104161-01 104160-01 LPA3120 LPA4020 105343 This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 11 of this manual.
WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE 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.
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