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OWNER’S MANUAL 100 SIDE PV 002 150 SIDE PV 004 Models: B30, B70, B100, B150 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.
SAFETY INFORMATION 100743 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. Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea.
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Hot Air Outlet Upper Shell Lower Shell Fuel Tank Side Cover Flame-Out Control Reset Button Power Cord (Optional Extra) Figure 1 - 30/70,000 BTU/Hr Models Hot Air Outlet Lower Shell Fuel Cap Side Cover Figure 2 - 90,000 BTU/Hr Model Hot Air Outlet Lower...
UNPACKING ASSEMBLY (For 90,000 and 150,000 BTU/Hr Models Only) 100743 1. Remove all packing items applied to heater for shipment. 2. Remove all items from carton. 3. Check items for any shipping damage. If heater is damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought heater. These models are furnished with wheels and handles.
THEORY OF OPERATION Clean Heated Air Out FUELS The Fuel System: The air pump forces air through the air line. The air is then pushed through the burner head nozzle. This air causes fuel to lift from the tank. A fine mist of fuel is sprayed into the combustion chamber.
VENTILATION ELECTRICITY SUPPLY OPERATION 100743 Follow the minimum fresh, outside air ventilation requirements. If proper fresh, outside air ventilation is not provided, carbon monoxide poisoning can occur. Provide proper fresh, outside air ventilation before running heater. Provide a fresh air opening of at least three square feet (2800 square cm) for each 100,000 BTU/Hr rating.
Continued TROUBLE- SHOOTING 100743 Item How Often Spark plug Clean and regap every 600 hours operation or replace as needed. Fan blades Clean every season or as needed. See Fan, page 19. Motor Not required/permanently lubricated Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur.
SERVICE PROCEDURES Upper Shell Removal 1. Remove screws along each side of heater using 5/16" nut-driver. These screws attach upper and lower shells together. 2. Lift upper shell off. 3. Remove fan guard. Fuel Filter (30/70,000 BTU/Hr Models) 1. Remove side cover screws using 5/16"...
Spark Plug (30,000 BTU/Hr Model) 1. Remove upper shell (see page 10). 2. Remove fan (see page 19). 3. Remove fuel and air line hoses from nozzle assembly. 4. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug. 5. Remove two screws using 5/16"...
Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters 1. Remove upper shell (see page 10). 2. Remove filter end cover screws using 5/16" nut- driver. 3. Remove filter end cover. 4. Replace air output and lint filters. 5. Wash or replace air intake filter (see Preventative Maintenance Schedule, page 8).
Nozzle (30,000 BTU/Hr Model) 1. Remove upper shell (see page 10). 2. Remove fan (see page 19). 3. Remove fuel and air line hoses from nozzle assem- bly. 4. Turn nozzle assembly 1/4 turn to left and pull toward motor to remove. 5.
Nozzle (70/90,000 BTU/Hr Models) 1. Remove upper shell (see page 10). 2. Remove fan (see page 19). 3. Remove fuel and air line hoses from burner head. 4. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug. 5. Remove spark plug from burner head using 13/16"...
Pump Rotor (Procedure if rotor is binding) 1. Remove upper shell (see page 10). 2. Remove filter end cover screws using 5/16" nut- driver. 3. Remove filter end cover and air filters. 4. Remove pump plate screws using 5/16" nut- driver.
IMPORTANT: Remove fan from motor shaft before removing motor from heater. The weight of the motor resting on the fan could damage the fan pitch. 1. Remove upper shell (see page 10). 2. Use 1/8" allen wrench to loosen setscrew which holds fan to motor shaft.
WIRING DIAGRAMS White Spark Plug Orange Ignitor Motor Green/ Yellow Figure 37 - Wiring Diagram, 30,000 BTU/Hr Fitted with Flame-out Control (Optional Extra) White Spark Plug Orange Ignitor Motor Green/ Yellow S or 2 M or 3 Black Motor Start Relay L or 1 Figure 38 - Wiring Diagram, 70/90,000 BTU/Hr Fitted with Flame-out Control...
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WIRING DIAGRAMS 100743 White Motor Green/ Yellow Orange Orange Ignitor Spark Plug Figure 40 - Wiring Diagram, 30,000 BTU/Hr EEI Model White Spark Plug Orange Ignitor Motor Green/ Yellow M or 3 S or 2 Black Motor Start Relay L or 1 Figure 41 - Wiring Diagram, 70/90,000 BTU/Hr EEI Models White Spark Plug...
ACCESSORIES Purchase accessories from your local dealer. SPARE PARTS AIR GAUGE KIT - HA1180 For all models. Special tool to check pump pressure. STANDARD WHEELS AND HANDLE KIT - HA1206 Makes heater even more portable and convenient. Easy to assemble. For 30/70,000 BTU/Hr models.
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN WHEELS AND HANDLES FOR 90,000 AND 150,000 BTU/Hr MODELS 100743 KEY PART PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION HA2203 Handles HA2205 Handles M12345-33 Screw, #10-24 x 1 3/4" M12342-3 Wheel Support Frame M12831-3 Wheel Support Frame NTC-3C Hex Nut, #10-24 097896-01 Wheel M28526...
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 70,000 BTU/Hr 10-1 10-2 10-3 10-4 10-5 10-6 Burner Head Assembly 18-1 18-2 18-3 18-4 18-18 18-17 18-16 18-15 18-14 Motor and Pump Assembly MOTOR & PUMP 70 EAI/EBI PFA/P 007 10-7 BURNER HEAD 70 EAI/EBI PFA/P 018 18-5 18-6 18-7...
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PARTS LIST 70,000 BTU/Hr PART PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION M51104-01 Handle 098511-54 Upper Shell M15823-27 Screw, #10-16 x 1/2" 098512-12 Combustion Chamber M11084-29 Screw, #10-16 x 3/4" M16660 Photocell Bracket M10908-2 Screw, #6-32 x 3/8" HA3019 Photocell Assembly M15779-27 Power Cord Burner Head Assembly 10-1 M50880-01...
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 90,000 BTU/Hr BURNER HEAD 100 EAI/EBI Burner Head Assembly 13-1 13-3 13-2 13-18 13-17 13-16 13-15 13-14 Motor and Pump Assembly MOTOR & PUMP 100 EAI/EBI PFA/P 010 PFA/P 022 13-4 13-5 13-6 13-7 13-8 13-9 13-13 13-12 13-10 13-11...
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PARTS LIST 90,000 BTU/Hr PART PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 098511-61 Upper Shell M15823-27 Screw, #10-16 x 1/2" 098512-07 Combustion Chamber M16660 Photocell Bracket HA3019 Photocell Assembly M27417 Drain Plug M10908-2 Screw, #6-32 x 3/8" Burner Head Assembly M23103 Nozzle M10659-1 Nozzle Seal Washer M10809-1 Nozzle Seal Spring M8882...
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 150,000 BTU/Hr BURNER HEAD 150 EAI/EBI PFA/P 028 Burner Head Assembly 22-1 22-2 22-3 22-4 22-18 22-17 22-16 22-15 22-14 MOTOR & PUMP 150 EAI/EBI PFA/P 013 Motor and Pump Assembly 22-5 22-6 22-7 22-8 22-9 22-10 22-11 22-13 22-12...
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PARTS LIST 150,000 BTU/Hr PART PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 098511-58 Upper Shell 098068-01 Heat Deflector 098512-02 Combustion Chamber M16660 Photocell Bracket HA3019 Photocell Assembly 099125-02 Terminal Board M10908-2 Screw, #6-32 x 3/8" Burner Head Assembly M18022 Nozzle M10659-1 Nozzle Seal Washer M10809-1 Nozzle Seal Spring M8882...
WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE EQUIPMENT - LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY DESA International warrants new Products sold by it to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of ninety days after date of delivery to the first user and subject to the following conditions: DESA International's obligation and liability under this Warranty is expressly limited to repairing or replacing at DESA...
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