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VENTED PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATER
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODELS: 160-IF, 280-IF
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 Preventative Maintenance ................................... 5
Unpacking .......................................................... 3 Troubleshooting .......
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e) At no time shall more than one dayʼs supply SAFETY INFORMATION of heater fuel be stored inside a building in the vicinity of the heater. Bulk fuel storage WARNING: This product con- shall be outside the structure. tains and/or generates chemicals f) All fuel storage shall be located a minimum known to the State of California of 25 feet (762cm) from heaters, torches, to cause cancer or birth defects welding equipment and similar sources or other reproductive harm. of ignition (except
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4. Unscrew the locking screws on hub locking SAFETY INFORMATION bar (see Figure 2). Continued 5. Remove the wheels from the hot air outlet 18. Never move, handle, refuel or service a hot, (stored for shipping). operating or plugged-in heater. 6. Lift the heater from the air outlet end. 19. Never attach heater to external fuel tank. 7. Insert the wheels onto the axle. 20. Heaters used in the vicinity of tarpaulins, 8. Insert the locking washer (which is in the canvas or similar enclosure ma
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4. Flip switch (3 on Electric Control Panel, FUELS page 7) to the position with the symbol: - the fan should start and after several WARNING: Use only kero- seconds the heater should ignite. sene, #1/#2 diesel/fuel oil, JET A The first time the heater is used or after the fuel or JP-8 fuels to avoid risk of fire or circuit has been completely drained, the flow of explosion. Never use gasoline, oil fuel oil to the nozzle may be insufficient and may drained from crankcases, naph- activate t
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Every 50 hours of use it is necessary to: PREVENTATIVE • Dismantle the filter cartridge, remove it and MAINTENANCE clean it with clean fuel oil. To ensure that the heater continues to work • Remove the exterior cylindrical casing and properly, it is necessary to periodically clean the clean the inside and the blades of the fan. combustion chamber, the burner and the fan. • Check the condition of the cables and the high voltage connections on the electrodes. WARNING The following • Disma
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TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The fan comes on but the 1. Ignitor is not functioning 1. A) Check the connections flame does not light or does of the ignition cables to the not remain lit electrodes and transformer B) Check the position of the electrodes and the distance between them, in accordance with the diagram on page 7 C) Check that the electrodes are clean D) Replace the ignition transformer 2. Faulty flame control 2. Replace the flame control 3. N
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ! CAUTION: Hot while S1 T.A F R ilT l tank - Use only kerosene, #1 & #2 diesel and fuel oil, JET A or JP-8 S1 T.A F R ilT l tank - Use only kerosene, #1 & #2 diesel and fuel oil, JET A or S1 T.A F R ilT l tank - Use only kerosene, #1 & #2 diesel and fuel oil, JET A or in operation. Do not fuels. JP-8 fuels. JP-8 fuels. touch. Keep children, 2. Plug power cord into 120V/60Hz outlet. Power indicator light should 2. Plug power c
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DIAGRAMS Continued EXHAUST PIPE POSITIONING DIAGRAM WARNING: The diagrams are typical; the installation of the flue must meet current legal norms. A. Minimum 3 ft. 1. Anti-wind device fitted with the heater B. Minimum 3 ft. 2. Horizontal crosspiece with a minimum upwards angle of at least 5°, minimum 1" C. As short as possible up for every 12" of horizontal travel D. Equal to or greater than the diameter of 3. Flue with minimum internal dimensions the burner’s flue output of 8" x 8" E. Minim
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DIAGRAMS Continued ELECTRIC WIRING DIAGRAM FU Fuse CO Capacitor 6A 160-IF MV Fan motor 10A 280-IF ST Power light IT High voltage transformer IN Switch LI Safety thermostat TA Ambient thermostat socket EV Solenoid valve RE Relay FO Photocell AP Control box FA Fan thermostat REGULATION OF COMBUSTION AIR SHUTTER ADJUSTMENT Air Shutter 160-IF A=19/32" (15mm) 280-IF A=5/16" (8mm) A 114909-01A www.desatech.com 9
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS: 160-IF, 280-IF 10 www.desatech.com 114909-01A 24 3 17 18 22 23 15 14 16 26 32 21 29 27 20 19 1 31 28 8 13 25 12 30 30 34 1 1 7 6 5 36 33 2 10 28 9 35 4 28
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PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, be sure to provide the correct model and serial numbers (from the model plate), then the part number and description of the desired part. KEY PART NUMBER NO. 160-IF 280-IF DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 115130-01 115130-02 Rear Handle 1 2 115131-01 115131-02 Frame Support 1 3 115132-01 115132-02 Outlet Cone 1 4 115133-01 115133-01 Cap Plug 2 5 115134-01 115134-02 Axel 1 6 115135-01 115135-02 Wheel 2 7 115136-01 115136
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST CONTROL BOX FOR 160-IF, 280-IF 5 4 15 2 6 8 3 1 16 7 20 17 12 19 18 9 1 1 13 10 14-2 14-1 14-4 14-3 KEY PART NUMBER NO. 160-IF 280-IF DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 115172-01 115172-01 Control Box Support 1 2 Control Box Base 1 3 115173-01 115173-01 Control Box 1 4 115174-01 115174-01 Transformer 120V 1 5 115175-01 115175-02 High Tension Cable 2 6 115176-01 115176-01 Relay 1 7 115177-01 115177-01 Terminal Board 1 8 115178-01 115178-01 Electrical Component Cover
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY FOR 160-IF, 280-IF 8 7 6 9 5 4 1 10-1 1 2 10-2 1 1 10-3 1 1 10-5 3 10-4 KEY PART NUMBER NO. 160-IF 280-IF DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 115252-01 115252-01 Flex Fuel Tube 1 2 115253-01 115253-01 Cable Bushing 1 3 115193-01 115193-02 Fuel Pickup Tube 1 4 115194-01 115194-01 Straight Connection 1/4" 1 5 115195-01 115195-01 Nut 3/8" x 5 1 6 115196-01 115196-01 Filter Support Bracket 1 7 115197-01 115197-01 Double Male Connector 1 8 115198-01 1151
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST MOTOR, FUEL PUMP AND BURNER COMPONENTS FOR 160-IF, 280-IF 3 Blue Mark 2 4 25 6 25 5 30 29 18 1 12 17 7-1 11 21 7-2 20 19 26 10 24 13 9 28 23 16 15 11 22 12 8 27 14 KEY PART NUMBER NO. 160-IF 280-IF DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 115207-01 115207-02 Electrode Wire 2 2 115208-01 115208-01 Cool Off Thermostat (Fan) 1 3 115209-01 115209-01 Overheat Thermostat (Blue Dot) 1 4 115210-01 115210-01 Ceramic Electrode 2 5 115211-01 115211-01 Cable Connector (90˚) 2 6 115212-0
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SPECIFICATIONS Model Size 160-IF 280-IF Maximum Output Rating (Btu/Hr) 158,000 278,000 Net Output Rating (Btu/Hr) 133,000 234,400 Fuel Use only kerosene, #1/#2 diesel/fuel oil, JET A or JP-8 fuels* Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. Gal./Liters) 17/65 28/105 Fuel Consumption (Gal. Per Hr/Liters Per Hr) 1.27/4.81 2.22/8.40 Pump Pressure (psi) 145 174 Electric Requirements 120 V/60 HZ (Same Both Models) Amperage (Normal Run) 4.8 8.5 Motor RPM 2850 3490 Hot Air Output (CFM) 1,060 1,940 Shipping Weight
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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 Heating Products 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. This warranty covers only the cost
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CALENTADOR PORTÁTIL DE AIRE FORZADO VENTILADO MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO MODELOS: 160-IF, 280-IF IMPORTANTE: Lea y comprenda este manual antes de ensamblar, encender o dar servicio al calentador. El uso inadecuado del calentador puede causar lesio- nes graves. Conserve este manual para referencias futuras. TABLA DE CONTENIDO Información de seguridad .................................... 2 Mantenimiento preventivo ................................... 5 Desempaque ..................................
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c) Toda llama, incluyendo la del piloto, si exis- INFORMACIÓN DE te, debe ser extinguida y el calentador debe SEGURIDAD enfriarse antes de la carga de combustible. d) Durante la carga de combustible, todas ADVERTENCIA: este producto las líneas de combustible y conexiones de contiene y/o genera químicos que líneas de combustible deberán ser inspec- cionadas para encontrar fugas. Toda fuga el Estado de California reconoce debe repararse antes de poner el calentador que causan cáncer, defe
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Tubo de salida de humos INFORMACIÓN DE Conexión del SEGURIDAD conducto de humos Continuación 12. Al mover o almacenar el calentador, debe colocarse en una posición nivelada para evitar que se derrame el combustible. 13. Use el calentador solamente de acuerdo con las ordenanzas y códigos locales. 14. Nunca use gasolina, drenajes de cigüeñal, nafta, solventes de pintura, alcohol u otros Tornillos de bloqueo combustibles altamente inflamables. 15. Nunca utilice el calentador donde estén pre-
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IDENTIFICACIÓN DEL PARA ENCENDER EL PRODUCTO CALENTADOR Salida Conexión del conducto de humos de aire IMPORTANTE: revise y comprenda Cubierta caliente superior las advertencias que aparecen en la Resguardo del ventilador sección Información de seguridad, en la página 2. Son necesarias para hacer funcionar este calentador de manera segura. Siga todas las ordenanzas y códigos locales al utilizar este calentador. Cubierta 1. Llene el tanque con combustible (consulte la inferior sección
