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PROPANE
CONSTRUCTION
HEATERS
OWNER’S MANUAL
RM100LP
IMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual before assem-
bling, starting, or servicing heater. Improper use of heater can
cause serious injury. Keep this manual for future reference.
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GENERAL HAZARD WARNING:
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUC-
TIONS PROVIDED WITH THIS HEATER, CAN RESULT IN DEATH,
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE
FROM HAZARDS OF FIRE, EXPLOSION, BURN, ASPHYXIATION,
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING, AND
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100,000 Btu/Hr PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. • Do not use heater in basement or below SAFETY An odor-making agent is added to propane ground level. Propane gas is heavier than INFORMATION gas. The odor helps you detect a propane gas air. If a leak occurs, propane gas will sink leak. However, the odor added to propane to the lowest possible level. WARNINGS gas can fade. Propane gas may be present • Keep appliance area clear and free from even though no odor ex
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OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION UNPACKING 1. Remove all packing items applied to Hot Air Outlet heater for shipment. Keep plastic cover (Front) caps (attached to inlet connector and hose/regulator assembly) for storage. Handle 2. Remove all items from carton. 3. Check all items for shipping damage. If heater is damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought heater. Fan Guard Motor Mount Control Knob Inlet Power Cord Connector Hose /Regulator Assembly Figure 1 - 100,000 Btu/Hr Model THEOR
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100,000 Btu/Hr PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER 3. Connect hose to inlet connector. PROPANE SUPPLY INSTALLATION Tighten firmly using a wrench. Propane gas and propane tank(s) are to be IMPORTANT: Extra hose or piping WARNING: Review and un- furnished by the user. may be used if needed. Install extra derstand the warnings in the hose or piping between hose/regulator Use this heater only with a propane vapor Safety Information section, page assembly and propane tank. You must withdrawal supply system.
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OWNER’S MANUAL Note: If heater fails to ignite, hose may OPERATION MAINTENANCE have air in it. If so, keep control knob pressed and wait 20 seconds. Release WARNINGS WARNING: Follow the mini- automatic control valve button and wait mum fresh, outside air ventila- 20 seconds for unburned fuel to exit • Never service heater while it is tion requirements. If proper fresh, heater. Repeat step 7. plugged in, connected to pro- outside air ventilation is not pro- 8. After heater ignites, wait 30 seco
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100,000 Btu/Hr PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, connected to Note: For additional help, visit DESA propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can International’s Technical Service web occur. site at www.desatech.com. OBSERVED FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Fan does not turn when heater is 1. No electrical power to heater 1. Check voltage to electrical outlet. If voltage is plugged in. good, check heater power
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OWNER’S MANUAL 6. Carefully pull motor and fan out of FAN SERVICE shell. 1 Remove motor, motor mount, and fan PROCEDURES IMPORTANT: Be careful not to (see Motor, steps 1 through 8) . damage fan. Do not set motor and fan 2. Clean fan using soft cloth moistened down with the weight resting on fan. with kerosene or solvent. WARNING: Never service This could damage fan pitch. heater while it is plugged in, con- 3. Dry fan thoroughly. 7. Use hex wrench to loosen setscrew nected to propane supply, op
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100,000 Btu/Hr PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER 4. Remove ignitor from rear head. SERVICE ACCESSORIES 5. Install new ignitor. Attach ignitor to rear PROCEDURES head with ignitor mounting screw. Purchase accessories and parts from your Continued nearest dealer or service center. If your 6. Attach ignitor wire. dealer or service center can not supply an 7. Check gap between ignitor electrode SPARK TRANSFORMER accessory or part, either contact your near- and nozzle to .13"/.15" (see Figure 12). 1. Remov
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OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS REPLACEMENT Output Rating (Btu/Hr) 65,000 85,000 100,000 PARTS Fuel Consumption Gallons/Hour 0.7 .93 1.1 WARNING: Use only original Pounds/Hour 3.0 3.9 4.6 replacement parts. This heater Fuel Propane Vapor Only must use design-specific parts. Supply Pressure To Regulator Do not substitute or use generic Minimum (for purposes parts. Improper replacement of input adjustment) 10 psi parts could cause serious or Maximum Tank Pressure fatal injuries. This will also pro-
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100,000 Btu/Hr PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 100,000 Btu/Hr 8 21 19 4 20 12 11 10 9 26 18 13 2 16 5 7 2 6 14 21 2 11 28 15 27 24 26 33 29 32 25 31 33 17 30 28 31 27 32 3 34 23 22 35 2 1 NOTE: Screws are standard hardware items 105342 10
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OWNER’S MANUAL This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed PARTS LIST under Replacement Parts on page 9 of this manual. 100,000 Btu/Hr KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 102362-01 BaseTray 1 2 M11084-26 HexTPG Screw, 10-16X 38 15 3 103917-01AA Base 1 4 099138-02 Nozzle 1 5 098511-216 Shell Kit 1 6 M11084-29 Hex TPG Screw,10-16 X .75 2 7 M51104-01 Handle 1 8 098512-61 Combustion Chamber Kit 1 9 099538-01 Thermocouple 1 10 09923
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WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE KEEP THIS WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY 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. This warranty covers only the cost of parts and labor required to restore the product to proper operating c
