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PROPANE
CONSTRUCTION
HEATER
OWNER’S MANUAL
RM30LP
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.
GENERAL HAZARD WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PRECAU-
TIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS 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/OR E
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30,000 BTU/Hr PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An • Do not use heater in basement or below SAFETY odor-making agent is added to propane gas. ground level. Propane gas is heavier than INFORMATION The odor helps you detect a propane gas leak. air. If a leak occurs, propane gas will sink However, the odor added to propane gas can to the lowest possible level. fade. Propane gas may be present even though • Keep appliance area clear and free from WARNINGS no odor exi
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OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT UNPACKING IDENTIFICATION 1. Remove all packing items applied to heater for shipment. Keep plastic cover Hot Air Outlet Outer Shell caps (attached to inlet connector and (Front) hose/regulator assembly) for storage. Handle 2. Remove all items from carton. 3. Check all items for shipping damage. Motor If heater is damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought heater. Piezo Ignitor Button Power Cord Automatic Control Valve Button Hose/Regulator Assembly Figure 1 - 30,000 B
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30,000 BTU/Hr PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER 1. Provide propane supply system (see ASSEMBLY PROPANE SUPPLY Propane Supply). Propane gas and propane tank(s) are to be 1. Remove screw from top of fan guard. 2. Connect POL fitting on hose/regulator furnished by the user. Discard screw. assembly to propane tank(s). Turn POL fitting counterclockwise into threads on 2. Insert nut clip (provided with handle) Use this heater only with a propane vapor tank. Tighten firmly using wrench. with flat side facing u
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OWNER’S MANUAL 6. Push in and hold automatic control VENTILATION OPERATION valve button (see Figure 8). Push piezo ignitor button (see Figure 8). Keep WARNING: Review and un- pushing ignitor button until the burner WARNING: Provide at least a derstand the warnings in the lights. When burner lights, keep auto- one square foot opening of fresh, Safety Information section, page matic control valve button pushed in. outside air while running heater. 2. They are needed to safely op- Release button
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30,000 BTU/Hr PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER 4. Have heater inspected yearly by a quali- STORAGE fied service agency. CAUTION: Disconnect heater 5. Keep inside of heater free from com- bustible and foreign objects. Remove from propane supply tank(s). motor and other internal parts if needed to clean inside of heater (see Service 1. Store propane tank(s) in safe manner. Procedures, page 8). See Chapter 5 of Standard for Storage 6. Clean fan blades each season or as and Handling of Liquefied Petroleu
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OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, connected to propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical Note: For additional help, visit DESA shock can occur. International’s Technical Service web site at www.desatech.com. OBSERVED FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Fan does not turn when heater is plugged in. 1. No electrical power to heater 1. Check voltage to electrical outlet. If volt- age is good, check heater power cord for breaks 2. Fan h
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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. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM The entire electrical system for this heater is contained within the motor. If any part of the Figure 9 - Removing Motor and Fan Guard from Heater electrical system is damaged, you
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OWNER’S MANUAL SERVICE PROCEDURES Continued FAN 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. Remove fan. Be careful not to damage the fan blade pitch. 5a. If replacing fan, remove old fan and discard. Go to step 7 below. Figure 13 - Removing Motor and Fan Guard from Heater 5b. If cleaning fan,use soft cloth moistened with kerose
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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 Piezo Ignitor ignitor. Access ignitor wire through un- derside of heater base (see Figure 16). Push wire up through notch in filler panel. Underside of Heater 3. Remove ignitor mounting screw from Ignitor Wire rear head using nut-driver or standard screwdriver (see Figure 17). Figure 16 - Removing Igni
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OWNER’S MANUAL ACCESSORIES REPLACEMENT TECHNICAL Purchase accessories and parts from your PARTS SERVICE nearest dealer or service center. If they can You may have further questions about this not supply an accessory or part, either con- WARNING: Use only original heater. If so, contact DESA International’s tact your nearest Parts Central (listed in the replacement parts. This heater Technical Service Department at 1-800- separate Authorized Service Center book- must use design-specific parts. 3
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30,000 BTU/Hr PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN RM30LP 1 16 6 15 13 5 7 2 8 14 18 19 4 20 12 9 10 22 21 11 3 17 105343 12
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OWNER’S MANUAL This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the PARTS LIST instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 11 of this manual. RM30LP KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 104154-01 Combustion Chamber 1 2 104152-01 Unichassis 1 3 M11143-1 Bushing, Strain Relief 1 4 M11084-27 Screw 5 5 099237-01 Thermocouple Nut 2 6 103894-01 Target Bracket Kit 1 7 104162-01 Electrode Ignitor 1 8 M11084-38 Hex Tap Screw, #8-18 x 3/8" 1 9 101478-02 Fan 1 10
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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 co
