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®
PORTABLE
FORCED
AIR HEATERS
OWNER’S MANUAL
REMJ70
REMJ150
150 SIDE HANDLE
PFA/PV 005
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.
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SECTION PAGE CONTENTS Safety Information ......................................................................... 2 Product Identification .................................................................... 4 Unpacking...................................................................................... 5 Assembly ....................................................................................... 5 Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 6
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SAFETY WARNINGS (Continued) • Use only kerosene to avoid risk of fire or explosion. Never use gasoline, naphtha, paint INFORMATION thinners, alcohol, or other highly flammable fuels. Continued • Fueling a) Personnel involved with fueling shall be qualified and thoroughly familiar with the manufacturer's instructions and applicable federal, state, and local regula- tions regarding the safe fueling of heating units. b) Only the type of fuel specified on the heater's data plate shall be used. c) All
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Hot Air Outlet PRODUCT Upper Shell IDENTIFICATION Lower Shell Fan Guard Fuel Gauge Air Filter End Cover Fuel Tank ON/OFF Switch Fuel Cap Side Cover Flame-Out Control Power Cord Reset Button Figure 1 - REMJ70 Hot Air Outlet Upper Shell Lower Shell Fan Guard Fuel Tank Fuel Cap Side Cover ON/OFF Switch Fuel Gauge Flame-Out Control Power Cord Reset Button Figure 2 - REMJ150 4 102961
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1. Remove all packing items applied to heater for shipment. UNPACKING 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. Wheels, handles, and the ASSEMBLY mounting hardware are found in the shipping carton. Tools Needed • Medium Phillips Screwdriver • 3/8" Open or Adjustable Wrench • Hammer 1. Slide axle through wheel support frame. Install wheels on axl
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The Fuel System: The air pump forces air through the air line. The air is then THEORY OF pushed through the burner head nozzle. This air causes fuel to lift from the tank. A OPERATION fine mist of fuel is sprayed into the combustion chamber. The Air System: The motor turns the fan. The fan pushes air into and around the combustion chamber. This air is heated and provides a stream of clean, hot air. The Ignition System: The electronic ignitor sends voltage to the spark plug. The spark plug igni
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VENTILATION WARNING 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. Provide extra fresh air if more heaters are being used. Example: A 150,000 Btu/Hr heater requires one of the following: • a two-car garage door
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OPERATION To Stop Heater 1. Turn ON/OFF switch to “OFF.” Continued 2. Unplug power cord from outlet. To Restart Heater 1. Wait 2 minutes after stopping heater. 2. Repeat steps under To Start Heater, page 7. Note: If shipping, transport companies require fuel tanks to be empty. STORING, 1. Drain fuel tank by removing drain plug on underside of fuel tank. 2. Replace drain plug. TRANSPORTING, 3. If any debris is noted in old fuel, add 1 or 2 quarts of clean kerosene to tank, stir, OR SHIPPING and d
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TROUBLE- WARNING SHOOTING Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. OBSERVED FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Heater ignites, but Wrong pump pressure See Pump Pressure flame-out control Adjustment, page 12. shuts off heater after Dirty air output, air intake, See Air Output, Air Intake a short period of time and lint filters and Lint Filters, page 12. Dirty fuel filter See Fuel Filter, pages 10 and 11. Dirt in nozzle See Nozzle, page
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SERVICE WARNING PROCEDURES Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. Upper Shell 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. Figure 7 - Upper Shell Removal (REMJ70) Upper Shell Fan Guard Figure 8 - Upper Shell Removal (REMJ150) Fuel Filter (REMJ70) Fuel Filter 1. Remove side cover screws us
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Fuel Filter Fuel Filter, Bushing, (REMJ150) and Lower Fuel Line 1. Remove side cover screws Upper using 5/16" nut-driver. Fuel Line 2. Remove side cover. 3. Pull upper fuel line off fuel filter neck. 4. Carefully pry bushing, lower fuel line, and fuel filter out of fuel tank. 5. Wash fuel filter with clean fuel and replace in tank. 6. Attach upper fuel line to fuel filter neck. 7. Replace side cover. Side Cover Figure 10 - Fuel Filter Removal (REMJ150) Spark Plug Spark Plug Wire 1. Remove upper shel
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Air Intake Filter Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters Filter End 1. Remove upper shell (see Cover Fan Guard page 10). 2. Remove filter end cover screws using 5/16" nut- driver. 3. Remove filter end cover. Lint Filter 4. Replace air output and lint Air Output filters. Filter 5. Wash or replace air intake filter (see Preventative Maintenance Schedule, Figure 13 - Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters (REMJ70) page 8). 6. Replace filter end cover. Air Intake Filter 7. Replace fan guard and upper
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Nozzle 1. Remove upper shell (see Combustion page 10). Chamber 2. Remove fan (see page 15). 3. Remove fuel and air line hoses from burner head. 4. Remove spark plug wire Spark Plug Wire and Rubber Cup from spark plug. Burner Head 5. Remove spark plug from burner head using 13/16" open-end wrench. 6. Remove three screws using 5/16" nut-driver and remove burner head from Screw combustion chamber. Spark 7. Place burner head into vise Plug and lightly tighten. 8. Carefully remove nozzle from burner
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Blade Air Pump Rotor Pump Intake (Procedure if rotor is binding) Plate Filter 1. Remove upper shell (see page 10). Filter End Cover 2. Remove filter end cover Fan Guard screws using 5/16" nut- driver. 3. Remove filter end cover Insert and air filters. Rotor 4. Remove pump plate Air Output screws using 5/16" nut- Filter driver. 5. Remove pump plate. Figure 19 - Rotor Location (REMJ70) 6. Remove rotor, insert, and Pump blades. Blade Plate 7. Check for debris in pump. Air If debris is found, blow Inta
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Fan IMPORTANT: Remove fan from motor shaft before Setscrew removing motor from heater. Fan 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 Motor loosen setscrew which Shaft holds fan to motor shaft. 3. Slip fan off motor shaft. Figure 23 - Fan, Motor Shaft, and Setscrew Location 4. Clean fan using a soft cloth moistened with kerosene or solvent. 5. Dry fan thoroughly. Fan 6. Replace fan on motor shaft. Place
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3 ILLUSTRATED PARTS 2 BREAKDOWN 4 REMJ70 10 7 6 14 8 26 12 12 11 18 15 16 17 48 25 23 24 21 20 22 10-1 35 10-2 36 27 29 44 31 10-3 28 33 10-4 32 10-7 38 30 10-5 39 1 37 34 19 10-6 Burner Head Assembly 40 18-1 18-2 41 43 13 18-3 9 5 47 18-4 18-5 46 42 18-6 45 18-7 18-18 18-8 18-17 18-9 18-16 18-10 18-15 18-11 18-14 Motor and Pump Assembly 18-13 18-12 16 102961
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This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, PARTS LIST be sure to provide the correct model and serial numbers (from the model plate), REMJ70 then the part number and description of the desired part. KEY PART PART KEY PART PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 097190-01 Fuel Gauge 1 19 M50050 Rubber Boot 1 2 098511-188 Upper Shell 1 20 NTC-4C Hex locknut 2 3 100647-01 Screw, #10-16 x 1/2" 6 21 M50104-02 Shorty Bushing (wires) 1 4 098512
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ILLUSTRATED 2 PARTS 1 BREAKDOWN 3 REMJ150 4 44 6 7 9 46 10 5 16 8 11 19 23 7-1 24 12 28 7-2 15 25 17 45 26 20 7-3 22 27 29 18 7-4 49 38 21 47 7-7 7-5 30 37 13 BURNER HEAD 100 EAI/EBI PFA/P 022 7-6 31 Burner Head Assembly 40 32 42 35 10-1 36 33 10-3 10-2 34 10-4 10-5 41 48 39 43 10-6 14 10-7 10-18 10-8 10-17 10-9 10-16 10-10 10-15 10-14 10-11 10-13 10-12 Motor and Pump Assembly 18 102961
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This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, be PARTS LIST sure to provide the correct model and serial numbers (from the model plate), then REMJ150 the part number and description of the desired part. KEY PART KEY PART NO. NUMBER QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 098511-66 Upper Shell 1 17 101901-03 Electronic Ignitor 1 2 100647-01 Screw, #10-16 x 1/2" 8 18 M11084-29 Screw, #10-16 x 3/4" 2 3 098512-36 Combustion Chamber 1 19 M51345-01 Fuel Line 1 4
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WHEELS AND HANDLES KEY PART PART REMJ70 REMJ150 NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. QTY. 1 097198-02 Handle (Rear) 1 — 097777-03 Handles — 2 2 M12345-33 Screw, #10-24 x 1 3/4" 4 8 3 097197-02 Wheel Support Frame 1 — M12831-3 Wheel Support Frame — 1 4 NTC-3C Hex Nut, #10-24 4 8 5 097766-01 Wheel 2 2 6 M28526 Cap Nut 2 2 7 M51015-04 Axle 1 — M16801-2 Axle — 1 REMJ70 REMJ150 1 1 2 2 7 3 5 4 4 5 6 7 6 3 20 102961
