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PROPANE
CONSTRUCTION
HEATERS
OWNER’S MANUAL
45 & 80 LP SIDE PV 0016
150 LP SIDE PV 017
Heater Sizes: 80,000 150,000 BTU/Hr
IMPORTANT
Read and understand this manual before assembling, starting, or servicing heater. Im-
proper 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 HAZA
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SECTION PAGE CONTENTS Safety Information ......................................................................... 2 Product Identification .................................................................... 4 Unpacking...................................................................................... 5 Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 5 Propane Supply .............................................................................. 6 In
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SAFETY ! WARNINGS INFORMATION Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An odor-making agent is added to propane gas. The odor helps you detect a propane gas leak. However, the odor added Continued to propane gas can fade. Propane gas may be present even though no odor exists. Make certain you read and understand all Warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater. • For indoor use only. Provide adequate ventilation. • Use only in well vented a
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Upper Shell Hot Air Outlet PRODUCT (Front) Handle IDENTIFICATION Fan Guard Lower Shell Inlet Connector On/Off Switch Power Cord Generic LP 45 & 80 LP-PFA/PV 008A Hose /Regulator Assembly Figure 1 - 80,000 BTU/Hr Model Hot Air Outlet Upper Shell (Front) Handle Fan Guard Lower Shell Power Cord On/Off Switch Generic LP 155 LP-PFA/PV 008B Inlet Connector Hose /Regulator Assembly Figure 2 - 150,000 BTU/Hr Model 4 099162
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1. Remove all packing items applied to heater for shipment. Keep plastic cover UNPACKING caps (attached to inlet connector and hose/regulator assembly) for storage. 2. Remove all items from carton. 3. Check all items for shipping damage. If heater is damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought heater. The Fuel System: The hose/regulator assembly attaches to the propane gas THEORY OF supply. The propane gas moves through the solenoid valve and out the nozzle. OPERATION The Air System: The
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Propane gas and propane tank(s) are to be furnished by the user. PROPANE Use this heater only with a propane vapor withdrawal supply system. See Chapter SUPPLY 5 of the Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, ANSI/ NFPA 58. Your local library or fire department will have this booklet. The amount of propane gas ready for use from propane tanks varies. Two factors decide this amount: 1. The amount of propane gas in tank(s) 2. The temperature of tank(s) The chart below shows t
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3. Connect hose to inlet connector. Tighten firmly using a wrench. IMPORTANT: Extra hose or piping may be used if needed. Install extra hose or piping between hose/regulator assembly and propane tank. You must use the regulator supplied with heater. 80,000 BTU/Hr Model Shown Inlet Connector Hose Figure 5 - Hose and Inlet Connector Generic LP 45 & 80 LP-PFA/P 023 4. Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly. Note: If not opened slowly, excess-flow check valve on propane tank will stop g
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OPERATION ! WARNING Review and understand the warnings in the Safety Information Section, pages 2 and 3. They are needed to safely operate this heater. Follow all local codes when using this heater. To Start Heater 1. Follow all installation, ventilation and safety information. 2. Locate heater on stable and level surface. Make sure strong drafts do not blow into front or rear of heater. 3. Plug power cord of heater into a three-prong, grounded extension cord. Extension cord must be at least six
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MAINTENANCE ! WARNING Never service heater while it is plugged in, connected to propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. 1. Keep heater clean. Clean heater annually or as needed to remove dust and debris. If heater is dirty or dusty, clean heater with a damp cloth. 2. Inspect heater before each use. Check connections for leaks. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to connections. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once. 3. Inspect hose/regu
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SERVICE ! WARNING PROCEDURES Never service heater while it is plugged in, connected to propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. 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 or slide upper shell off. 3. Remove fan guard. Fan Figure 7 - Upper Shell Removal, Figure 6 - Upper Shell Removal, IMPORTANT: Remove fan 150,000 BTU/Hr Model 80,000 BTU/Hr Model from mo
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Air Sensing Switch (80,000 BTU/Hr Model) 1. Remove upper shell (see page 10). 2. Clean air sensing switch paddle. Use soft cloth moistened with kerosene or solvent. IMPORTANT: Air Sensing Do not scrub. Use gentle Switch cleaning action. Do not Paddle bend paddle or paddle arm. Paddle 3. Blot paddle dry with a soft Arm cloth. 4. Replace fan guard and Figure 11 - Air Sensing Switch Location, 80,000 BTU/Hr Model Only upper shell. 150 Model LP-PFA/P 019A Ignitor (150,000 BTU/Hr Model) 1. Make sure g
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7. Replace spark plug into combustion chamber. Tighten spark plug mount- ing nut finger tight onto spark plug threads. Use Spark Plug 11/16" socket to hold Mounting Nut spark plug mounting nut. Tighten spark plug to spark plug mounting nut using 13/16" spark plug socket. 8. Attach spark plug cable to spark plug. Combustion 9. Replace fan (see page 10). Chamber 10. Replace fan guard and upper shell. Figure 14 - Spark Plug Mounting Nut Location 45/80 Front View LP-PFA/P 018 80,000 150,000 Output R
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Electrical Ladder Diagram WIRING Ignition Cable Flame Sensor DIAGRAMS Spark 80,000 BTU/Hr Model Plug Direct Spark System Red Orange Solenoid Green/Yellow Red Red White Air Switch Black Black White Motor Switch On/Off Green/Yellow Green White Black Electrical Connection Diagram Red Flame Sensor Solenoid Red Valve Air Switch Motor Spark Plug Green/Yellow Red Direct Spark Ignitor Ignition Cable Terminal Board Green/Yellow On/Off White Switch Orange White Black Black Green Black 120 VAC White Black
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WIRING Electrical Ladder Diagram DIAGRAMS Green Black White 150,000 BTU/Hr Model Thermal Ignitor Switch Blue Blue Solenoid Valve Orange Position of Leads May Safety Vary Control G V VR ACR AC Green Blue White Blue Black Fuse * Black Relay S or 2 Black White Motor Red L or 1 M or 3 Green or Green/Yellow * If Equipped Line Neutral Electrical Connection Diagram Thermal Switch Blue Solenoid Blue Valve Green Blue Insulated Connector Safety Orange Control Ignitor G V VR ACR AC Position of Leads May
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Hose: LPA1000 - For 80,000 BTU/Hr Model ACCESSORIES A 10 foot hose for locating heater further away from propane tank(s). Purchase accessories and parts Regulator: LPA2080 - For 80,000 BTU/Hr Model from your nearest dealer or LPA2100 - For 150,000 BTU/Hr Model service center. If your dealer or service center can not Hose and Regulator Assembly: LPA3010 - For 80,000 BTU/Hr Model supply an accessory or part, LPA3070 - For 150,000 BTU/Hr Model either contact your nearest Fuel Gas Connector: LPA402
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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 six (6) months 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
