Desa Reddy RK150, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...efore assembling starting or servicing heater Improper use of heater can cause serious injury Keep this manual for future reference 150 SIDE FRONT HANDLE PFA PV 007 Model RK150 Heater Size 150 000 Btu Hr PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATER OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...he influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes 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 Safety Information 2 Product Identification 4 Unpacking 4 Assembly 5 Theory of Operation 6 Fuels 7 Ventilation 7 Operation 8 Storing Transporting or Shipping 9 Preventative Maintenance Schedule 9 Troublesho...

Page 3: ...heater where gasoline paint thinner or other highly flammable vapors are present Follow all local ordinances and codes when using heater Heaters used in the vicinity of tarpaulins canvas or similar enclosure materi als shall be located a safe distance from such materials The recommended minimum safe distance is 10 feet 3 048 m It is further recommended that these enclosure materials be of a fire r...

Page 4: ...ment 2 Remove all items from carton 3 Check items for shipping damage If heater is damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought heater UNPACKING Lower Shell Hot Air Outlet Fan Guard Fuel Tank Burner Control Reset Button Side Cover Fuel Cap Figure 1 RK150 Model Upper Shell Power Cord ...

Page 5: ...ugh wheel support frame Install wheels on axle IMPORTANT When installing wheels point extended hub of wheels toward wheel support frame see Figure 2 2 Place cap nuts on axle ends Gently tap with hammer to secure 3 Place heater on wheel support frame Make sure air inlet end rear of heater is over wheels Line up holes on fuel tank flange with holes on wheel support frame 4 Place front handle on top ...

Page 6: ...provides a stream of clean hot air The Ignition System The electronic ignitor sends voltage to the spark plug The spark plug ignites the fuel and air mixture The Burner Control System This system causes the heater to shut down if the flame goes out THEORY CUTAWAY PFA OV 003 Fuel Filter Air For Fuel System Air For Combustion And Heating Combustion Chamber Air Intake Filter Clean Heated Air Out Fuel...

Page 7: ...bon build up on spark plug the need of nontoxic anti icer in fuel during very cold weather IMPORTANT Use a KEROSENE ONLY storage container Be sure storage container is clean Foreign matter such as rust dirt or water will cause the burner control to shut down heater Foreign matter may also require you to clean fuel system often Provide a fresh air opening of at least 4 1 2 square feet 4 180 square ...

Page 8: ...et Use an extension cord if needed Use only a three prong grounded earthed exten sion cord Extension Cord Wire Size Requirements Up to 100 feet 30 5 meters long use 16 AWG 1 0 mm2 rated cord 101 to 200 feet 30 8 to 61 meters long use 14 AWG 1 5 mm2 rated cord Heater will start when power cord is plugged into outlet If not push in burner control reset button see Figure 4 Figure 4 Burner Control Res...

Page 9: ... kerosene over summer months for use during next heating season Using old fuel could damage heater STORING TRANSPORTING OR SHIPPING Item How Often How To Fuel tank Flush every 150 200 hours See Storing Transporting or of operation or as needed Shipping above Air output and Replace every 500 hours of See Air Output Air Intake lint filters operation or once a year and Lint Filters page 11 Air intake...

Page 10: ...l Filter page 12 See Nozzle page 13 Drain and flush fuel tank with clean kerosene See Storing Transporting or Shipping page 9 Make sure electronic ig nitor mounting is tight Replace electronic ignitor WARNING Never service heater while it is plugged in operating or hot Severe burns and electrical shock can occur OBSERVED FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Motor does not start when heater is plugged in fa...

Page 11: ...ge 9 6 Replace filter end cover 7 Replace fan guard and upper shell IMPORTANT Do not oil filters 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 Fan IMPORTANT Remove fan from motor shaft before removing motor from heater The weight of the motor resting on the fan could ...

Page 12: ...gure 10 Fuel Filter Removal Fuel Filter Bushing and Lower Fuel Line Side Cover Upper Fuel Line Figure 9 Adjusting Pump Pressure Pressure Gauge Fuel Filter 1 Remove side cover screws using 5 16 nut driver 2 Remove side cover 3 Pull upper fuel line off fuel filter neck 4 Carefully pry bushing fuel filter and lower fuel line out of fuel tank 5 Wash fuel filter with clean fuel and replace in tank 6 At...

Page 13: ...head to combus tion chamber 13 Install spark plug in burner head 14 Attach spark plug wire to spark plug 15 Attach fuel and airline hoses to burner head 16 Replace fan see page 11 17 Replace fan guard and upper shell Burner Head Nozzle Nozzle Face Nozzle Seal Fuel Line Fitting Air Line Fitting Figure 14 Removing Nozzle 100 ROTOR Domestic PFA P 059A Spark Plug Wire Spark Plug Combustion Chamber Scr...

Page 14: ...13 Perform steps 1 through 6 see page 13 14 Place fine grade sandpaper 600 grit on flat surface Sand rotor lightly in figure 8 motion four times see Figure 17 15 Reinstall insert and rotor 16 Perform steps 10 through 12 above SPECIFICATIONS Output Rating Btu Hr 150 000 Fuel Use Only Kerosene or No 1 Fuel Oil Fuel Tank Capacity U S Gal Liters 13 5 51 Fuel Consumption Gal Per Hr Liters Per Hr 1 1 4 ...

Page 15: ...hotocell Spark Plug Burner Control B Reset Button R Red Blue White White White Red Red Orange Terminal Board Motor Green Yellow Red Motor Start Relay Black S or 2 M or 3 L or 1 AIR GAUGE KIT HA1180 Special tool to check pump pressure Purchase accessories and parts from your nearest dealer or service center If they can not supply these accessories or parts contact DESA Interna tional at DESA Intern...

Page 16: ...16 103252 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 23 19 9 10 16 11 12 15 25 26 27 24 28 29 20 22 21 30 31 41 33 34 35 36 13 40 17 18 32 37 38 39 14 46 45 48 44 43 42 47 49 51 50 53 52 ...

Page 17: ...4 098511 137 Lower Shell 1 25 M50104 03 Bushing 2 26 M50104 01 Bushing 2 27 M11084 27 Screw 10 16 x 1 2 6 28 M11271 8 Clip Nut 8 29 M15823 39 Screw 8 18 x 1 2 1 30 098513 56 Fuel Tank 1 31 097663 03 Fuel Cap Gauge 1 KEY NO PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY PART NUMBER KEY NO DESCRIPTION QTY Not available as an assembly Order parts separately See page 18 32 097630 02 Burner Control 1 33 M11143 1 Strain R...

Page 18: ...l Ball 1 4 diameter 1 10 M10993 1 Relief Spring 1 11 M27694 Adjusting Screw 1 12 M22997 Plug 1 13 M12461 31 Screw 10 32 x 1 10 14 M12244 1 Output Filter 1 15 M11637 Lint Filter 1 16 M50820 02 Barb Fitting 1 17 M8643 Blade 4 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 HA3010 Nozzle with Sleeve 1 2 M10659 1 Nozzle Washer 2 3 M10809 1 Nozzle Spring 1 4 M8882 Nozzle Sleeve 1 5 M50924 03 Burner Head Body 1 6 M508...

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Page 20: ...pressly limited to repairing or replacing at DESA International s option any parts which appear to DESA Interna tional upon inspection to have been defective in material or workmanship when shipped from the factory Such parts shall be provided at no cost to the user at the business establishment of any factory authorized service center or the factory during regular working hours The Warranty shall...