Portable forced air heater (with built-in thermostat) (14 pages)
Summary of Contents for Desa SH10E
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PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER OWNER’S MANUAL Model: SH10E 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.
SAFETY WARNINGS Continued INFORMATION • Not for domestic use (inside living areas). Use heater for space heating only. • Intended for temporary heating of buildings under construction, alteration, or repair. Continued • Install and use heater with care. Follow all local ordinances and codes. •...
Button Inlet Connector Hose /Regulator Assembly Figure 1 - Model SH10E THEORY OF The Fuel System: The hose/regulator assembly attaches to the propane gas supply. This provides fuel to the heater. OPERATION The Air System: The motor turns the fan. The fan pushes air into and around the combustion chamber.
User must provide propane gas and propane tank(s). PROPANE Use this heater only with a propane vapor withdrawal supply system. The amount SUPPLY 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.
3. Connect hose to inlet connector. Tighten firmly using a wrench. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Use extra hose or piping if needed. Install extra hose or piping Continued between hose/regulator assembly and propane tank. You must use the regula- tor supplied with heater. Inlet Connector Hose Figure 4 - Hose and Inlet Connector...
OPERATION WARNING Review and understand the warnings in the Safety Informa- tion section, pages 2 and 3. They are needed to safely oper- ate this heater. Follow all local codes when using this heater. To Start Heater 1. Follow all installation, ventilation, and safety information. 2.
STORAGE CAUTION Disconnect heater from propane supply tank(s). 1. Store propane tank(s) in safe manner. Follow all local codes. Always store propane tanks outdoors. 2. Store in dry, clean, and safe place. Do not store hose/regulator assembly inside heater combustion chamber. 3.
TROUBLE- WARNING SHOOTING Never service heater while it is plugged in, connected to propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. OBSERVED FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Fan does not turn No electrical power to Check current to electrical out- when heater is heater let.
SERVICE WARNING PROCEDURES Never service heater while it is plugged in, connected to propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns and Motor and Fan electrical shock can occur. 1. Remove three screws that attach fan guard to heater shell. 2. Remove motor and fan guard from heater shell (see Figure 7).
Ignitor 1. Remove motor and fan guard from heater (see Motor and Fan, page 10, steps 1 and 2). Piezo Ignitor 2. Remove black ignitor wire Bushing from piezo ignitor. Access Ignitor Wire ignitor wire through underside of heater base (see Figure 11).
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Thermocouple Thermocouple Nut 1. Make sure unit is unplugged. 2. Remove three screws that attach fan guard to heater shell. 3. Remove motor and fan guard from heater shell (see Figure 14). Be careful Thermocouple not to damage fan. 4. Remove thermocouple nut located inside the combus- Figure 14 - Removing Motor and Figure 15 - Thermocouple Nut Location...
Thermoswitch 1. Make sure unit is un- plugged. 2. Remove three screws that attach fan guard to heater shell. 3. Remove motor and fan guard from heater shell (see Figure 20). Be careful not to damage fan. 4. Remove two nuts and Figure 20 - Removing Motor and Fan Guard from Heater star washers from thermoswitch (see Figure...
WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE KEEP THIS WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY Van Cranenbroek B.V. 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.