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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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SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 102961 WARNINGS • Use only kerosene to avoid risk of fire or explosion. Never use gasoline, naphtha, paint thinners, alcohol, or other highly flammable fuels. • 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.
Shell Hot Air Outlet Upper Shell Lower Shell Fuel Gauge Fuel Tank Side Cover Flame-Out Control Reset Button Figure 1 - REMJ70 Fuel Cap Side Cover ON/OFF Switch Figure 2 - REMJ150 Fan Guard Air Filter End Cover Fuel Cap...
UNPACKING ASSEMBLY Fuel Tank Flange 102961 1. Remove all packing items applied to heater for shipment. 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.
THEORY OF OPERATION Clean Heated Air Out Fuel Tank FUELS The Fuel System: The air pump forces air through the air line. The air is then pushed through the burner head nozzle. This air causes fuel to lift from the tank. A fine mist of fuel is sprayed into the combustion chamber.
101 to 200 feet (30.6 to 61 meters) long, use 14 AWG (1.5 mm If heater does not start, push in flame-out control reset button (see Figures 5 and 6). Flame- Control Reset Button Figure 5 - Flame-Out Control Reset Button (REMJ70) WARNING WARNING ) conductor ) conductor Flame-Out Control Reset...
OPERATION Continued STORING, TRANSPORTING, OR SHIPPING PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE To Stop Heater 1. Turn ON/OFF switch to “OFF.” 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.
TROUBLE- SHOOTING 102961 WARNING Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. OBSERVED FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE Wrong pump pressure Heater ignites, but flame-out control shuts off heater after Dirty air output, air intake, a short period of time and lint filters Dirty fuel filter...
7. Replace side cover. WARNING Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. Figure 7 - Upper Shell Removal (REMJ70) Upper Shell Figure 8 - Upper Shell Removal (REMJ150) Fuel Filter...
Replace pressure gauge plug in filter end cover. Lint Filter Air Output Filter Figure 13 - Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters (REMJ70) Lint Filter Air Output Filter Figure 14 - Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters Pressure...
Nozzle 1. Remove upper shell (see page 10). 2. Remove fan (see page 15). 3. Remove fuel and air line hoses from burner head. 4. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug. 5. Remove spark plug from burner head using 13/16" open-end wrench.
SPECIFICATIONS 102961 Setscrew Figure 23 - Fan, Motor Shaft, and Setscrew Location Motor Shaft Setscrew Figure 24 - Fan Cross Section REMJ70 Heat Output (Kcal/hr) 17,640 Fuel Consumption (liters/hr) Fuel Tank Capacity (liters) Run Time per Tank (hours)
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN REMJ70 10-1 10-2 10-3 10-4 10-5 10-6 Burner Head Assembly 18-1 18-2 18-3 18-4 18-18 18-17 18-16 18-15 18-14 Motor and Pump Assembly 10-7 18-5 18-6 18-7 18-8 18-9 18-10 18-11 18-13 18-12 102961...
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PARTS LIST REMJ70 PART PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 097190-01 Fuel Gauge 098511-188 Upper Shell 100647-01 Screw, #10-16 x 1/2" 098512-41 Combustion Chamber 097202-01 Receptacle M16660 Photocell Bracket M10908-2 Screw, #6-32 x 3/8" HA3019 Photocell Assembly 102330-01 Power Cord Burner Head Assembly...
102961 Green White White White Green/ Green Motor Yellow Ignitor Spark Plug Black Relay Figure 25 - Wiring Diagram (REMJ70) Power Plug White White White Green/ Motor Yellow Terminal Ignitor Spark Plug Green Figure 26 - Wiring Diagram (REMJ150) AIR GAUGE KIT - HA1180 For all models.