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PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATER OWNER’S MANUAL Heater Sizes: RJ45 And RJ70 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.
RJ45 And RJ70 PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATERS SAFETY d)During fueling, all fuel lines and fuel- • Minimum heater clearances from com- line connections shall be inspected for bustibles: INFORMATION leaks. Any leaks shall be repaired prior Outlet: 2.5 meters to returning the heater to service.
End Cover ON/OFF Switch Fuel Cap Side Cover Receptacle Ignition Control Assembly (assembly on inside of side cover) Power Cord Figure 1 - RJ45 Hot Air Outlet Handle Lower Shell Upper Shell Fuel Gauge Fan Guard Fuel Tank Air Filter...
PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATERS THEORY OF OPERATION FUELS The Fuel System: The air pump forces air The Ignition System (RJ45): The igni- WARNING: Use only kerosene through the air line. The air is then pushed tion control assembly provides power to the or no.
60 hertz grounded outlet. TRANSPORTING, 6. Switch heater ON. WARNING: Review and un- OR SHIPPING RJ45 Note: Ignitor will preheat for derstand the warnings in the five seconds, then heater will start. Safety Information section, page Note: If shipping, transport companies re- 2.
RJ45 And RJ70 PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATERS TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. RJ45 OBSERVED FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Motor does not start five seconds after heater 1.
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OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or Continued hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. RJ70 OBSERVED FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Heater ignites, but flame-out control shuts 1. Photocell assembly not properly in- 1.
RJ45 And RJ70 PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATERS SERVICE PUMP PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES Remove pressure gauge plug from filter end cover. Motor WARNING: Never service Install accessory pressure gauge (part heater while it is plugged in, op- number HA1180). erating, or hot. Severe burns and Start heater (see Operation, page 5).
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OWNER’S MANUAL SERVICE IGNITOR (RJ45) Combustion Nozzle Chamber Adapter 1. Remove upper shell and fan guard (see PROCEDURES Bracket Upper Shell Removal, page 8). Continued Ignitor 2. Remove fan (see Fan, page 8). Air Line Ignitor 3. Remove side cover screws with a 5/16"...
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Hoses Spark Plug (see Figure 14 or Figure 18, page 11). Route air and fuel line approximately Combustion as shown in Figure 14 (RJ45) or 18 Chamber Figure 12 - Spark Plug Removal (RJ70), page 11. Nozzle Note: Hoses are not to touch photocell...
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OWNER’S MANUAL Blow compressed air through face of 10. Install blades, pump plate, air filters, SERVICE nozzle. This will free any dirt in and filter end cover. PROCEDURES nozzle area. 11. Replace fan guard and upper shell. Continued 10. Inspect nozzle seal for damage. 12.
ON/OFF Receptacle Switch AC NEUTRAL (L2) White MOTOR RETURN White IGNITOR Blue PHOTOCELL Photocell PHOTOCELL Blue Figure 22- Wiring Diagram For RJ45 Power Plug 100V/50 or 60 Hz Green Plug White Black Black Power On Switch Receptacle Black White White...
OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS RJ45 RJ70 Maximum Output Rating (Kcal/Hr) 11,900 17,600 Fuel Use Only Kerosene or No. 1 Fuel Oil Fuel Tank Capacity (liters) 15.1 18.9 Fuel Consumption (liters/Hr) Electric Requirements 100V/50 or 60 Hz Amperage (Normal Run) Motor Speed (RPM at 50/60 Hz)
This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, be sure to provide the correct PARTS LIST model and serial numbers (from the model plate), then the part number and description of the desired part. RJ45 PART PART...
RJ70 PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATERS ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN RJ70 10-1 10-2 10-4 10-3 10-5 10-7 10-6 Burner Head Assembly 18-18 18-4 18-5 18-6 18-1 18-7 18-2 18-3 18-8 18-17 18-9 18-16 18-15 18-10 18-14 18-11 18-12 18-13 Motor and Pump Assembly 104950...
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OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, be sure to provide the correct model and serial numbers (from the model plate), then the part number and description of the desired part. RJ70 PART PART...
A defect may be caused by faulty materials or workman- workmanship for one (1) year from the date of first ship. If so, DESA International will repair or replace the purchase when operated and maintained in accordance heater without charge.
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