Desa RM200T Thermostat User Manual


 
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PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATER
200,000 BTU/HR
Item
Fuel tank
Air output and
lint filters
Air intake filter
Fuel filter
Spark plug
Fan blades
Motor
WARNING: Never service
heater while it is plugged in, op-
erating, or hot. Severe burns and
electrical shock can occur.
STORING,
TRANSPORTING,
OR SHIPPING
Note:
If shipping, transport companies re-
quire fuel tanks to be empty.
1. Drain fuel tank.
Note:
This model has a drain plug on
underside of fuel tank. Remove drain
plug to drain all fuel. Be sure all fuel is
removed.
2. Replace drain plug.
3. If any debris is noted in old fuel, add 1
or 2 quarts of clean kerosene to tank,
stir, and drain again. This will prevent
excess debris from clogging filters dur-
ing future use.
4. Replace fuel cap and drain plug. Prop-
erly dispose of old and dirty fuel. Check
with local automotive service stations
that recycle oil.
5. If storing, store heater in dry place.
Make sure storage place is free of dust
and corrosive fumes.
IMPORTANT:
Do not store kerosene over
summer months for use during next heating
season. Using old fuel could damage heater.
PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
How Often
Flush every 150-200 hours of operation
or as needed
Replace every 500 hours of operation or
once a year
Wash and dry with soap and water every
500 hours of operation or replace as
needed
Clean twice a heating season or replace
as needed
Clean and regap every 600 hours opera-
tion or replace as needed
Clean each season or as needed
Not required/permanently lubricated
How To
See Storing, Transporting,
or Shipping
See Air Output, Air Intake,
and Lint Filters, page 8
See Air Output, Air Intake,
and Lint Filters, page 8
See Fuel Filter, page 9
See Spark Plug, page 10
See Fan, page 8