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Theory of operation, Assembly – Desa BLP50VA User Manual

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PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER

50,000 BTU/HR

4

105331

Air For Combustion

Air For Heating

THEORY OF
OPERATION

Combustion Chamber

THE FUEL SYSTEM

The hose/regulator assembly attaches to the
propane gas supply. This provides fuel to
the heater.

THE AIR SYSTEM

The motor turns the fan. The fan pushes air
into and around the combustion chamber.
This air is heated and provides a stream of
clean, hot air.

THE IGNITION SYSTEM

The piezo ignitor lights the burner.

THE AUTOMATIC CONTROL
SYSTEM

This system causes the heater to shut down
if the flame goes out.

Motor

Clean
Heated Air
Out
(Front)

Hose/
Regulator
Assembly

Cool Air
In (Back)

Figure 2 - Cross Section Operational View

Fan

ASSEMBLY

1.

Remove screw from top of fan guard.
Discard screw.

2.

Insert nut clip (provided with handle)
with flat side facing up through slot in
top of shell. Align holes in nut clip with
screw hole behind slot in top of shell.
(see Figure 4).

3.

Place handle over hole and clip. Insert
two screws (provided with handle)
through handle and tighten into shell.
Make sure rear screw goes through
shell and into fan guard. Tighten screws
firmly.

Figure 3 - Removing Screw from Top of
Fan Guard

Figure 4 - Installing Nut Clip

Figure 5 - Attaching Handle

Remove
Screw

Nut Clip

Slot

Shell

Screws

Handle

Rear of
Heater

Nut Clip

Flat Side Facing Up