20 Most Recent Reddy Heater-30-55,000 BTU Variable - Page 3 Questions & Answers

Check the fuel filter located on the end of suction tube. It requires some dismantling, best to have a manual on it.

You can refer to this manual: http://www.bealsmotor.com/Desa%20Hot%20Surface%20Manual.pdf
They have a detailed troubleshooting guide. You will need a multimeter and some electronic experience for some of the tests. I hope this helps!

Follow this link, scroll to the bottom, look for the chart

The R110 is a spark plug heater, as you know. It does not have the sophisticated electronics that the newer heaters have. My guess: SP heater runs 30 seconds & shuts down- bypassphotocell. If it runs fine, then the photocell is defective.The test is simpleIf the photocell proves to be good follow these troubleshooting tips

Just because there is fuel & spark does not necessarily mean there will be combustion. The fuel must be delivered at the correct pressure, the correct volume, and must be delivered as a fog- not a mist.My suggestions:

1. set the pump pressure
2. be sure the fuel filter is clean
3. be sure no air leaks or vacuum leaks
4. Desa recommended annual replacement of the nozzle. They wear out. When was the last time yours was changed?

More troubleshooting tips

To help you, I will need the correct Model Number of your Reddy Construction Heater.

Please advise and thanks for choosing FixYa.

Here's a link to where you can locate and download the Owners Manual. You will need to have the correct Model Number to do it. http://www.desatech.com/ Click on Construction Heaters and scroll down, until you find your Model Number.

Hope this helped you. Please let me know. Thanks.

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The flicker and sputter is usually a sign that the unit and more specifically, the fuel nozzle needs cleaning. Anything that would cause restricted air flow, needs to be removed.

In case you have misplaced your Owners Manual, I have included a link to it. You can download and print it for future reference, if you like.

http://www.desatech.com/manuals/Construction%20Heaters/099549-01.pdf

Hope this helped you to troubleshoot and solve the problem. Please let me know.

Steven, I thoroughly enjoyed your thorough explanation of what and how it e. Really, the best I have ever read, so far.

What may have happened it that the fan sensor may need readjusting or resetting. In case you have misplaced your Owners Manual, I have included a link to it that you can download and print for future reference. Pay particular attention to Pages 6 & 7, as well as the Troubleshoot Guide. If all else fails, get a bigger hammer! Just kidding. If you find you need any replacement parts, you can order them directly for www.masterdistributors.com

Owners Manual link below.

http://www.desatech.com/manuals/Construction%20Heaters/102439-01.pdf

Hope this helps you solve the problem.

From what you have said, it sounds like the nozzle is clogged . If you will send me the Model Number of your heater, I'll sent you a copy of the Owners Manual/Troubleshoot Guide, if you have misplaced yours.

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It could be a pressure problem, old fuel, clogged nozzle, etc. If you can furnish me with the correct model number, I will be able to help you further. Reply by using the Leave a Comment link.

Thanks

Hi and welcome to FixYa, I am Kelly
Download this manual:
http://www.bealsmotor.com/Desa%20Hot%20Surface%20Manual.pdf

You may have a dirty filter(s) or need to adjust the air pump. See page 7 of the manual paragraphs 1 and 2 for the Air and Pump system adjustments. NOTE the necessary gap adjustment of 0.003 / 0.004 at the top of the air pump. Also the air input filter is washable but the air output filter is not.

I think if you follow the troubleshooting on page 18 it will help you solve the mystery.

Thanks for choosing FixYa,
Kelly

There is a heat sensor under the cover that needs to be change. It is a thermal cutoff switch.

You can download and print the Owners Manual at the following link. You must have the Model #, to be able to do this.

www.deastech.com

Hope this helps solve your problem.

Hi,

Here are a couple of tips that I wrote that tell you how to troubleshoot a Torpedo or Reddy heater...

Reddy Heater - Troubleshooting Torpedo Heaters

Torpedo Heater Pump Pressure Adjustment

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Hi,

Here are a couple of tips that I wrote that tell you how to troubleshoot a Torpedo or Reddy heater...

Reddy Heater - Troubleshooting Torpedo Heaters

Torpedo Heater Pump Pressure Adjustment

heatman101

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Hi,

Here are a couple of tips that I wrote that tell you how to troubleshoot a Torpedo or Reddy heater...

Reddy Heater - Troubleshooting Torpedo Heaters

Torpedo Heater Pump Pressure Adjustment

heatman101