Desa RC55CT Electric Heater User Manual


 
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TO STOP HEATER
Without ON/OFF Switch
Unplug extension cord from outlet.
With ON/OFF Switch
Push ON/OFF switch to OFF (O) position. Unplug
heater when not in use.
TO RESTART HEATER
Without ON/OFF Switch
1. Unplug extension cord from outlet and wait
10 seconds. (Wait two minutes if heater has
been running.)
2. Repeat steps under To Start Heater
.
With ON/OFF Switch
1. Push ON/OFF switch to OFF (O) position and
wait 10 seconds (2 minutes if heater has been
running).
2. Repeat steps under
To Start Heater.
Figure 8 - ON/OFF Switch, 55/70 Models
Figure 9 - ON/OFF Switch, 115/165
Models
ON/OFF
Switch with
Light
ON/OFF
Switch with
Light
OPERATION
IMPORTANT: Review and under-
stand the warnings in the Safety
Information section, page 2.
They are needed to safely oper
-
ate this heater. Follow all local
ordinances and codes when
using this heater.
TO START HEATER
1. Follow all ventilation and safety information.
2. Locate heater to provide maximum circulation
of the heated air. Follow all location require
-
ments noted in Safety Information, page 2.
3. Fill fuel tank with kerosene, #1#2 diesel/fuel
oil, JET A or JP-8 fuel.
4. Attach fuel cap.
5. For thermostat models, turn thermostat knob
clockwise to the high position.
6. Plug heaterʼs power cord into approved,
grounded, three-wire extension cord. Extension
cord must be at least six feet (1.8 meters) long.
Extension Cord Size Requirement
6 to 10 feet (1.8 to 3 meters) long, use 18 AWG
(0.75 mm
2
) rated cord
11 to 100 feet (3.3 to 30.5 meters) long, use
16 AWG (1.0 mm
2
) rated cord
101 to 200 feet (30.8 to 61 meters) long, use
14 AWG (1.5 mm
2
) rated cord
7. Plug extension cord into standard 120 volt/60
hertz, 3-prong grounded outlet. Note: For
heater without ON/OFF switch, ignitor will
preheat for five seconds, then heater will
start.
Note: For heater with ON/OFF switch, push
switch to ON(|) position and heater should
start in 5 seconds. If heater does not start, see
Troubleshooting, page 9.
8. For thermostat models, adjust thermostat knob
to the desired setting. Note: A cold heater may
affect the thermostat setting. This thermostat is
a general-heating control. It is not intended for
precise temperature control. Adjust thermostat
until heater cycles at the desired setting.