Desa RC55T Electric Heater User Manual


 
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VENTILATION
WARNING: Provide a fresh air
opening of at least three square
feet (2,800 square cm) for each
100,000 Btu/Hr rating. Provide
extra fresh air if more heaters
are being used. The minimum
ventilation requirements must
be followed to avoid risks as-
sociated with carbon monoxide
poisoning. Make certain these
requirements are met prior to
operating heater.
Example: A 165 model heater requires one of
the following:
a two-car garage door (16 ft. [4.88 m] wide
opening) raised four inches (10.16 cm)
a single-car garage door (9 ft. [2.74 m] wide
opening) raised seven inches (17.78 cm)
two, thirty-inch (76.20 cm) windows raised
twelve inches (30.48 cm)
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 informa-
tion.
2. Fill fuel tank with kerosene, #1/#2 diesel/fuel
oil, JET A or JP-8 fuels.
3. Attach fuel cap.
4. For thermostat models 55T, 70T, 115T, and
165T, turn thermostat knob clockwise to the
high position.
5. 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 mm2) rated cord
11 to 100 feet (3.3 to 30.5 meters) long, use
16 AWG (1.0 mm2) rated cord
101 to 200 feet (30.8 to 61 meters) long, use
14 AWG (1.5 mm2) rated cord
6.
Plug extension cord into standard 120 volt/60
hertz, 3-prong grounded outlet. Note: Ignitor will
preheat for five seconds, then heater will start.
7. For thermostat models 55T, 70T, 115T, and
165T, 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.
TO STOP HEATER
Unplug extension cord from outlet.
TO RESTART HEATER
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
.