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PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER
RCCP200V
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: Never attempt to service heater while it is connected to
propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns can occur.
SYMPTOM
Burner fails to light
Burner lights but goes out when automatic
control valve button is released
Burn rate is low
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Propane supply valve closed on propane
tank(s)
2. Excess-flow check valve closed
3. Blockage in burner nozzle
4. Piezo ignition system not sparking
1. Not enough warm-up time
2. Low gas pressure
3. Thermocouple loose or needs to be re-
placed
4. Automatic control valve needs to be
replaced
1. Main burner valve not fully open
2. Plugged gas orifices
3. Low gas pressure
4. Low fuel supply
REMEDY
1. Open propane supply valve slowly
2. Close propane supply valve on propane
tank and reopen slowly
3. Replace burner nozzle
4. Assure ignitor electrode gap is 3.3 mm
(.130 in). Do not bend electrode. Doing
so may cause it to break. Check wire
lead for damage. Replace piezo ignitor
and/or ignitor electrode as necessary
1. Relight, hold automatic control valve
button in 45 seconds
2. Check propane tank(s) for proper gas
supply
3. Tighten connection or replace thermo-
couple
4. Replace automatic control valve
1. Fully open main burner valve by turning
the valve handle towards HIGH position
until it stops
2. Replace gas orifice
3. Check gas supply; check regulator out-
put
4. Consult propane gas supplier
ACCESSORIES
Purchase accessories and parts from your
nearest dealer or service center. If your
dealer or service center can not supply an
accessory or part, call DESA Industries'
Parts Department at 1-905-826-8010. You
can also write to the address listed on the
back page of this manual.
DESA Industries
2220 Argentia Road
Unit #4
Mississauga, ON
L5N2K7
905-826-8010
Part Number Description
LPA3005 Hose/Regulator Assembly
U.L. listed.
LPA4020 Fuel Gas Connector
Connects regulator to all standard propane
tanks. U.L. and A.G.A. listed.
Note:
For additional help, visit DESA
International’s Technical Service web
site at www.desatech.com.