Desa RCP80V Electric Heater User Manual


 
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OWNER’S MANUAL
PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Figure 1 - Product Identification
LO
OFF
HI
MED
Shell
Ignitor
Electrode
Burner
Tube
Thermocouple
Base
Piezo Ignitor
Button
Control
Knob
Valve
Inlet
Hose/Regulator Assembly
Top
WARNING: Provide at least a
2.5 square foot opening of fresh,
outside air while running heater.
If proper fresh, outside air venti-
lation is not provided, carbon
monoxide poisoning can occur.
Provide proper fresh, outside air
ventilation before running heater.
1. Remove all packing items applied to
heater for shipment. Keep plastic cover
caps (attached to valve inlet and hose/
regulator assembly) for storage.
2. Remove all items from carton.
3. Check all items for shipping damage.
If heater is damaged, promptly inform
dealer where you bought heater.
UNPACKING
THEORY OF
OPERATION
The Fuel System: The hose/regulator
assembly attaches to the propane gas sup-
ply. This provides fuel to the heater.
The Ignition System: The piezo ignitor
lights main burner.
The Automatic Control System: This
system causes the heater to shut down if the
flame goes out.
PROPANE SUPPLY
You must provide propane gas and propane
tank(s).
Use this heater only with a propane vapor
withdrawal supply system. See Chapter 5 of
the Standard for Storage and Handling of
Liquefied Petroleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58
and/or CAN/CGA B149.2. Your local library
or fire department will have this booklet.
This heater will operate with a 20-pound
propane tank. However, you can only oper-
ate it in the LOW position during mildly cool
weather. At higher heat settings or during
colder weather, you must use larger tanks.
The amount of propane gas ready for use
from propane tanks varies. Two factors de-
cide this amount.
1. The amount of propane gas in tank(s)
2. The temperature of tank(s)
The chart below shows the minimum number
of 100-pound tanks needed to run the heater.
Connect tanks together with a manifold.
Average Temperature (°F)
At Tank Location
60° 40° 32° 20° 10° 0°
Number 1 1 1 1 2 2
Of Tanks
Less gas is vaporized at lower temperatures.
Your local propane gas dealer will help you
select the proper supply system.
VENTILATION