Desa RCLP375B owner manual Ventilation, Storage, Maintenance

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OWNER’S MANUAL

VENTILATION

WARNING: Follow the mini- mum fresh, outside air ventila- tion requirements. If proper fresh, outside air ventilation is not pro- vided, carbon monoxide poison- ing can occur. Provide proper fresh, outside air ventilation be- fore running heater.

Provide at least three square feet (0.28 m2) of fresh, outside air for each 100,000 Btu/Hr of rating. This heater requires a fresh air open- ing of at least 11.25 square feet (1.05 m2). Provide extra fresh air if more heaters are being used.

OPERATION

WARNING: Review and un- derstand the warnings in the Safety Information Section, page

2.They are needed to safely oper- ate this heater. Follow all local codes when using this heater.

TO START HEATER

1.Follow all installation, ventilation and safety information.

2.Locate heater on stable and level sur- face. Make sure strong drafts do not blow into front or rear of heater.

3.Plug power cord of heater into a three- prong, grounded extension cord. Exten- sion cord must be at least six feet (2 m) long. Extension cord must be UL/CGA listed.

Extension Cord Size Requirement

Up to 50 feet (15 m) long, use 18 AWG rated cord.

51 to 100 feet (16 to 30 m) long, use 16 AWG rated cord.

101 to 200 (31 to 60 m) feet long, use 14 AWG rated cord.

4.Plug extension cord into a 120 volt/60 hertz, three-hole, grounded outlet.

5.Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly. Note: If not opened slowly, excess-flow check valve on pro- pane tank may stop gas flow. If this happens, close propane supply valve and open again slowly.

6.Make sure regulator is set between 7 and 20 psig (48 and 138 kPa). Note: Higher regulator setting will al- low heater to produce more heat.

WARNING: Do not adjust regulator below 7 psig (48 kPa) or

above 20 psig (138 kPa) . Heater may not run properly.

7.Turn on/off switch to the ON position. Heater will start within six seconds. Note: If heater does not start, turn on/ off switch to the OFF position. Wait ten seconds for safety control to reset, then try again.

TO STOP HEATER

1.Tightly close propane supply valve on propane tank(s). Allow heater to burn remaining fuel in hose.

2.Wait a few seconds. Heater will burn gas left in supply hoses.

3.Turn on/off switch to the OFF position.

4.Unplug heater.

TO RESTART HEATER

If safety control stops gas flow to heater, motor will continue to run.

To restart heater:

1.Turn on/off switch to the OFF position.

2.Wait ten seconds, then turn on/off switch to the ON position.

If heater does not restart

•Check manual valves (if any) and supply valves (on propane tank). Make sure they are open.

•Check fuel level in propane tank(s). If fuel level is too low, contact local propane gas company.

If heater still does not restart, contact your local service center.

STORAGE

CAUTION: Disconnect heater from propane supply tank(s).

1.Store propane tank(s) in safe manner. See Chapter 5 of Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58 and/or CAN/ CGA B149.2. Follow all local codes.

2.Place plastic cover caps over brass fit- tings on inlet connector and

hose/regulator assembly.

3.Store in dry, clean, and safe place. Do not store hose/regulator assembly in- side heater combustion chamber.

4.When taking heater out of storage, al- ways check inside of heater. Insects and small animals may place foreign ob- jects in heater. Keep inside of heater free from combustible and foreign ob- jects.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, con- nected to propane supply, oper- ating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur.

1.Keep heater clean. Clean heater annu- ally or as needed to remove dust and debris. If heater is dirty or dusty, clean heater with a damp cloth.

2.Inspect heater before each use. Check connections for leaks. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to connections. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

3.Inspect hose/regulator assembly before each use. If hose is highly worn or cut, replace.

4.Have heater inspected yearly by a quali- fied service agency.

5.Keep inside of heater free from com- bustible and foreign objects.

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Contents Canadian Propane Construction Heater Canadian Model RCLP375B Propane Construction Heater Safety InformationUnpacking Product IdentificationTheory Operation Propane Supply InstallationTemperature FC No. of Tanks At Tank 100 lb.45 Kg Storage MaintenanceVentilation Cleaning FAN Service ProcedureWiring Diagram Wiring DiagramsSpecifications Technical Service AccessoriesReplacement Parts Parts Under WarrantyIllustrated Parts Breakdown Under Replacement Parts on page 9 of this manual Parts ListWarranty and Repair Service Appareil DE Avertissements Informations Concernant LA SécuritéDéballage Identification DU ProduitTempératures Nombre de Moyennes C F Bouteilles La bouteille Principe DE FonctionnementAlimentation EN Propane Vérifier tous les branchements en vue de fuites Remisage FonctionnementMise EN Marche Arrêt DE L’APPAREILNettoyage DU Ventilateur EntretienProcédures ’ENTRETIEN Suite Nettoyage DU Ventilateur suite Schéma de câblage Schémas DE CâblageCaractéristiques Service Technique AccessoiresPièces Détachées Pièces Sous GarantieVUE Éclatée DES Pièces Pièce DE RÉF Description Liste DES PiècesGarantie ET Réparations

RCLP375B specifications

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