Desa RCLP155B owner manual Ventilation, Storage, Preventative Maintenance Schedule

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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 a fresh air opening of at least 0.28 m2 (3 ft2) for each 100,000 Btu/Hr rating. 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 op- erate 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 2 m (6 ft) long. Extension cord must be UL/CGA listed.

Extension Cord Size Requirement

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

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

31 to 60 (101 to 200 ft) 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.Turn on/off switch to the ON position. Heater will start within twenty 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.

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 objects in heater. Keep inside of heater free from combustible and foreign objects.

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.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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.

Item

How Often

How To

Fan

Clean every 500

See Fan,

 

hours of operation

page 6

 

or as needed

 

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