INSTALLATION

RCCP200V

PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER

INSTALLATION

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 WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaks after installation or servicing. Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

1.Provide propane supply system (see Propane Supply, page 3).

2.Connect fuel gas fitting on hose/regu- lator assembly to propane tank(s). Turn fuel gas fitting counterclockwise into threads on tank. Tighten firmly using a wrench. IMPORTANT: Tighten regula- tor with vent pointing down (see Fig- ure 2). Pointing vent down protects regulator from weather damage.

3.Connect hose to the valve inlet. Tighten firmly using wrench. You must use the regulator supplied with heater.

4.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 hap- pens, close propane supply valve and open again slowly.

Propane

Fuel Gas

Supply Valve

Fitting

 

Hose

TO STOP HEATER Regulator Vent (pointing down)

Propane

Tank

Figure 2 - Regulator With Vent Pointing Down

5.Check all connections for leaks. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak that must be corrected.

6.Close propane supply valve.

TO RESTART HEATERWARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak that must be cor- rected. Correct all leaks at once.

Valve

Inlet

AT

LO

PUSH

TO START

Hose

HI

 

Figure 3 - Hose and Valve Inlet

OPERATION

Manual background WARNING: Review and un- derstand the warnings in the Safety Information section. They are needed to safely operate 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 on heater.

3.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 hap- pens, you may hear a click inside the regulator assembly. This is the check valve closing. To reset the excess-flow check valve, close propane supply valve and open it again slowly.

4.Turn control knob counterclockwise to the lowest position and push in (see Fig- ure 4).

5.With the control knob pushed all the way in, press and release the piezo ig- nitor button (see Figure 4). Keep press- ing piezo ignitor button until the burner lights. Hold control knob down for a maximum of 10 seconds while attempt- ing ignition. If heater does not ignite, release control knob and wait 3 min- utes before attempting reignition. Note: Keep hands and face away from outlet (around top of shell) of heater while attempting to start heater.

6.After ignition, hold control knob down for approximately 30 seconds. This activates the automatic control system.

7.When main burner remains lit, set heater at the desired heat level by turning the con- trol valve counterclockwise. If burner goes out, turn off gas. Turn control knob fully clockwise to the lowest position. Check fuel supply. If adequate fuel is available, restart heater beginning at step #1.

Manual background CAUTION: Do not operate heater at extremely low input pres- sures (100% yellow flame). This may cause sooting inside heater.

 

Control Knob

Piezo

 

Ignitor

PUSHAT LO

Button

TO START

 

HI

 

AT

 

PUSH LO

 

TO START

 

HI

Figure 4 - Control Knob, and Piezo Ignitor Button Locations

TO STOP HEATER

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

2.Shut off main burner valve. Do this by turning control knob fully clockwise until it stops.

TO RESTART HEATER

1.Wait five minutes after stopping heater.

2.Repeat steps under To Start Heater.

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