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