THEORY OF OPERATION

The Fuel System: The hose/regulator assembly attaches to the propane gas supply. The propane gas moves through the automatic control valve and out the nozzle.

The Air System: The motor turns the fan. The fan pushes air into and around the combustion chamber. This air is heated and provides a stream of clean, hot air.

The Ignition System: The spark transformer ignitor lights the main burner.

The Safety Control System: This system causes the heater to shut down if the flame goes out.

Combustion Chamber

Nozzle

Clean

Fan

 

Heated

 

Air Out

 

(Front)

 

Cool

Air In

(Back) Power Cord

Note: Some parts are located differently on some models.

Air for

 

Combustion

Fuel

and Heating

 

Hose/Regulator Assembly

Figure 2 - Cross Section Operational View

VENTILATION

WARNING: Follow the mini- mum fresh, outside air ventila- tion requirements. If proper fresh, outside air ventilation is not provided, carbon monoxide poisoning can occur. Provide proper fresh, outside air ventila- tion before running heater.

Provide a fresh air opening of at least 3 ft2 (0.28 m2) for each 100,000 Btu/Hr rating. Provide extra fresh air if more heaters are being used.

INSTALLATION

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.

WARNING:Testallgaspiping 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 connector fitting on hose/ regulator assembly to propane tank(s). Turn counterclockwise into threads on tank valve. Tighten firmly using wrench. IMPORTANT: Tighten regulator with vent pointing down. Pointing vent down protects regulator from weather damage.

3.Connect hose to inlet connector. Tighten firmly using a wrench. IMPORTANT: Extra hose or piping may be used if needed. Install extra hose or piping between hose/regulator assembly and propane tank. 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 propane tank will stop gas flow. If this happens, close propane supply valve and open again slowly.

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RCLP100V specifications

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