Desa RCLP155AT owner manual Storage, Service Procedures, Preventative Maintenance Schedule

STORAGE

CAUTION:Disconnectheater from propane supply tank(s).

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

2.Place plastic cover caps over brass fittings on inlet connector and hose/regulator assembly.

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

4.When taking heater out of storage, always 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, connected to propane supply, operating or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur.

1.Keep heater clean. Clean heater annually 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 connec- tions 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 qualified service agency.

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

6.Clean fan blades each season or as needed (see Fan).

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Item	How Often	How To
Fan	Clean every 500 hours of	See Fan
	operation or as needed

SERVICE PROCEDURES

WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, connected to propane supply, operating or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur.

UPPER SHELL REMOVAL

1.Remove screws along each side of heater using 5/16" nut-driver. These screws attach upper and lower shells together.

2.Lift or slide upper shell off.

3.Remove fan guard.

Figure 5 - Upper Shell Removal

FAN

IMPORTANT: Remove fan from motor shaft before removing motor from heater. The weight of the motor resting on the fan could damage the fan pitch.

1.Remove upper shell (see above).

2.Use 1/8" hex wrench to loosen setscrew which holds fan to motor shaft.

3.Slip fan off motor shaft.

4.Clean fan using soft cloth moistened with kerosene or solvent.

5.Dry fan thoroughly.

6.Replace fan on motor shaft. Make sure set- screw is touching back of flat surface on motor shaft (see Figure 8, page 7).

7.Place setscrew on flat of shaft. Tighten set- screw firmly 4.5 to 5.6 N-lb (40-50 in-lb).

8.Replace fan guard and upper shell.

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