Desa RCLP50-F owner manual Operation, Storage, Maintenance

OPERATION

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WARNING: Be sure motor and fan are running before pushing in automatic control valve button. Flames could flash outside heater if motor and fan are not running.

6.Turn control knob to the low position and push in (see Figure 8). Hold knob in and push piezo ignitor button. You may need to push piezo ignitor button 3-8 times until the main burner lights. When main burner lights, keep automatic control valve knob pushed in. Release button after 30 seconds.

Note: If main burner fails to light, hose may have air in it. If so, keep control knob pressed and wait 20 seconds. Release control knob and wait 20 seconds for unburned fuel to exit heater. Repeat step 6.

7.If main burner goes out, repeat step 6.

8.When main burner remains lit, rotate control knob to the desired heat level.

OFF

START/

LOW

MED

HIGH

Figure 8 - Control Knob Positions

Piezo

Ignitor

Button

Automatic Control

Valve Knob

Figure 9 - Automatic Control Valve Button and Piezo Ignitor Button

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 turn- ing control knob to the OFF position until it stops.

TO RESTART HEATER

1.Wait five minutes after stopping heater.

2.Repeat steps under To Start Heater, page 5.

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. Follow all local codes. Always store propane tanks outdoors.

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. Remove motor and other internal parts if needed to remove foreign objects (see Service Procedures, page 7).

MAINTENANCE

WARNINGS

•Never service heater while it is plugged in, connected to propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electri- cal shock can occur.

•Keep heater clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.

•Do not block the flow of com- bustion or ventilation air.

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. Use household cleaners on difficult spots.

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