PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER

THEORY OF

OPERATION

The Fuel System: The hose/regulator assembly attaches to the propane gas sup- ply. This provides fuel to the heater.

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 piezo ignitor lights the burner.

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

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: 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/regula- tor assembly to propane tank(s). Turn fuel gas fitting counterclockwise into threads on tank. Tighten firmly using a wrench. IMPORTANT: Position regulator so that hose leaving the regulator is in a hori- zontal position (see Figure 3). This places the regulator vent in the proper position to protect it from the weather.

3.Connect hose to valve inlet. Tighten firmly using a 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 happens, close propane supply valve and open again slowly.

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.

WARNING: 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.

Propane

Regulator

 

Supply

Hose

Valve

 

Propane

Tank Fuel Gas

Fitting

Figure 3 - Regulator Position

 

Combustion Chamber

Fan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motor

 

 

Clean

 

 

 

 

Heated Air

 

Cool Air

 

 

Out

 

Knob

Hose

 

In (Back)

(Front)

 

 

 

Valve Inlet

Figure 4 - Hose and Inlet Connector

Hose/

Regulator

Assembly

Air For Combustion

Air For Heating

Figure 2 - Cross Section Operational View

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Desa RCLP50V owner manual Theory Operation, Installation

RCLP50V specifications

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