Desa RCP80 User's Manual
Contents
1. 099684 MAINTENANCE TROUBLE SHOOTING AWARNING Never attempt to service heater while it is connected to propane supply operating or hot Severe burns can occur 1 Keep heater clean corrected Correct all leaks at once replace 2 Inspect heater before each use Check connections for leaks Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to connections Bubbles forming show a leak that must be Inspect hose regulator assembly before each use If hose is highly worn or cut Have heater inspected yearly by service person AWARNING Never attempt to service heater while it is connected to propane supply operating or hot Severe burns can occur SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Pilot fails 1 Propane supply valve closed 1 Open propane supply valve to light on propane tank s slowly 2 Excess flow check valve 2 Close propane supply valve on closed propane tank and reopen slowly 3 Air in gas line 3 Allow several minutes to purge air with automatic control valve button depressed 4 Blockage in pilot orifice 4 Replace pilot orifice 5 Piezo ignition system not 5 Adjust ignitor electrode gap to sparking 120 Check wire lead for damage Replace piezo ignitor and or ignitor electrode as necessary Pilot lights 1 Not enough warm uptime 1 Relight hold automatic control but goes valve button in 45 seconds out when 2 Low gas pressure 2 Check propane tank s for aut2. PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER OWNER S MANUAL Models TC80 and RCP80 IMPORTANT Read and understand this manual before assembling starting or servicing heater Improper use of heater can cause serious injury Keep this manual for future reference AX GENERAL HAZARD WARNING FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS PRO VIDED WITH THIS HEATER CAN RESULT IN DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE FROM HAZARDS OF FIRE EXPLOSION BURN ASPHYXIATION AND OR CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING ONLY PERSONS WHO CAN UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD USE OR SERVICE THIS HEATER IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR HEATER INFORMATION SUCH AS AN INSTRUC TIONS MANUAL LABELS ETC CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION SECTION PAGE Safety Informations og 2 Product Identification ssn nateni ieii ii 4 Specifications D opp Atte ab EAEN 4 En 5 Theory of Oper tion 5 e anna 5 Propane Supply ede ee e red 5 MentilatiOTi e 5 Install 6 Operation ipee c ppt pt d e te p tete 7 DLOTA GE c E 9 Maintenance EPA 10 1 erc eet eid 10 ACCOSSOLIES u atn ledio ede d i rae 11 Replacement Parts eee Re ete rei rre 11 Hlustrated Parts List 4
3. The hose regulator assembly attaches to the propane gas supply This provides fuel to the heater The Ignition System The piezo ignitor lights the pilot fuel supply The pilot ignites the main burner The Automatic Control System This system causes the heater to shut down 1f the flame goes out You must provide propane gas and propane tank s Use this heater only with a propane vapor withdrawal supply system See Chapter 5 of the Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas ANSI NFPA 58 and or CAN CGA B149 2 Your local library or fire department will have this booklet This heater will operate with a 20 pound propane tank However you can only operate it in the LOW position during mildly cool weather At higher heat settings or during colder weather you must use larger tanks The amount of propane gas ready for use from propane tanks varies Two factors decide this amount 1 The amount of propane gas in tank s 2 The temperature of tank s The chart below shows the minimum number of 100 pound tanks needed to run the heater Connect tanks together with a manifold Average Temperature F At Tank Location 60 40 32 20 10 0 Number Of Tanks 1 1 1 1 2 2 Less gas is vaporized at lower temperatures Your local propane gas dealer will help you select the proper supply system AWARNING Provide at least a 2 5 square foot opening of fresh outside air while running heater If proper fresh outside a
4. dizziness and or nausea If you have these signs the heater may not be working properly Get fresh air at once Check for proper ventilation and have heater serviced Safety Information continues on next page 099684 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued A WARNINGS Propane Gas Propane gas is odorless An odor making agentis added to propane gas The odor helps you detect a propane gas leak However the odor added to propane gas may fade Propane gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater Install and use heater with care Follow all local ordinances and codes In the absence of local ordinances and codes refer to the Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas ANSI NFPA 58 and the Natural Gas Installation Code CAN CGA B149 2 This instructs on the safe storage and handling of propane gases Use only the hose and factory preset regulator provided with the heater Use only propane gas set up for vapor withdrawal Provide adequate ventilation Before using heater provide at least a 2 5 square foot opening of fresh outside air This heater produces carbon monoxide which is listed by the State of California as a reproductive toxin under Proposition 65 For indoor use only Do not use heater outdoors Do not use heater in occupied dwellings
5. 0 0 2 12 13 Warranty and Repair Service sese Back Cover WARNINGS WARNING FIRE BURN INHALATION AND EXPLOSION HAZARD KEEP SOLID COMBUSTIBLES SUCH AS BUILDING MATERIALS PAPER OR CARDBOARD A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE HEATER AS RECOMMENDED BY THE INSTRUCTIONS NEVER USE THE HEATER IN SPACES WHICH DO OR MAY CONTAIN VOLATILE OR AIRBORNE COMBUSTIBLES OR PRODUCTS SUCH AS GASOLINE SOL VENTS PAINT THINNER DUST PARTICLES OR UNKNOWN CHEMICALS A WARNING NOT FOR HOME OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE USE The heater is designed for use as a construction heater in accordance with ANSI Z83 7 CGA2 14 Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and heating products for specific uses Your local authority can advise you about these The primary purpose of construction heaters is to provide temporary heating of buildings under construction alteration or repair Properly used the heater provides safe economi cal heating Products of combustion are vented into the area being heated We cannot foresee every use which may be made of our heaters Check with your local fire safety authority if you have questions about heater use Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and heat producing products for specific uses Your local authorities can advise you about these Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headaches
6. 010 099680 01 099685 01 099539 02 M11084 38 102445 01 097155 01 098835 01 099681 01 099683 01 098851 03 098853 04 099684 01 LPA1000 LPA2130 LPA4020 DESCRIPTION Deflector Top Rivet Standoff Bracket Screw 10 16 x 1 2 Half Shell Rivet Burner Assembly Screw 10 24 x 1 2 Nut 10 24 Base Thermocouple Kit Includes Clip Regulator Hose Assembly Pilot Burner Assembly Compression Nut Compression Sleeve Nozzle Manual Control Valve Female Connector Compression Gauge Tee Brass Hex Cap Debris Shield Pilot Fuel Tube Pointer and Nut Ignitor Electrode Screw 8 18 x 3 8 Piezo Ignitor Includes Nut Automatic Control Valve Nut 1 2 28 Information Decal Operation Decal Tradename Decal RCP80 Tradename Decal TC80 Owner s Manual Hose Assembly Regulator Fuel Gas Connector Z l l oo l l l l oo l l l l la ca PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN ACCESSORIES 099684 NOTES 099684 NOTES 099684 WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE KEEP THIS WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY DESA International warrants this product and any parts thereof to be free
7. from defects in materials and workmanship for one 1 year from the date of first purchase when operated and maintained in accordance with instructions This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser when proof of purchase is provided This warranty covers only the cost of parts and labor required to restore the product to proper operating condition Transportation and incidental costs associated with warranty repairs are not reimbursable under this warranty Warranty service is available only through authorized dealers and service centers This warranty does not cover defects resulting from misuse abuse negligence accidents lack of proper maintenance normal wear alteration modification tampering contaminated fuels repair using improper parts or repair by anyone other than an authorized dealer or service center Routine maintenance is the responsibility of the owner THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR POSE DESA International assumes no responsibility for indirect incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty does not cove
8. his happens close propane supply valve and open again slowly Continued 099684 OPERATION 5 Check all connections for leaks Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas 6 Close propane supply valve joints Bubbles forming show a leak that must be corrected AWARNING 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 corrected Correct all leaks at once AWARNING Review and understand the warnings in the Safety Informa tion section pages 2 and 3 They are needed to safely oper ate this heater Follow all local codes when using this heater To Start Heater 1 Follow all installation ventilation and safety information 2 Locate heater on stable and level surface Make sure strong drafts do not blow on heater AWARNING Fully close main burner valve before lighting pilot If not severe burns can occur Do this by turning valve handle towards the OFF position until it stops 3 Open propane supply valve on propane tank s slowly Note If not opened slowly excess flow check valve on propane tank may stop gas flow If this happens close propane supply valve and open again slowly 4 Push in and hold automatic control valve button see Figure 4 Push piezo ignitor button see Figure 4 You may need to push piezo ignitor button 3 8 times until the pilot lights When p
9. ilot lights keep automatic control valve button pushed in Release after 30 seconds Note If pilot fails to light hose may have air in it If so keep automatic control valve button pressed and wait 20 seconds Release automatic control valve button and wait 20 seconds for unburned fuel to exit heater Repeat step 4 Main Burner Valve Handle Automatic Control p d des Ignitor Valve Button utton Figure 4 Main Burner Valve Handle Automatic Control Valve Button and Piezo Ignitor Button Locations Continued 099684 5 If pilot light goes out repeat step 4 6 When pilot remains lit fully open main burner valve Do this by turning valve handle to the HIGH position You can now position the handle to any setting between HIGH and LOW ACAUTION Only use the main burner valve handle to adjust the burner flame Always turn handle pointer to the HIGH position before turning it to a lower position Never set handle pointer between the LOW and OFF positions Flame Patterns Figure 5 shows a correct flame pattern The burner flame is mostly blue with a slight yellow coloring on the ends Figure 6 shows an incorrect flame pattern The flame is mostly yellow The incorrect flame pattern results from running heater below the LOW position or from flashback AXCAUTION Running heater below specified input rating may cause flashback During flashback the burner flame is mostly r
10. ir ventilation is not provided carbon monoxide poisoning can occur Provide proper fresh outside air ventilation before running heater 099684 INSTALLATION Ne AWARNING Review and understand the warnings in the Safety Informa tion section pages 2 and 3 They are needed to safely oper ate this heater Follow all local codes when using this heater AWARNING Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installa tion or servicing Correct all leaks at once Provide propane supply system see Propane Supply page 5 Connect POL fitting on hose regulator assembly to propane tank s Turn POL fitting counterclockwise into threads on tank Tighten firmly using a wrench IMPORTANT Tighten regulator with vent pointing down Pointing vent down protects regulator from weather damage Supply Valve pointing down Propane Tank Figure 2 Regulator With Vent Pointing Down 3 Connect hose to the inlet connector Tighten firmly using a wrench IMPORTANT Use extra hose or piping if needed Install extra hose or piping between hose regulator assembly and propane tank You must use the regula tor supplied with heater even if propane tank has one Hose yA a Inlet Connector ar Figure Hose and Inlet Connector 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 t
11. l also protect your warranty cover age for parts replaced under warranty Parts Under Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s either contact your nearest Parts Central or call DESA International s Technical Service Department at 1 800 323 5190 When calling DESA International have ready your name your address model number of your heater how heater was malfunctioning e purchase date In most cases we will ask you to return the defective part to the factory Parts Not Under Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s either contact your nearest Parts Central or call DESA International s Parts Department at 1 800 972 7879 for referral information When calling DESA International have ready model number of your heater the replacement part number 099684 PARTS ILLUSTRATED BREAKDOWN RCP80 TC80 HEATER EXPLODED VIEW 099684 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions under Replacement Parts on page 11 of this manual 098823 02 097187 01 097052 01 M11084 27 098822 02 M50110 03 099851 01 M12461 51 097384 01 098824 02 099236 01 LPA3035 097163 03 M5787 M5788 099679 01 097152 01 097157 02 099461 01 099460 01 LPA 4
12. oaring noise If flashback occurs turn heater off After burner tube cools restart the heater yellow The flame will burn inside the burner tube causing a on Flame Ends Correct Flame Pattern Blue Flame Burner Tube Figure 5 Normal Flame Pattern at High Position 099684 Yellow Flame Incorrect Flame Pattern Flashback Blue Flame Burner Tube Flame Inside Burner Tube makes roaring noise Figure 6 Flame Pattern during Flashback 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 turning valve handle towards the OFF position until it stops To Restart Heater 1 Wait five minutes after stopping heater 2 Restart heater by following steps under To Start Heater page 7 STORAGE ACAUTION Disconnect heater from propane supply tank s MAACAUTION Do not stack heaters over three high if more than one heater is being stored Secure heaters with rope or strap after stacking 1 Store propane tank s in safe manner Refer to Chapter 5 of Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases ANSI NFPA 58 and or CAN CGA B149 2 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 a dry clean and safe place Dm
13. omatic proper gas supply control valve 3 Thermocouple loose or 3 Tighten connection or replace button needs to be replaced thermocouple is released Automatic control valve needs to be replaced Replace automatic control valve Burn rate is low Main burner valve not fully open Plugged gas orifice Low gas pressure Low fuel supply Fully open main burner valve Replace gas orifice Check gas supply check Consult propane gas supplier by turning the valve handle towards HIGH position until it stops regulator output 099684 ACCESSORIES REPLACEMENT PARTS Purchase these heater accessories and parts from your nearest dealer or service center If they can not supply an accessory or part either contact your nearest Parts Central listed in the separate Authorized Service Center booklet or call DESA International s Parts Department at 1 800 972 7879 for referral information You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual Part Number Description LPA4020 Fuel Gas Connector Connects regulator to all standard propane tanks U L and A G A listed LPA1000 10 Foot Hose LPA2120 Regulator LPA3095 Hose and Regulator Assembly AWARNING Use only original replacement parts This heater must use design specific parts Do not substitute or use generic parts Improper replacement parts could cause serious or fatal injuries This wil
14. or in living or sleeping quarters Do not use heater below ground level Propane gas is heavier than air If a leak occurs propane gas will sink to the lowest possible level Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline paint thinner and other flammable vapors and liquids Do not use heater in areas with high dust content Minimum heater clearances from combustibles Sides 4 Ft Top 6 Ft Keep heater at least six feet from propane tank s Do not point heater at propane tank s within 20 feet Keep propane tank s below 100 F Check heater for damage before each use Do not use a damaged heater Check hose before each use of heater If highly worn or cut replace before using heater Locate heater on stable and level surface if heater is hot or operating Not intended for use on finished floors Never block air inlet bottom or air outlet top of heater Keep heater away from strong drafts water spray rain or dripping water Do not leave heater unattended Keep children and animals away from heater Never move handle or service a hot operating or plugged in heater Severe burns may result Wait 20 minutes after turning heater off To prevent injury wear gloves when handling heater Never attach duct work to heater Do not alter heater Keep heater in its original state Do not use heater if altered Turn off propane supply and unplug heater when not in use Use only original replacement
15. parts This heater must use design specific parts Do not substitute or use generic parts Improper replacement parts could cause serious or fatal injuries 099684 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS Ignitor Electrode Burner Base Main Burner Valve Handle Main Burner Valve Automatic Control Valve Automatic Hose Regulator Button Control Valve Assembly Figure 1 Product Identification Rating BTU Hr High A EEN 73 000 o 30 000 a ace oth Propane Vapor Only Fuel Consumption A E 1 1 Pounds HOo t 4 see nee 3 7 Supply Pressure To Regulator Maximum rege ee Henr susie 200 psi Minimum for input adjustment pp 10 psi Manifold Pressure inches of water column FADE 14 Low ici nter tette ere ansehe 15 2 Ignitor Gap e ite Ee D pee rese ik 0 120 Weight Pounds ue ener en asian 15 Shipping Weight Pounds ppp 19 Size Tx W xH Inches ree Rees 18 1 2 x 16 x 23 1 8 Piezo Ignitor 099684 UNPACKING THEORY OF OPERATION PROPANE SUPPLY VENTILATION 1 Remove all packing items applied to heater for shipment Keep plastic cover caps attached to inlet connector and hose regulator assembly for storage 2 Remove all items from carton 3 Check all items for shipping damage If heater is damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought heater The Fuel System
16. r discoloration due to operation of heater We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty We make no other warranty expressed or implied WARRANTY SERVICE Should your heater require service return it to your nearest authorized service center Proof of purchase must be pre sented with the heater The heater will be inspected A defect may be caused by faulty materials or workmanship If so DESA International will repair or replace the heater without charge REPAIR SERVICE Return your heater to your nearest authorized service center Repairs not covered by the warranty will be billed at standard prices Each Service Center is independently owned and operated We reserve the right to amend these specifi cations at any time without notice Model Serial No Date of Purchase DESA INTERNATIONAL 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 For information write DESA International P O Box 90004 099684 01 Bowling Green Kentucky 42102 9004 ATTN Customer Service Department Rev E When writing always include model number and serial number 4 97
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search