Desa RCLP50V Owner's Manual

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4103856PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATERINSTALLATIONValve InletHoseFigure 4 - Hose and Inlet ConnectorWARNING: Review and un-derstand the warnings in theSafety Information section, page2. They are needed to safely op-erate this heater. Follow all localcodes when using this heater.PropaneTankPropaneSupplyValveRegulatorHoseFuel GasFittingFigure 3 - Regulator Position1. Provide propane supply system (seePropane Supply, page 3).2. Connect fuel gas fitting on hose/regula-tor assembly to propane tank(s). Turn fuelgas fitting counterclockwise into threadson tank. Tighten firmly using a wrench.IMPORTANT: Position regulator so thathose leaving the regulator is in a hori-zontal position (see Figure 3). This placesthe regulator vent in the proper positionto protect it from the weather.WARNING: Test all gas pip-ing and connections for leaksafter installation or servicing.Never use an open flame to checkfor a leak. Apply a mixture ofliquid soap and water to all joints.Bubbles forming show a leak.Correct all leaks at once.KnobTHEORY OFOPERATIONCombustion ChamberThe Fuel System: The hose/regulatorassembly 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 thecombustion chamber. This air is heated andprovides a stream of clean, hot air.The Ignition System: The piezo ignitorlights the burner.The Automatic Control System: Thissystem causes the heater to shut down if theflame goes out.MotorWARNING: Never use an openflame to check for a leak. Apply amixture of liquid soap and waterto all joints. Bubbles formingshow a leak that must be cor-rected. Correct all leaks at once.CleanHeated AirOut(Front)Hose/RegulatorAssemblyCool AirIn (Back)Figure 2 - Cross Section Operational ViewAir For Combustion Air For HeatingFan3. Connect hose to valve inlet. Tightenfirmly using a wrench. You must usethe regulator supplied with heater.4. Open propane supply valve on propanetank(s) slowly.Note: If not openedslowly, excess-flow check valve on pro-pane tank may stop gas flow. If thishappens, close propane supply valveand open again slowly.5. Check all connections for leaks. Applymixture of liquid soap and water to gasjoints. Bubbles forming show a leakthat must be corrected.6. Close propane supply valve.