Desa RCLP100V - Manuel (Page 5)

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OWNER’S MANUAL
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 into front or rear of heater.
3. Make sure the control knob is in the
OFF position.
4. Plug power cord of heater into a three-
prong, grounded extension cord.
Extension cord must be at least six feet
(two meters) long, UL/CSA listed, and
of a proper size.
Extension Cord Size Requirement
Up to 100 feet (30 m) long, use 16
AWG rated cord.
101 to 200 feet (31 to 60 m) long, use
14 AWG rated cord.
5. Plug extension cord into a 120 volt/60
hertz, 3-hole, grounded outlet. Motor
will start. Fan will turn, forcing air out
front of heater.
6. 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 this
happens, close propane supply valve
and open again slowly.
7. Press and hold in control knob. Turn
counterclockwise to the LOW position.
Heater should ignite within a few
seconds.
Note: If heater fails to ignite, 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 7.
8. After heater ignites, wait 30 seconds
then release the control knob. This
activates the automatic control system.
STORAGE
WARNING: Review and under-
stand the warnings in the Safety
Information section, page 2. They
are needed to safely operate this
heater. Follow all local codes
when using this heater.
1. Store propane tank(s) in safe manner.
See Chapter 5 of Standard for Storage
and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum
Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58 and the Propane
Installation Code 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 dry, clean, and safe place. Do
not store hose/regulator assembly in-
side heater combustion chamber.
4. When taking heater out of storage, al-
ways check inside of heater. Insects and
small animals may place foreign objects
in heater. Keep inside of heater free
from combustible and foreign objects.
CAUTION: Disconnect heater
from propane supply tank(s).
9. When burner remains lit, set heater at
the desired heat level by turning the
control valve counterclockwise. If
burner goes out, turn off gas. Turn con-
trol knob fully clockwise to the lowest
position. Check fuel supply. If adequate
fuel is available, restart heater begin-
ning at step #1.
TO STOP HEATER
1. Tightly close propane supply valve on
propane tank(s).
2. Wait a few seconds. Heater will burn
gas left in supply hoses.
3. Turn control knob to the OFF position.
4. Unplug heater.
OPERATION MAINTENANCE
WARNINGS
• Never service heater while it is
plugged in, connected to pro-
pane supply, operating, or hot.
Severe burns and electrical
shock can occur.
• Keep heater clear and free from
combustible materials, gaso-
line, and other flammable va-
pors and liquids.
• Do not block the flow of com-
bustion or ventilation air.
1. Keep heater clean. Clean heater annu-
ally or as needed to remove dust and
debris. If heater is dirty or dusty, clean
heater with a damp cloth. Use house-
hold cleaners on difficult spots.
2. Inspect heater before each use. Check
connections 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 with one specified by manufac-
turer.
4. Have heater inspected yearly by a quali-
fied service agency.
5. Keep inside of heater free from com-
bustible and foreign objects. Remove
motor and other internal parts if needed
to clean inside of heater (see Service
Procedures, page 7).
6. Clean fan blades each season or as
needed (see Fan, page 7).