Desa RCCP80V User Manual

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Model: RCCP80V

CANADIAN PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER

OWNER’S MANUAL

VARIABLE

40,000 - 80,000 BTU/HR

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.

GENERAL HAZARD WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THIS HEATER, CAN RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE FROM HAZARDS OF FIRE, EXPLOSION, BURN, ASPHYXIATION, CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING, AND/OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

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 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL, LABELS, ETC. CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................ 2

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ..................................................... 3

UNPACKING............................................................................... 3

THEORY OF OPERATION ......................................................... 3

PROPANE SUPPLY .................................................................... 3

VENTILATION............................................................................. 3

INSTALLATION........................................................................... 4

OPERATION ............................................................................... 4

STORAGE................................................................................... 5

MAINTENANCE .......................................................................... 6

SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................... 6

REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................................ 6

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................ 7

ACCESSORIES .......................................................................... 7

ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST ......... 8

WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE ........................ Back Cover

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SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNINGS

WARNING: This product contains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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, SOLVENTS, PAINT THINNER, DUST PARTICLES OR UNKNOWN CHEMICALS.

WARNING: NOT FOR HOME OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE USE.

The heater is designed for use as a construction heater in accordance with ANSI Z83.7/CGA 2.14. 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 economical 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, 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.

Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An odor-making agent is

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 Petr oleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58 and the Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGA B149.2. This instructs on the safe storage and handling of pro-

pane 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 .23 m2 (2.5 ft2) opening of fresh, outside air.

• For indoor use only. Do not use heater outdoors.

• Do not use heater in occupied dwellings or in living or sleeping quarters.

• Do not use heater in basement or below ground level. Propane gas is heavier than air. If a leak occurs, propane gas may sink to the lowest possible level.

• Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, paint thinner, and other flammable vapors and liquids. Dust is combustible. Do not use heater in areas with high dust content.

• Minimum heater clearances from combustibles: Sides: 9 m (3 ft) Top: 1.8 m (6 ft)

• Keep heater at least 1.8 m (6 ft) from propane tank(s).

• Keep propane tank(s) below 38° C (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 with hose specified by the manufacturer 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 of shell) or air outlet (around top of shell) of heater.

• Keep heater away from strong drafts, wind, 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 or operating heater. Severe burns may result. Wait 15 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 to heater when not in use.

• 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.

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

UNPACKING

THEORY OF OPERATION

PROPANE SUPPLY

VENTILATION

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Top

Shell

Thermocouple

Ignitor Electrode

Burner Tube

Piezo Ignitor Button

Valve Inlet

Control Knob

Base

PROPANE SUPPLY

Propane gas and propane tank(s) are to be furnished by the user. 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. The amount of propane gas ready for use from propane tanks varies.

Two factors decide this amount.

1. The amount of liquid propane gas in tank(s)

2. The temperature of tank(s)

The chart below shows the minimum number of 45 kg (100 lb) tanks needed to run the heater. Connect tanks together with a manifold.

Average Temperature Number Of Tanks

°C (°F) At Tank Location 45 kg (100 lb)

16° (60°) 1

4° (40°) 1 0° (32°) 1

-6.7° (20°) 1

-12° (10°) 2

-18° (0°) 2

Less gas is vaporized at lower temperatures. Your local propane gas dealer will help you select the proper supply system.

Hose/Regulator Assembly

Figure 1 - Product Identification

UNPACKING

1. Remove all packing items applied to heater for shipment. Keep plastic cover caps (attached to valve inlet 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.

THEORY OF OPERATION

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

The Ignition System: The piezo ignitor lights the burner fuel supply.

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

VENTILATION

WARNING: Provide at least a .23 m2 (2.5 ft2) opening of fresh, outside air while running heater. If proper fresh, outside air ventilation is not provided, carbon monoxide poisoning can occur. Provide proper fresh, outside air ventilation before running heater.

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INSTALLATION OPERATION

To Start Heater

INSTALLATION

WARNING: Review and understand 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.

WARNING: Test all gas piping 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/regulator assembly to propane tank(s). Turn fuel gas fitting counterclockwise into threads on tank. Tighten firmly using a wrench.

IMPORTANT:

Tighten regulator with vent pointing down (see Figure 3). Pointing vent down protects regulator from weather damage.

3. Connect hose to the valve inlet. Tighten firmly using 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 propane tank may stop gas flow. If this happens, you may hear a click inside the regulator assembly, this is the check valve closing. To reset the excess-flow check valve, close propane supply valve and open it 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.

Fuel Gas Fitting

Propane Supply Valve

Vent (pointing down)

Propane Tank

Figure 2 - Regulator With Vent Pointing Down

Hose

Regulator

Valve Inlet

Hose

Figure 3 - Hose and Valve Inlet

OPERATION

WARNING: Review and understand the warnings in the needed to safely operate 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

3. Make sure unit is turned off by slightly depressing and turning

4. Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly.

5. Slightly depress and turn control knob counterclockwise to the

6. With the control knob pushed all the way in, press and release

Safety Information

section, page 2. They are

drafts do not blow on heater.

control knob fully clockwise to "OFF".

Note:

If not opened slowly, excess-flow check valve on propane tank may stop gas flow. If this happens, you may hear a click inside the regulator assembly , this is the check valve closing. To reset the excess-flow check valve, close propane supply valve and open it again slowly.

low position (see Figure 4).

the peizo ignitor button. Keep pressing piezo ignitor button until the burner lights. Hold control knob down for a maximum of 15 seconds while attempting ignition. If heater does not ignite, release control knob and wait 3 minutes before attempting reignition.

Continue Turning Knob Counterclockwise to MED and HI

Off

Position

Low

Position

Piezo Ignitor Button

Figure 4 - Control Knob, and Piezo Ignitor Button Locations

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OFF

MED

Control Knob

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OPERATION

Continued

OPERATION

To Start Heater (Cont.)

Flame Patterns To Stop Heater

To Restart Heater

STORAGE

7. After iginition, hold control knob down for approximately 30 seconds. This activates the automatic control system.

8. When burner remains lit, set heater at the desired heat level by slightly depressing the control knob and turning it counterclockwise to the Medium or High settings (see Figure 4, page 4).

9. If burner goes out, turn off gas. Slightly depress and turn control knob fully clockwise to “OFF”. Check fuel supply. If adequate fuel is availavle, restart heater beginning at step #1, page 4.

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 low gas pressure or from flashback.

CAUTION: Running heater below specified input rating may cause flashback. During flashback, the burner flame is mostly yellow. The flame will burn inside the burner tube, causing a roaring noise. If flashback occurs, turn heater off. After burner tube cools, restart the heater.

Correct Flame Pattern

Slight Yellow Coloring on Flame Ends

Incorrect Flame Pattern–Flashback

Yellow Flame

Flame Inside Burner Tube (makes roaring noise)

Figure 6 - Flame Pattern during Flashback

Blue Flame

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 slightly depressing control knob and turning fully clockwise to “OFF”.

TO RESTART HEATER

1. Wait five minutes after stopping heater.

2. Repeat steps under To Start Heater, page 4.

Burner Tube

Figure 5 - Normal Flame Pattern at High Position

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Blue Flame

STORAGE

CAUTION: Disconnect heater from propane sup-

ply tank(s).

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 valve inlet and hose/regulator assembly.

3. Store in a dry, clean, and safe place.

MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS

REPLACEMENT PARTS

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

• Never attempt to service heater while it is connected to propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns can occur.

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

• Do not block the flow of combustion 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.

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.

4. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service agency.

SPECIFICATIONS

Rating (Btu/Hr)

High 80,000

Low 40,000 Fuel Propane Vapor Only Fuel Consumption

Liters (Gallons)/Hour 1.67 (0.44) minimum

3.3 (0.87) maximum

Kilogram (Pounds)/Hour 0.84 (1.86) minimum

1.7 (3.71) maximum

Supply Pressure To Regulator (for input adjustment)

Maximum 1380 kPa (200 psi)

Minimum 138 kPa (20 psi) Manifold Pressure (W.C.)

High 45.7 cm (18 in)

Low 60 cm (23.8 in) Ignitor Gap 5.0 mm (0.195 in) Weight

Heater Weight 6 kg (13 lbs)

Shipping Weight 7.7 kg (17 lbs) Size - L x W x H 51 x 38.1 x 40.6 cm (20 x 15 x 16 in) Minimum Temperature -29 °C (-20° F)

Surrounding Air Temperature

REPLACEMENT PARTS

WARNING: 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 will also protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty.

PARTS UNDER WARRANTY

Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), call DESA Industries at 1-905-826-8010.

When calling DESA Industries, have ready:

• your name and address

• model and serial numbers of your heater

• how heater was malfunctioning

• purchase date In most cases, we will ask you to return the part to the factory.

PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY

Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), call DESA Industries at 1-905-826-8010.

When calling DESA Industries, have ready:

• model and serial numbers of your heater

• the replacement part number

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TROUBLESHOOTING

ACCESSORIES

TROUBLESHOOTING

Note:

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International’s Technical Service web site at www.desatech.com.

SYMPTOM

Burner fails to light

Burner lights but goes out when automatic control valve button is released

WARNING: Never attempt to service heater while it is connected to

propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns can occur.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Propane supply valve closed on propane tank(s)

2. Excess-flow check valve closed

4. Blockage in burner orifice

5. Piezo ignition system not sparking

1. Not enough warm-up time

2. Low gas pressure

3. Thermocouple loose or needs to be replaced

4. Automatic control valve needs to be replaced

REMEDY

1. Open propane supply valve slowly

2. Close propane supply valve on propane tank and reopen slowly

4. Replace burner orifice

5. Assure ignitor electrode gap is 5.0 mm (.195 in). Check wire lead for damage Replace piezo ignitor and/or ignitor electrode as necessary. Do not bend electrode, this may cause breakage

1. Relight, hold automatic control valve button in 45 seconds

2. Check propane tank(s) for proper gas supply

3. Tighten connection or replace thermocouple

4. Replace automatic control valve

Burn rate is low

1. Main burner valve not fully open

2. Plugged gas orifices

3. Low gas pressure

4. Low fuel supply

ACCESSORIES

Purchase accessories and parts from your nearest dealer or service center. If your dealer or service center can not supply an accessory or part, call DESA Industries' at 1-905-826-8010. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.

DESA Industries 2220 Argentia Road Unit #4 Mississauga, ON L5N2K7 905-826-8010

1. Fully open main burner valve by pushing in control knob and turning counterclockwise towards HIGH position until it stops

2. Replace gas orifice

3. Check gas supply; check regulator output

4. Consult propane gas supplier

Part Number Description

LPA4020 Fuel Gas Connector

Connects regulator to all standard propane tanks. U.L. and AGA listed.

LPA3005 Hose/Regulator Assembly

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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN

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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN

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PARTS LIST

RCCP80V

This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 6 of this manual.

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 103928-01 Top and Shell Assembly 1 2 103929-01 Burner Assembly 1 3 103904-01 Electrode Ignitor 1 4 103032-01 Nozzle 1 5 103031-01 Base 1 6 103036-01 Control Knob 1 7 102445-01 Piezo Ignitor 1 8 099236-01 Thermocouple Kit 1 9 103854-01 Thermocouple Bracket 1 10 103037-01 Nozzle Locator 1 11 103930-01 Valve Assembly 1 12 078978-03 Sleeve Cap 1

PARTS LIST

RCCP80V

PARTS AVAILABLE - NOT SHOWN

098851-07 Tradename Decal (RCCP80V) 1 099681-05 Information Decal (English) 1 099681-06 Information Decal (French) 1 099683-02 Operation Decal (English) 1 099683-03 Operation Decal (French) 1

ACCESSORIES

LPA3110 Regulator & Hose Assembly 1 LPA4020 Fuel Gas Connector 1

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