Desa RCP80V, TC80V User Manual

PROPANE

CONSTRUCTION

HEATER

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Models: TC80V and RCP80V

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.

80,000 BTU/HR

PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER

SAFETY
INFORMATION

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, 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 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.

• Approved by the New York City Fire
Department under Certificate of Ap­proval #4953. To be used only at con­struction site with applicable New York
City codes, regulations, rules, directives,
permits, etc.

• This product has been approved for use
in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

• 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.

• Keep heater away from strong drafts, wind,
water spray , rain, or dripping water.

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

• Do not use heater in a 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: 3 feet, Top: 6 feet.

• Keep heater at least six feet from pro­pane tank(s).

• Keep propane tank(s) below 100° F.

• Use only the hose and factory preset
regulator provided with the heater.

• 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 manufacturer before using
heater.

• Do not alter heater. Keep heater in its
original state.

• Do not use heater if altered.

• 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.

• 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. You must wait 15 minutes after turn­ing heater off.

• T o prevent injury, wear gloves when han­dling heater.

• Never attach duct work to heater.

• 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

Top

Shell

Thermocouple

Ignitor
Electrode

Burner
Tube

Piezo Ignitor
Button

Valve
Inlet

Hose/Regulator Assembly

Figure 1 - Product Identification

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 main burner.

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

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Base
Control
Knob

VENTILATION

WARNING: Provide at least a

2.5 square foot 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.

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.

PROPANE SUPPLY

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 1 1 1 1 2 2
Of Tanks

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

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