Dyna-Glo RA18LPDG, RA18LPDGD, RA18LPDGP, RA18LPA, RA18LPB User Manual

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Dyna-Glo, Dyna-Glo Pro

Dyna-Glo Delux

PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER

USER’S MANUAL AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL # RA18LPDG, RA18LPDGD,

RA18LPDGP, RA18LPA, RA18LPB, and RA18LPC

CSA 2.14b-2009, ANS Z83.7b-2009

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.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:

Fuels used in gas or oil red appliances
and the products of combustion of such
fuels, contain chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. This
product contains chemicals, including
lead and lead compounds, known to the
state of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

CONSUMER: Retain 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 THE 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 INSTRUCTION
MANUAL, LABELS, ETCETERA, CONTACT THE
MANUFACTURER.

Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer

service department at 877-447-4768 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 pm CST, Monday – Friday

or email us at [e-mail]

20-10-090 Printed in China Rev. 2011-01-10

PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER

GHP

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Safety Information .............................................................................. 3 - 4

Specications .............................................................................................................. 5

Product Features ..................................................................................................... 5

Unpacking and Assembly ............................................................................................ 6

Propane Supply ........................................................................................................... 7

Connecting Heater to Gas Supply ............................................................................. 8

Propane Safety ........................................................................................................... 9

Checking For Leaks .................................................................................................... 9

Lighting & Shutdown Instructions ....................................................................... 10 – 11

Storage of Heater ...................................................................................................... 11

Moving and Positioning .............................................................................................. 11

Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 12

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 13 – 14

Warranty ................................................................................................................ 15 – 16

Replacements Parts List ............................................................................................. 17

Exploded Parts Drawing ............................................................................................ 18

WARNING

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 THINNERS, DUST PARTICLES OR UNKNOWN CHEMICALS.

: FIRE, BURN, INHALATION, AND EXPLOSION HAZARD,

WARNING!

NOT FOR HOME OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE USE.

GHP Group, Inc.

8280 Austin Ave.,Morton Grove, IL 60053-3207

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PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

Radiant Propane Construction Heaters

The heater is designed and approved for use as a construction heater under ANS Z83.7b, CSA 2.14b.
It is hard to anticipate every use which may be made of this heater.

FIRE SAFETY AUTHORITY IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATIONS.

Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and heat producing products in specic applications.

Your local authority can advise you about these.

IMPORTANT: READ THIS USER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE TRYING
TO OPERATE OR SERVICE THIS HEATER. IMPROPER USE OF THIS HEATER CAN CAUSE SE­RIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FIRE, EXPLOSION AND CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.

This is a direct-red cabinet construction heater for indoor construction. The heater must be placed where it

is not directly exposed to water spray, rain, and/or dripping water. Its intended use is primarily the temporary
heating of buildings or structures under construction, alteration or repair. All the products of combustion
generated by the heater are released into the area being heated. This heater operates at approximately 99%

combustion efciency but still produces a small amount of carbon monoxide. Humans can tolerate small

amounts of carbon monoxide for short periods. Carbon monoxide can build up in a heated space and
failure to provide adequate ventilation could result in poisoning or death.

CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL

WARNING

: NOT FOR USE WITH DUCTWORK.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS - Safety Information

NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING

OR WHILE CONNECTED TO A FUEL SOURCE.

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 THESE
INSTRUCTIONS. NEVER USE THE HEATER IN SPACES WHICH DO OR MAY CONTAIN
VOLATILE OR AIRBORNE COMBUSTIBLES, OR PRODUCTS SUCH AS GASOLINE, SOLVENTS,
PAINT THINNERS, DUST PARTICLES OR UNKNOWN CHEMICALS.

AREA WHICH IT IS USED. AMPLE COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR MUST
BE PROVIDED.

IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR

EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY
OR LOSS OF LIFE.

a DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN

THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

a AN LP CYLINDER NOT CONNECTED FOR USE SHALL NOT BE STORED IN THE VICINITY

OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

WARNING

THIS IS AN UNVENTED PORTABLE HEATER. IT USES AIR (OXYGEN) FROM THE

CAUTION

WARNING

3 4

PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Accidents are always tragic especially because so many of them could have been prevented with little care
and judgment. There are some basic good practices, we hope you will follow for safe use of your heater.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

• Children and pets should be carefully supervised, when they are in the area.

• Always maintain proper clearance from combustible materials. Minimum clearance from combustibles:
Front: 3′ (92 cm) Top: 2′ (60 cm) Side & Rear: 1′ (30 cm) Floor: Combustible, not for use on nished oors.

• Heater must be placed on level and stable surface.

• Never place anything including clothes or other ammable items on the heater.

• The appliance area shall be kept clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other
ammable vapours and liquids.

• Do not modify or operate a heater which has been modied.

• Adequate clearance for accessibility and for combustion & ventilation air supply must be maintained

at all times when the heater is operating.

• Service and repair should be done by a qualied service person. The heater should be inspected
before each use and at least annually by a qualied person. More frequent cleaning may be

required as necessary. Do not service while hot or operating.

• Never connect heater to an unregulated gas supply.

• The heater is shipped from the factory for LP(Propane) gas. This heater is for use with propane gas only,

do not convert heater to any other gas. Installation must conform to local codes or, in the absence, with the

standard for the Storage and Handling of Liqueed Petroleum Gases ANSI/NFPA NFPA 58 and the

Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CSA B149.1

• The minimum and maximum inlet pressures to the regulator from the gas tank are 5 psi and bottle

pressure, respectively. Use only the regulator & hose assembly provided with the heater. Inspect
the regulator/hose assembly prior to each use of the heater. If there is excessive abrasion or wear,
or hose is cut, replace with regulator/hose assembly listed on the parts list prior to using this heater.

• Gas supply connections should be checked using a 50/50 solution of liquid dish soap and never use
a ame to check for gas leaks.

• This heater needs fresh outside air for combustion to run properly. This heater has an oxygen depletion sen-

sor (ODS) pilot safety system. The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air (>18%) is available.

• Do not restrict inlet or outlet by any means. The ow of combustion and ventilation air is not to be

obstructed.

• This heater should not be directed toward any propane or gas container within 20 feet of the front. The heater

should also be located at least 6 feet away from any propane gas container (regulations in Canada
are 10 feet).

• The propane cylinder supply system must be arranged to provide for vapour withdrawal from the

operating cylinder.

• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high surface temperatures and should stay away to

avoid burns and clothing ignition. Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same
room with the appliance. Never allow them to sit, stand or play on or around the appliance.

• Make sure that if the safety screen or guard is removed for servicing the appliance that it is replaced prior to

operating the appliance.

• Do not use the heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualied service technician to

inspect the appliance and replace any part of the control system which has been under water.

PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER

SPECIFICATIONS

Vent Free Radiant Heater - Propane Vapor Only

Fuel Type ............................................................................................................... Propane Vapor Only

Ignition Type ...................................................................................................... Piezo Electric/ODS Pilot

Min Operating Temperature .................................................................................................... 0 F (-18 C)

Clearances to Combustibles .................. Front: 3′ (92cm), Top: 2′ (60cm), Sides: and Rear: 1′ (30cm),

Floor: Combustible, not for use on nished oors.

Model #

RA18 Series 18,000 12,000 6,000 Bottle Pressure 5psi 11.0" WC 0.83/0.28 0.377/0.127

Input Rating (BTU/Hr)

High Medium

Low

Supply Pressure

Maximum Minimum

Manifold
Pressure

Gas Consumption

lbs/hr kg/hr

PRODUCT FEATURES

Piezo Ignition

with Heat Controls

Safety
Guard

eight

W

16.8 lbs

7.6 kg

Handle
Slot

Size ( Assembled)

(L X W X H)

15.75"x14.96"x23.35"
400x380x593mm

Oxygen
Depletion
Sensor (ODS)

Locking
Front Castor

5 6

Back
Cover

Rear
Castor