Dyna-Glo RMC-FA300DGD User Manual

Operating Instructions & Parts Manual RMC-FA300DGD

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Dyna-Glo

Delux

Propane Construction Heater

Description

Dyna-GloTM Delux Model RMC-FA300DGD heaters are 300,000 BTU/Hr construction heaters. This heater uses propane gas for combustion, and electricity to run the fan. It is primarily intended for temporary heating of well-ventilated buildings under construction, alteration or repair. This heater should be utilized in sheltered, well-ventilated areas, but never in occupied dwellings.

Speciﬁcations

Electrical Speciﬁcations

Model Electrical Input Amperage

RMC-FA300DGD 120 V, 60 Hz 0.65

ANS Z83.7-2011 CSA 2.14-2011 Construction Heater

C US

General Speciﬁcations

Output Rating Maximum Fuel Regulator Model BTU/Hr Fuel Consumption Ignition Outlet Pressure

RMC-FA300DGD 300,000 Propane Vapor Only 13.9 lb/h Direct Spark, Interrupted 7-10 PSIG

Hot Air Output Minimum Supply Maximum Supply Size Model Approx. (CFM) Motor Pressure to Regulator Pressure to Regulator L x W x H (Inches) RMC-RMC-

RMC-FA300DGD

FA300DGD 1800 0.085 HP 25 PSIG (For purposes Max Bottle Pressure 33.7 x 12.6 x 18.5

1,720 RPM of input adjustment)

(6.3 kg/h)

Figure 1 - Model RMC-FA300DGD

(85.6 x 32 x 47 cm)

Table of Contents Page

Description .......................1

Speciﬁcations......................1

Unpacking ....................... 1

General Safety Information ........1-3

Theory of Operation................3

Installation......................3-4

Ventilation........................4

Operation ......................4-5

Maintenance ....................5-6

Storage ..........................6

Wiring Diagram....................6

Repair Parts Illustration

and Parts List ....................7-8

Troubleshooting Chart ..............9

Warranty ........................11

Unpacking

1. Unpack all materials used to protect the heater inside of carton. Retain plastic caps attached to exposed ﬁttings for use during storage.

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2. Remove heater, accessories and all hardware from carton.

3. Inspect all items for damage that may have occurred during shipment.

WARNING

COMPLY WITH THE PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THIS HEATER, CAN RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY LOSS, OR DAMAGE FROM THE HZARARDS OF FIRE, EXPLOSION, BURN. ASPHYXIATION, CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING, AND/ OR ELECTRIC 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.

GENERAL HAZARD WARNING FAILURE TO

General Safety Information

IMPORTANT: Be sure to read and understand all cautions and warnings,

Printed in China

before operating this heater. Keep this instruction manual for future reference, and use it as a guide to safe and proper operation of the heater. Various precautions appear throughout this manual. Please review and pay close attention to them. Below is an explanation of the various levels of caution required while operating this heater.

DANGER

which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury.

WARNING

EXPLOSION HAZARD, KEEP SOLID COMBUSTIBLES, SUCH AS BUILDING

Indicates an im minen tly hazardous situation

Indicates a poten tially hazardous situation

Indicates a poten tially hazardous situa tion

FIRE, BURN, INHALATION, AND

PROFESSIONAL GRADE

IMLPF300DGD - HBC

Dyna-GloTM Delux Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

RMC-FA300DGD

Dyna-Glo

Propane Construction Heater

NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

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.

California Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas or oil ﬁred 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. Wash hands

after handling.

WARNING

requires that the heater is positioned so that it is protected against any possible damage by a moving vehicle, etc. It must be positioned so that the base of the heater is no less than 18 in (450 mm) above the garage ﬂoor or 8 ft (2450 mm) in repair garages. The heater must be placed on a stable surface. Do not place it on a chair, ladder, etc. Raising the heater will reduce BUT NOT eliminate the possibility of lighting the vapor of any ﬂammable liquids which may be improperly stored or accidentally spilled. If the smell of gasoline is present, DO NOT operate this heater until the area has been properly ventilated.

WARNING

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

YOUR LOCAL FIRE SAFETY AUTHORITY IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATIONS.

Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and heat producing products in

Using this heater in a residential garage

Not for home or recreational vehicle use.

speciﬁc 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-ﬁred forced air construction heater for either indoor construction or outdoor use. 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 forced through the heater and released into the area being heated. This heater operates at approximately 98%+ combustion efﬁciency 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.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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

• Always maintain proper clearance from combustible materials. Minimum clearance from combustibles:

Side - 24” (61cm); Top - 72” (1.8 m); Front - 96” (2.4 m). Floor - combustible. Not for use on ﬁnished ﬂoors.

• Heater must be placed on level and stable surface.

• Never place anything including clothes

or other ﬂammable items on the heater.

• The appliance area shall be kept clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other ﬂammable

vapours and liquids.

• Do not modify or operate a heater which has been modiﬁed.

• 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 qualiﬁed service person. The heater should be inspected before each use and at least annually by a qualiﬁed 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 of local codes, with the standard for the Storage and Handling of Liqueﬁed Petroleum Gases ANSI/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.

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Dyna-Glo

Delux Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

Models RMC-FA300DGD

NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

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

• The electrical connection & grounding must comply with National Electrical Code. ANSI/NFPA 70 or in Canada CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1. Use only a properly grounded three (3) prong receptacle.

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

• This heater should not be directed toward any propane-gas container within 20 ft (6 m). The heater must be located at least 6 ft. (1.83 m) in the U.S.; or (ii) 10 ft. (3 m) in Canada, from any propane gas container.

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

• This heater is not to be used with external thermostats, timers or other devices that control or alter electrical supply to the heater.

Ignitor

Clean Heated Air Out (Front)

Combustion Chamber

PCB Control

Air For Heating Air For Combustion

Figure 2 – Cross Section Operational View

WARNING

during operation and at shutdown, in order to prevent a ﬂame-out condition which could result in personal injury or property damage.

Motor and fan must be running before lighting,

• Do not adjust regulator below 7 PSIG or above 10 PSIG

Theory of Operation

FUEL SYSTEM

The hose/regulator assembly runs from the propane supply to the heater itself. After the gas runs through the hose and regulator, it passes through the solenoid valve and out the nozzle into the combustion chamber.

AIR SYSTEM

The internal motor turns the fan, which pushes air around and through the combustion chamber. Here the air is heated and provides a constant stream of warmth.

IGNITION SYSTEM

The spark module sends voltage to the ignitor. The ignitor ignites the fuel and air mixture.

Motor

Fan

Cool Air In (Back)

On/Off Switch

Power Cord

Nozzle

Solenoid Valve

Hose / Regulator Assembly

Spark Module (Spark Ignitor)

SAFETY CONTROL SYSTEM

This system shuts the heater down if the ﬂame is extinguished. The fan and motor will continue to operate, butthere will not be any heat.

PROPANE SUPPLY

All propane gas and tanks are to be provided by the user.

This heater should only be used with a tank that has a vapor withdrawal system. Refer to the Standard of Storage and Handling of Liqueﬁed Petroleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58, Chapter

5. Your local ﬁre department or library will have this information.

Two factors will dictate how much propane is used from each tank:

1. The amount of gas in each tank.

2. The surrounding air temperature at each tank.

The chart below shows how many tanks should be used at a given tempera ture. This heater should not be operated with a tank smaller than 100 pounds.

As the tempera ture drops, less gas is

Average

Temperature

at Tank Location

°F

-10

-20

-10

-20

°C

4.44 0

-6.67

-12.22

-17.78

-23.33

-28.89

Number

of Tanks

3 Use larger tank Use larger tank Use larger tank Use larger tank Use larger tank Use larger tank Use larger tank

vaporized, so a larger tank may be necessary in very cold weather. Never operate this heater with a tank smaller than 100 pounds. Your local propane dealer can help you select the proper tank size and conﬁguration.

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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

Installation

warnings in the Safety Information

Section on pages 1–3. They are required to

Section on pages 1–3. They are required

operate this heater safely. Follow all local

to operate this heater safely. Follow all

and state codes when operating this

local and state codes when operating

heater.

this heater.

making the proper connections, be sure

to check for leaks. Apply a 50/50

mix ture of dish soap and water to

mixture of dish soap and water to

all connections. Bubbles forming are

evidence of a leak. Be sure to correct

all leaks at once!

1. Provide propane supply system as

outlined above.

2. Connect POL ﬁtting on hose/regulator

2. Connect POL fitting on hose/regulator

assembly to propane tank(s) by turn ing

assembly to propane tank(s) by turn-

the ﬁtting COUNTER CLOCKWISE

ing the fitting COUNTERCLOCKWISE

into the threads on the valve on top of

into the threads on the valve on top

the tank. Finish by tightening ﬁrmly,

of the tank. Finish by tightening

using 7/8” (22.2 mm) wrench.

firmly, using 7/8” wrench.

IMPORTANT: To protect the regulator

from weather damage, tighten the

ﬁtting with the black adjustment knob

fitting with the black adjustment knob

pointing down.

POL Fitting

Supply

Valve

Propane/LP

Tank

Figure 3 – Regulator with Vent Pointing

3. Connect female end of hose to the

inlet connector of the heater, and

tighten ﬁrmly with a wrench.

tighten firmly with a wrench.

IMPORTANT: Use extra piping or hose

IMPORTANT: Use extr

if necessary to connect the heater to the

gas supply, but always use the regulator

supplied with the heater.

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Down

Review and under-

stand all of the

After installing

all gas piping, and

Regulator

Adjustment Knob

(Pointing Down)

a piping or hose

Hose

Inlet Connector

Figure 4 – Hose and Inlet Connector

4. Open supply valve on propane tank(s)

SLOWLY.

NOTE: If this valve is not opened slowly,

the excess flow check valve on the tank

the excess ﬂow check valve on the

will interrupt the gas flow. If this

tank will interrupt the gas ﬂow. If this

happens, close the supply valve and

reopen slowly.

5. Adjust the regulator to between 7

and 10 PSIG.

PSIG or below 7 PSIG, or the heater may

not operate properly.

6. Check all connections for leaks.

leaks. Apply a 50/50 solution of liquid

dish soap a

dish soap and water to check all

connections. Correct all leaks

immediately.

7. Close propane supply valve.

7. Close propane supply valv

nd water to check all

Do not adjust the

regulator above 10

Never use an open

flame to check for

ﬂame to check for

Ventilation

ventilation requirements. If these

guidelines are not followed, carbon

monoxide poisoning can occur. Always

provide proper amounts of fresh air

before operating this heater.

Provide at least three square feet of

Provide at least three square feet (0.28 m²)

fresh, outside air for each 100,000

of fresh, outside air for each 100,000 BTU/

BTU/Hr of rating. This heater requires

Hr of rating. This heater requires

a fresh air opening of at least 11.25

a fresh air opening of at least 11.25 square

squ

are feet. Provide extra fresh air if

feet (1.05 m²). Provide extra fresh air if

more heaters are being used.

Always follow the

minimum fresh air

Hose

Operation

warnings in the Safety Information

Section, on pages 1–3. They are required

to operate this heater safely. Follow all

local and state codes when operating this

local and state codes when operating

heater.

this heater.

TO START HEATER

1. Follow all safety, installation and

ventilation instructions in this

manual.

2. Position the heater on a stable and

level surface, and be sure that no

drafts blow into the inlet or outlet

drafts blow into the inlet or out

of the heater.

3. Plug the power cord of the heater

into a three hole grounded extension

cord. Be sure that the extension cord

is at least 6 feet long, and is UL listed.

EXTENSION CORD SIZE

REQUIREMENT

• Up to 50 feet (15.2 m) long, use 18

• Up to 50 feet long, use 18 AWG

AWG rated cord.

rated cord.

• 51 to 100 feet (15.5 - 30.5 m) long,

• 51 to 100 feet long, use 16 AWG

use 16 AWG rated cord.

rated cord.

• 101 to 200 feet (130.8 - 61 m) long,

• 101 to 200 feet long, use 14 AWG

use 14 AWG rated cord.

rated cord.

4. Plug extension cord into a 120 volt/60

hertz, three hole grounded outlet.

5. Open supply valve on propane tank(s)

SLOWLY.

NOTE: If this valve is not opened slowly,

NOTE: If this valve is not ope

the excess ﬂow check valve on the

the excess flow check valve on the tank

tank will interrupt the gas ﬂow. If this

will interrupt the gas flow. If this

happens, close the supply valve and

reopen slowly.

6. Adjust the regulator to between 7

and 10 PSIG.

NOTE: The higher regulator setting

will enable the heater to produce

more heat.

Review and under-

stand all of the

let

ned slowly,

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