Vermont Casting CSA 2.14-2000, ANSI Z83.7-2000 User Manual

PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER

USER’S INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Dyna-Glo™Delux

MODELS

Dyna-Glo

MODELS:

RMC-FA40DLX (40,000 BTU/HR, FORCED - AIR)

:

RMC-FA100DLX (70,000/100,000 BTU/HR, FORCED - AIR)
RMC-FA150DLX (120,000/150,000 BTU/HR, FORCED - AIR)

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RMC-FA40A (40,000 BTU/HR, FORCED - AIR)
RMC-FA50A (30,000/50,000 BTU/HR, FORCED - AIR)
RMC-FA100A (70,000/100,000 BTU/HR, FORCED - AIR)
RMC-FA150A (120,000/150,000 BTU/HR, FORCED - AIR)

CSA 2.14-2000, ANSI Z83.7-2000

FGENERAL HAZARD WARNING:

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTION PROVIDED
WITH THIS HEATER, CAN RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND
PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE FROM HAZARDS OF FIRE EXPLOSION, BURN,
ASPHYXIA

ONLY PERSONS WHO CAN UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
SHOULD USE OR SERVICE THIS HEATER.

IF YOU NEED ASSIST
INSTRUCTION MANUAL, LADLES, ETC. CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER.

FRETAIN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

TION, CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING, AND/OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.

ANCE OR HEA

TER INFORMA

TION SUCH AS AN

5/05 Rev.1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Introduction & Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

• General Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

• Unpacking Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

• Size & Capacity Of Propane Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

• Installation To The Propane Gas Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

• Refilling The Propane Gas Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

• Leak Checking & Location Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

• Lighting & Shutdown Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

• Test Firing Heater & Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

• Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

• Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

• Replacement Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

• Warranty Information

FWARNING: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, PAIN THINNERS, DUST PARTICLES OR UNKNOWN
CHEMICALS.

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FWARNING: NOT FOR HOME OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE USE.

Dyna-Glo Propane Forced Air Construction Heaters

The heater is designed and approved for use as a construction heater under ANSI Z83.7., CSA2.14

It is hard to anticipate every use which may be made of this heater.

FIRE SAFETY AUTHORITY IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATIONS.

CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL

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

FWARNING: Not for use with ductwork.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Model No.

RMC-FA40DLX

RMC-FA40A

-

RMC-FA(50A)

RMC-FA100DLX

RMC-FA100A

RMC-FA150DLX

RMC-FA150A

Input Rating

Type of Gas Propane Propane Propane Propane

Gas Supply Pressures
to Regulator Maximum

Minimum (for purpose
of Input Adjustment)

Manifold Pressure 11” W.C. 10” W.C. 9.5” W.C 8” W.C.

Gas Consumption

Electrical Input 120V, 60Hz, 1 Ø 120V, 60Hz, 1 Ø 120V, 60Hz, 1 Ø 120V, 60Hz, 1 Ø

Amperage

Fan

Ignition Piezo/Manual Spark Continuous Spark Continuous Spark Continuous Spark

Spark Gap 0.16” 0.16” 0.16” 0.16”

Unload
Load

Unload
Load

40,000 Btu/hr

-

Cylinder Pressure Cylinder Pressure Cylinder Pressure Cylinder Pressure

5psig 5psig 5psig 5psig

1.9lbs/hr

3.3lbs/hr

0.35A

0.63A

3550rpm
3000rpm

30,000 Btu/hr
50,000 Btu/hr

2.3lbs/hr

1.4lbs/h

0.58A

0.75A

3570rpm
3300rpm

70,000 Btu/hr
100,000 Btu/hr

4.6lbs/hr

3.3lbs/h - 5.6lbs/hr

0.6A

0.8A

3580rpm
3300rpm

120,000 Btu/hr
150,000 Btu/hr

7lbs/hr

5.6lbs/hr

0.6A

0.8A

3580rpm
3300rpm

Size (L

eight

W

x H)

W

x

18.1” x 7.7” x 12.8” 18.1” x 7.7” x 12.8” 25.12” x 9” x 15.5” 25.12” x 9” x 15.5”

15.2lbs (6.9kg) 15.2lbs (6.9kg) 22.7lbs (10.3kg) 22.7lbs (10.3kg)

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

Accidents are always tragic especially because so many of them could have been prevented with lit­tle care and judgment.
your heater.

There are some basic good practices, we hope you will follow for safe use of

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”; Top - 36”; Combustible and Front - 72”. Floor -noncombustible.

• Heater must be placed on level and adequate 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, with the standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied
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 flame to check for gas leaks.

• The electrical connection & grounding must comply with National Electrical Code.

70 or in Canada CSA

ANSI/NFP
grounded three (3) prong receptacle.

• Do not restrict inlet or outlet by any means.
obstructed.

• Forced air heaters should not be directed toward any propane or gas container within 20 feet of the
exit nozzle. 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

WARNING: Motor and fan must be running before lighting, during operation and at shutdown, in
order to prevent a flame-out condition which could result in personal injury or property damage.

A

.

C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1. Use only a properly

The flow of combustion and ventilation air is not to be

PRODUCT FEATURES:

• Portable, Stable & Fully Assembled • 100% Safety Shutoff System

• Wind Resistant & Rain Protected • Adjustable Input Ratings

• Continuous Spark Ignition or Piezo Electric Spark Ignition

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UNPACKING:

1. Remove heater from carton.

2. Remove all protective packing applied to heater for shipment.

3. Retain cartons and packaging material until unit is operated and found in good
condition.

4. Checker heater for any shipping damage. If heater shows any external or
internal damage, promptly inform dealer/distributor where you purchased heater.

INFORMATION ON SIZE * CAPACITY OR PROPANE GAS CYLINDERS:

The chart below shows the number and size of propane tanks needed to run this heater.

*Less gas is vaporized at lower temperatures.

You may need two or more 100 pound tanks or one larger tank in colder weather.

Temperature (°F) At

tank

Above 32°F 1 - 20lb 1 - 100lb 1 - 100lb

32°F 1 - 20lb 1 - 100lb 2 - 100lb

20°F 1 - 20lb 2 - 100lb 3 - 100lb

10°F 1 - 20lb 3 - 100lb 3 - 100lb

-10°F 2 - 20lb Use Larger Tank Use Larger Tank

-20°F 1 - 100lb Use Larger Tank Use Larger Tank

40,000 BTU/h-

50,000BTU/h

Number of Tanks

100,000 BTU/h 150,000 BTU/h

(See the parts list for your model of heater to get the specified regulator assembly.)

The propane (LP) gas tank must also be equipped with the following:

• A collar to protect the Propane gas valve.

• A shutoff valve terminating a Propane gas cylinder valve outlet as specified in the
American National Standards for Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Outlets and Inlet
Connections.

• A safety relief valve having direct communications with the vapor space of the tank.

• An arrangement of vapor withdrawal.

The pr

opane (LP) gas pressur

egulator

e r

and hose assembly supplied with this heater

must be used without alteration.

The hose assembly shall be visually inspected prior to each use of the heater. If it is evident
that there is excessive abrasion or wear, or the hose is cut, it must be replaced prior to the
heater being put into operation. The replacement hose assembly shall be that specified by
the manufacturer. (See page 11, Part number 42)

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