Desa RCP80 - Manual (Page 5)

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1. Remove all packing items applied to heater for shipment. Keep plastic cover
caps (attached to inlet connector 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.
UNPACKING
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 pilot fuel supply. The pilot
ignites the main burner.
The Automatic Control System: This system causes the heater to shut down
if the flame goes out.
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.
Less gas is vaporized at lower temperatures. Your local propane gas dealer will
help you select the proper supply system.
Average Temperature (
°
F)
At Tank Location 60
°
40
°
32
°
20
°
10
°
0
°
Number Of Tanks 1 1 1 1 2 2
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.