Dyna-Glo RA18LPDG User Manual

Dyna-Glo RA18LPDG User Manual

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PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER
USER'S MANUAL AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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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
20-10-090
MODEL # RA18LPDG, RA18LPDGD,
86
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
or email us at customerservice@ghpgroupinc.com
Printed in China
1-877-475-5660
Dyna-Glo, Dyna-Glo Pro
Dyna-Glo Delux
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.
1-877-475-5660
Rev. 2011-01-10

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  • Page 1 1-877-475-5660 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 GENERAL HAZARD WARNING: THIS MANUAL BEFORE ASSEMBLING, FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED STARTING OR SERVICING HEATER.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety Information ................3 - 4 6SHFL¿FDWLRQV  3URGXFW )HDWXUHV  Unpacking and Assembly .................... Propane Supply ......................Connecting Heater to Gas Supply ................Propane Safety ......................Checking For Leaks ....................Lighting & Shutdown Instructions ............... 10 – 11 Storage of Heater ......................
  • Page 3: General Safety Information

    1-877-475-5660 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. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL It is hard to anticipate every use which may be made of this heater. FIRE SAFETY AUTHORITY IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATIONS.
  • Page 4: General Safety Instructions

    1-877-475-5660 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 ‡...
  • Page 5: Specifications

    1-877-475-5660 PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER SPECIFICATIONS Vent Free Radiant Heater - Propane Vapor Only Fuel Type ....................... Propane Vapor Only ,JQLWLRQ 7\SH  3LH]R (OHFWULF2'6 3LORW Min Operating Temperature ....................0 F (-18 C) &OHDUDQFHV WR &RPEXVWLEOHV  )URQW  FP  7RS  FP  6LGHV DQG 5HDU  FP  Floor: &RPEXVWLEOH QRW IRU XVH RQ ¿QLVKHG ÀRRUV Input Rating (BTU/Hr) Supply Pressure...
  • Page 6: Unpacking And Assembly

    1-877-475-5660 PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER CONTENTS 1. Unit 2. Rear Guard 3. Manual 4. Hardware Kit Includes: M8 Flat Washers(4) Locking Casters(2) Non Locking Casters(2) 14 mm Wrench(1) (VWLPDWHG $VVHPEO\ 7LPH Tools Required: 10 Minutes 14 mm Wrench (Included) UNPACKING THE HEATER 1.
  • Page 7: Propane Supply

    1-877-475-5660 PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER PROPANE SUPPLY You must provide the propane gas and cylinder(s). Use this heater only with a propane vapor withdrawal VXSSO\ V\VWHP 5HIHU WR &KDSWHU  RI WKH 6WDQGDUG IRU 6WRUDJH DQG +DQGOLQJ RI /LTXH¿HG 3HWUROHXP *DV $16,1)3$  <RXU ORFDO OLEUDU\ RU ¿UH GHSDUWPHQW ZLOO KDYH WKLV ERRNOHW ‡...
  • Page 8: Connecting Heater To Gas Supply

    1-877-475-5660 PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY UNPACKING THE HEATER ALWAYS USE A PROPANE (LP) CYLINDER THAT HAS A CONNECTION DEVICE IMPORTANT! THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE HOSE AND REGULATOR ASSEMBLY SUPPLIED. THE PROPANE (LP) GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR AND HOSE CAUTION ASSEMBLY SUPPLIED WITH THE HEATER MUST BE USED WITHOUT ALTERATION.
  • Page 9: Propane Safety

    1-877-475-5660 PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER PROPANE SAFETY Propane is safe to use when properly handled. Careless handling of the Propane gas tank could result in ¿UH DQGRU DQ H[SORVLRQ 7KHUHIRUH ‡ $OZD\V NHHS WDQNF\OLQGHU VHFXUHO\ IDVWHQHG LQ DQ XSULJKW SRVLWLRQ ‡ $YRLG WLSSLQJ WDQN RQ LWV VLGH ZKHQ FRQQHFWHG WR D UHJXODWRU VLQFH WKLV PD\ FDXVH GDPDJH WR diaphragm in regulator.
  • Page 10: Lighting & Shutdown Instructions

    PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read and head warnings and cautions on the side of the heater. 2. Check that the gas supply to the heater is on. 3. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to “OFF”...
  • Page 11: Storage Of Heater

    1-877-475-5660 PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS 1. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to “OFF” position. Do not force. (A) 2. Turn gas supply off by turning propane tank valve clockwise to close. 7XUQLQJ EXUQHU RQO\ 2)) SLORW VWD\V OLW  Turn control knob clockwise to “PILOT”...
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    1-877-475-5660 PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER MAINTENANCE 5HSDLU VKRXOG EH GRQH E\ D TXDOL¿HG VHUYLFH SHUVRQ 7KH DSSOLDQFH VKRXOG EH LQVSHFWHG EHIRUH XVH DQG DW least annually by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive debris. It is imperative that control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of the heater be kept clean.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    1-877-475-5660 PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause What To Do 1. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong. 1. Reposition ignitor electrode. 2. Ignitor electrode broken. 2. Replace electrode. When ignitor is depressed there is no spark 3. Ignitor cable pinched or broken. 3.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    1-877-475-5660 PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Problem Possible Cause What To Do 1. Gas leaks. Refer to front of page Gas odor even when control knob is 1. Locate and correct leaks immediately. Warnings. in OFF position. 2. Replace gas control 2.
  • Page 15: Replacements Parts List

    1-877-475-5660 PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST RA18 SERIES Item/Model Number Part No. Item/Model Number Part No. Lower Shield PT-N11B-8 10. Tilt Switch Guard Assembly PT-N11B-3 11. Gas Pipe PT-N11B-7 Front Panel PT-N11B-1 12. Regulator & Hose Assembly KR-106A Reflector PT-N11B-2 13.
  • Page 16: Exploded Parts Drawing

    1-877-475-5660 PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER EXPLODED PARTS DRAWING 18.Knob *DV 9DOYH  %XUQHU $VVHPEO\ 8. Piezo Ignitor  5HÀHFWRU 9. Knob Base 3. Front Panel  7LOW 6ZLWFK  *XDUG $VVHPEO\  *DV 3LSH  /RZHU 6KLHOG  2'6 $VVHPEO\ 13. Rear Chassis  %DFN &RYHU  5HJXODWRU DQG +RVH $VVHPEO\  &DVWRU :LWK /RFN...

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