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PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER OWNER’S MANUAL Models: TC275 and RCP275 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. GENERAL HAZARD WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS PRO-...
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SAFETY WARNINGS Continued INFORMATION Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An odor-making agent is added to Continued propane gas. The odor helps you detect a propane gas leak. However, the odor added to propane gas can fade. Propane gas may be present even though no odor exists.
INSTALLATION WARNING Review and understand the warnings in the Safety Informa- tion Section. They are needed to safely operate this heater. Follow all local codes when using this heater. WARNING Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installation or servicing.
5. Check all connections for leaks. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak that must be corrected. WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak that must be corrected.
5. If pilot light goes out, repeat step 4. 6. When pilot remains lit, fully open main burner valve. Do this by turning main burner valve handle towards the ON position until it stops. Note: Arrows on main burner valve handle show directions for ON and OFF. To Stop Heater 1.
Never attempt to service heater while it is connected to propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns can occur. You may have further ques- tions about this heater. If so, contact DESA International’s SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Technical Service Department Pilot fails 1.
In most cases, we will ask you to return the defective part to the factory. Parts Not Under Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), either contact your nearest Parts Central or call DESA International’s Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879. When calling DESA International, have ready •...
LIMITED WARRANTY DESA International warrants this product and any parts thereof, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for six (6) months from the date of first purchase when operated and maintained in accordance with instructions. This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser, when proof of purchase is provided.