Operation; Maintenance - ProFitter RMC-FA300PF Operating Instructions & Parts Manual

ProFitter Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
ProFitter
Dayton
Propane Construction Heater

Operation

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Review and under-
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warnings in the Safety Information
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Section, on pages 1–3. They are required
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to operate this heater safely. Follow all
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local and state codes when operating this
heater.
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TO START HEATER
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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
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
AWG rated cord.
• 51 to 100 feet (15.5 - 30.5 m) long,
use 16 AWG rated cord.
• 101 to 200 feet (130.8 - 61 m) long,
use 14 AWG 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,
the excess flow check valve on the
tank 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.
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PSIG or below 7 PSIG, or the heater
may not operate properly.
7. Turn on/off switch to the ON (I)
position. Heater will start within
twenty seconds.
NOTE: If the heater does not start
following this procedure, turn on/off
switch to OFF (
five (5) minutes. This will allow the
safety control to reset, and you can try
to light the heater once again.
TO SHUT DOWN HEATER
1. Tightly close control valve on propane
tank(s).
2. Give the heater a few seconds to burn
the gas still left in the hose.
3. Turn on/off switch to the OFF
position.
4. Unplug extension cord from power
source.
TO RESTART HEATER
NOTE: If the safety control stops the
flow of gas to the heater, the motor will
continue to run. To restart the heater:
1. Turn on/off switch to the OFF (
position.
2. Wait five minutes, then turn switch to
the ON (I) position.
If heater does not restart:
• Check all control valves to assure that
they are open.
• Check the fuel level in the propane
tanks. If the level is too low, replace
the tank with a full one.
If heater still does not restart, contact
your nearest Service Center.

Maintenance

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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!
while it is hot, operating or plugged
Do not adjust the
in. Severe burns or electrical shock
regulator above 10
can occur.
1. Be sure to inspect the heater before
each use. Check for leaks using the
method described on Page 4. Repair
any leaks immediately.
2. Always keep heater clean. Clean
the heater annually, or as often as
) position and wait
needed to remove any dust or debris.
When the heater becomes dirty, wipe
it down with a damp cloth.
3. Keep the inside of the heater
free from foreign objects and
combustibles.
Maintenance (Continued)
4. Have the heater inspected annually
by a qualified service person.
5. Keep inside of heater free of foreign
objects and combustible materials.
SERVICE PROCEDURES
or connected to the gas supply. Severe
burns or electrical shock may occur.
REMOVING PROTECTIVE COVER
1. Remove base lower at the bottom of
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the heater.
2. Remove fan guard.
Base
Figure 5 – Protective Cover Removal
Do not attempt to
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service the heater
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Never service heater
while hot, operating
Fan Guard
Base Lower