Unpacking; Product Identification; Theory Of Operation; Ventilation - Desa RCP25 Owner's Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION
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17. Locate heater on stable and level surface if
heater is hot or operating.
18. Never block air inlet (top of base) or air outlet
(around top of shell) of heater.
19. Keep heater away from strong drafts, wind,
water spray, rain, or dripping water.
20. Never operate heater while sleeping or unat-
tended.
21. Keep children and animals away from
heater.
22. Never move, handle, or service a hot or operat-
ing heater. Severe burns may result. You must
wait 15 minutes after turning heater off.
23. To prevent injury, wear gloves when handling
heater.
24. Always remove heater from propane tank
after each use. Always store propane tank
outdoors in a well ventilated space out of the
reach of children. Never store propane tank in
a building, garage, or any other enclosed area.
Never store propane tank near high heat, open
flame, or where temperatures exceed 120 F
(49 C).
25. Turn off propane supply to heater when not
in use.
26. Use only original replacement parts. This
heater must use design-specific parts. Do
not substitute or use generic parts. Improper
replacement parts could cause serious or fatal
injuries.
27. Keep all connections and fittings clean.
Make sure propane tank valve outlet is clean.
Check the rubber "O" ring on the heater inlet
fuel connector for damage before each use.
Replace if worn or damaged.

UNPACKING

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.
113325-01C
Piezo Ignitor
Button
Hose/Regulator/
Fuel Gas Connector
Assembly
Figure 1 - Product Identification

THEORY OF OPERATION

The Fuel System:
attaches to the propane gas supply. This provides
fuel to the heater.
The Ignition System:
the burner.
The Automatic Control System:
the heater to shut down if the flame goes out.
an 120-square-inch (774.2 cm
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 ventila-
tion before running heater.
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PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Top
Shell
Base
Gas Inlet
Connector
The hose/regulator assembly
The piezo ignitor lights

VENTILATION

WARNING: Provide at least
Automatic
Control Valve
Button
This system causes
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