Operation; Storage; Maintenance - Desa RCLP30 Owner's Manual

OPERATION

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WARNING: Be sure motor
and fan are running before
pushing in automatic control
valve button. Flames could flash
outside heater if motor and fan
are not running.
6. Push in and hold automatic control valve but-
ton (see Figure 8). Push piezo ignitor button
(see Figure 8). Keep pushing ignitor button
until the burner lights. When burner lights,
keep automatic control valve button pushed in.
Release button after 30 seconds. This activates
the automatic control system.
Note: If heater fails to ignite, hose may have
air in it. If so, keep automatic control valve
button pressed and wait 20 seconds. Release
automatic control valve button and wait 20
seconds for unburned fuel to exit heater.
Repeat this step.
NOTICE: If heater is unplugged or
power outage occurs while heater
is running, the thermal limit device
will stop fuel flow. A few seconds
occur before the thermal limit de-
vice activates. During this short
time, flames may appear outside
the heater. This is normal. The
flames will go out when thermal
limit device activates.
TO STOP HEATER
1. Tightly close propane supply valve on propane
tank(s).
2. Wait a few seconds. Heater will burn gas left
in supply hose.
3. Unplug heater.
Piezo
Ignitor
Button
Automatic
Control
Valve Button
Figure 8 - Automatic Control Valve
Button and Piezo Ignitor Button
6
TO RESTART HEATER
1. Wait five minutes after stopping heater.
2. Repeat steps under To Start Heater.
CAUTION: Disconnect heater
from propane supply tank(s).
1. Store propane tank(s) in safe manner. See
Chapter 5 of Standard for Storage and Han-
dling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, ANSI/
NFPA 58 and/or CAN/CGA B149.2. Follow
all local codes.
2. Place plastic cover caps over brass fittings on
inlet connector and hose/regulator assembly.
3. Store in dry, clean and safe place. Do not
store hose/regulator assembly inside heater
combustion chamber.
4. When taking heater out of storage, always
check inside of heater. Insects and small
animals may place foreign objects in heater.
Remove motor and other internal parts if
needed to remove foreign objects (see Service
Procedures, page 8).
heater while it is plugged in,
connected to propane supply,
operating or hot. Severe burns
and electrical shock can occur.
1. Keep heater clean. Clean heater annually or as
needed to remove dust and debris. If heater is
dirty or dusty, clean heater with a damp cloth.
Use household cleaners on difficult spots.
2. Inspect heater before each use. Check connec-
tions for leaks. Apply mixture of liquid soap
and water to connections. Bubbles forming
show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
3. Inspect hose/regulator assembly before each
use. If hose is highly worn or cut, replace.
4. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified
service agency.
5. Keep inside of heater free from combustible
and foreign objects. Remove motor and other
internal parts if needed to clean inside of
heater (see Service Procedures, page 8).
6. Clean fan blades each season or as needed (see
Fan, page 9).
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