Product Identification; Propane Supply; Theory Of Operation - Desa RCP80V Owner's Manual

PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Shell
Thermocouple
Ignitor
Electrode
Burner
Tube
Piezo Ignitor
Button
Hose/Regulator Assembly
Figure 1 - Product Identification
THEORY OF
OPERATION
The Fuel System: The hose/regulator
assembly attaches to the propane gas sup-
ply. This provides fuel to the heater.
The Ignition System: The piezo ignitor
lights main burner.
The Automatic Control System: This
system causes the heater to shut down if the
flame goes out.
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Top
Valve
Control
Inlet
Knob
VENTILATION
WARNING: Provide at least a
2.5 square foot opening of fresh,
outside air while running heater.
If proper fresh, outside air venti-
lation is not provided, carbon
monoxide poisoning can occur.
Provide proper fresh, outside air
ventilation before running heater.
OWNER'S MANUAL
UNPACKING
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PROPANE SUPPLY

You must provide propane gas and propane
tank(s).
Use this heater only with a propane vapor
withdrawal supply system. See Chapter 5 of
the Standard for Storage and Handling of
Liquefied Petroleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58
and/or CAN/CGA B149.2. Your local library
or fire department will have this booklet.
This heater will operate with a 20-pound
propane tank. However, you can only oper-
ate it in the LOW position during mildly cool
weather. At higher heat settings or during
colder weather, you must use larger tanks.
The amount of propane gas ready for use
from propane tanks varies. Two factors de-
cide this amount.
1.
Base
2.
The chart below shows the minimum number
of 100-pound tanks needed to run the heater.
Connect tanks together with a manifold.
Number
Of Tanks
Less gas is vaporized at lower temperatures.
Your local propane gas dealer will help you
select the proper supply system.
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Remove all packing items applied to
heater for shipment. Keep plastic cover
caps (attached to valve inlet and hose/
regulator assembly) for storage.
Remove all items from carton.
Check all items for shipping damage.
If heater is damaged, promptly inform
dealer where you bought heater.
The amount of propane gas in tank(s)
The temperature of tank(s)
Average Temperature ( F)
At Tank Location
60 40 32 20 10 0
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