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CONSTRUCTION HEATER OWNER’S MANUAL Models: TC275 and RCP275 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. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS PRO-...
SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 099156 WARNINGS Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An odor-making agent is added to 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.
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION UNPACKING THEORY OF OPERATION Ignitor Electrode Thermocouple Main Burner Valve Handle Main Burner Valve Automatic Control Valve Button LP 275 Figure 1 - Product Identification 1. Remove all packing items applied to heater for shipment. Keep plastic cover caps (attached to inlet connector and hose/regulator assembly) for storage.
Minimum, for input adjustment Regulator Outlet Pressure Weight (Pounds) Shipping Weight (Pounds) Size - L x W x H (Inches) WARNING SQUARE FEET OPENING TC275 RCP275 230,000 275,000 Propane Vapor Only Propane Vapor Only 10.7 12.75 Tank Pressure Tank Pressure...
INSTALLATION 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. Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installation or servicing. Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints.
OPERATION 099156 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. Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints.
STORAGE MAINTENANCE 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. main burner valve handle show directions for ON and OFF. To Stop Heater 1.
TROUBLE- SHOOTING You may have further ques- tions about this heater. If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-5190. 099156 Never attempt to service heater while it is connected to propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns can occur.
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 •...
WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE 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.
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