Operation - Desa RCP80 Owner's Manual

OPERATION

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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. Bubbles forming show a
leak that must be corrected. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Close propane supply valve.
Review and understand the warnings in the Safety Informa-
tion section, pages 2 and 3. They are needed to safely oper-
ate this heater. Follow all local codes when using this heater.
To Start Heater
1. Follow all installation, ventilation, and safety information.
2. Locate heater on stable and level surface. Make sure strong drafts do not blow
on heater.
Fully close main burner valve before lighting pilot. If not,
severe burns can occur. Do this by turning valve handle
towards the OFF position until it stops.
3. Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly. Note: If not opened
slowly, excess-flow check valve on propane tank may stop gas flow. If this
happens, close propane supply valve and open again slowly.
4. Push in and hold automatic control valve button (see Figure 4). Push piezo
ignitor button (see Figure 4). You may need to push piezo ignitor button 3-8
times until the pilot lights. When pilot lights, keep automatic control valve
button pushed in. Release after 30 seconds.
Note: If pilot fails to light, 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 step 4.
Main Burner
Valve Handle
Automatic Control
Valve Button
Figure 4 - Main Burner Valve Handle, Automatic Control Valve Button,
and Piezo Ignitor Button Locations
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Piezo Ignitor
Button
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