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PROPANE
CONSTRUCTION
HEATER
OWNER’S MANUAL
Models: TC275 and RCP275
IMPORTANT
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.
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GENERAL HAZARD WARNING:
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS PRO-
VIDED WITH THIS HEATER, CAN RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
AND PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE FROM HAZARDS OF FIRE, EXPLOSION,
BURN, ASPHYXIATION, AND/OR CARBON MON
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SECTION PAGE CONTENTS Safety Information ......................................................................... 2 Product Identification .................................................................... 4 Unpacking...................................................................................... 4 Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 4 Propane Supply .............................................................................. 5 Ve
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SAFETY ! WARNINGS Continued INFORMATION Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An odor-making agent is added to Continued 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. Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater. • For indoor use only. Provide adequate ventilation. • Do not use heat
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PRODUCT Top IDENTIFICATION Note: Debris Shield Not Shown Shell Ignitor Electrode Pilot Base Thermocouple Piezo Ignitor Button Main Burner Valve Handle Main Burner Valve Inlet Automatic Connector Control Valve Button Automatic Hose/Regulator Control Valve Assembly LP 275 LP-PFA/PV 013A Figure 1 - Product Identification 1. Remove all packing items applied to heater for shipment. Keep plastic cover UNPACKING caps (attached to inlet connector and hose/regulator assembly) for storage. 2. Remove all i
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You must provide propane gas and propane tank(s). PROPANE Use this heater only with a propane vapor withdrawal supply system. See SUPPLY Chapter 5 of the Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquified Petroleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58. Your local library or fire department will have this booklet. The amount of propane gas ready for use from propane tanks varies. Two factors decide this amount. 1. The amount of liquid propane gas in tank(s) 2. The temperature of tank(s) The chart below shows the minimu
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INSTALLATION ! WARNING 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. ! WARNING 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. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once. 1. Provide propane supply system (see Propane Supply, page 5). 2.
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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. ! WARNING 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. OPERATION ! WARNING Review and understand the warnings in the Safety Informa- tion Section. They are needed to safely operate this heater
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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. Note: Arrows on main burner valve handle show directions for ON and OFF. To Stop Heater 1. Tightly close propane supply valve on propane tank(s). 2. Shut off main burner valve. Do this by turning main burner valve handle towards the OFF position until it stops. Note: Arrows on main burner valve handle show directio
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TROUBLE- ! WARNING SHOOTING Never attempt to service heater while it is connected to propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns can occur. You may have further ques- tions about this heater. If so, contact DESA International’s SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-5190. Pilot fails 1. Propane supply valve closed 1. Open propane supply valve to light. on propane tank(s). slowly. 2. Excess-flow check valve 2. Close propane supply valve on closed. propane tank
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Part Number Description ACCESSORIES LPA1020 10' Rubber Hose with Brass Fitting Purchase these accessories U.L. listed. and parts from your local LPA1030 15' Rubber Hose with Brass Fitting dealer or service center. If U.L. listed. your dealer or service center LPA2010 Propane Gas Regulator can not supply an accessory or U.L. listed. part, contact your nearest LPA3000 Hose/Regulator Assembly Parts Central (listed in the U.L. listed. separate Authorized Service LPA4000 Piezo Ignitor Kit Center book
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NOTES 11 099156
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WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE KEEP THIS WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY 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. This warranty covers only the cost of parts and labor required to restore the product to proper operating
