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CANADIAN PROPANE CONSTRUCTION FORCED AIR HEATER
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODELS RCLP50VA AND 50-F
VARIABLE 30,000 - 40,000 - 50,000 BTU/HR
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.
GENERAL HAZARD WARNING:
Failure to comply with the precautions and instructions
provided with this heater, can result in death, serious
bodily injury and property loss or damage from ha
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Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An odor- SAFETY INFORMATION making agent is added to propane gas. The odor helps you detect a propane gas leak. However, the WARNING: This product odor added to propane gas may fade. Propane gas contains and/or generates may be present even though no odor exists. chemicals known to the State Make certain you read and understand all warn- of California to cause cancer or ings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your birth defects or other reproduc
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SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT Continued IDENTIFICATION 14. Keep heater at least 6 ft (1.8 m) from propane Hot Air Outlet Shell (Front) tank(s). Do not point heater at propane tank(s) within 20 ft (6 m). Handle 15. Keep propane tank(s) below 100° F (38° C). 16. Check heater for damage before each use. Do not use a damaged heater. Motor 17. Check hose before each use of heater. If highly worn or cut, replace before using heater. Fan Heater Guard 18. Locate heater on stable and level surface if
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THEORY OF OPERATION The Fuel System: The hose/regulator assembly attaches to the propane gas supply. This provides fuel to the heater. The Air System: The motor turns the fan. The fan pushes air into and around the combustion chamber. This air is heated and provides a stream of clean, hot air. The Ignition System: The piezo ignitor lights the burner. The Automatic Control System: This system causes the heater to shut down if the flame goes out. Combustion Chamber Fan Motor Clean Heated Air Ou
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INSTALLATION WARNING: Review and un- derstand the warnings in the Safety Information section, page 2. They are needed to safely op- erate this heater. Follow all local codes when using this heater. Knob WARNING: Test all gas piping Valve Inlet Hose and connections for leaks after installation or servicing. Never Figure 7 - Hose and Inlet Connector use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid OPERATION soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. WARN
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TO STOP HEATER OPERATION 1. Tightly close propane supply valve on propane Continued tank(s). Allow heater to burn remaining fuel in hose. WARNING: Be sure motor 2. Shut off main burner valve. Do this by turn- and fan are running before ing control knob to the OFF position until it pushing in automatic control stops. valve button. Flames could flash TO RESTART HEATER outside heater if motor and fan 1. Wait five minutes after stopping heater. are not running. 2. Repeat steps under To Start
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10. Place fan onto motor shaft of new motor. MAINTENANCE Make sure set screw contacts flat surface on Continued motor shaft. Tighten set screw firmly (40-50 2. Inspect heater before each use. Check connec- inch-pounds). tions for leaks. Apply mixture of liquid soap 11. Place motor and fan guard into rear of heater and water to connections. Bubbles forming shell. Make sure power cord is properly lo- show a leak. Correct all leaks at once. cated (see Figure 13). 3. Inspect hose/regulator assem
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8. Test for spark. Push piezo ignitor button and SERVICE PROCEDURES watch for spark between ignitor electrode and Continued target plate. FAN 9. Place motor and fan guard into rear of heater 1. Remove three screws that attach fan guard to shell (see Motor, page 7, steps 9 and 10). heater shell. 2. Remove motor and fan guard from heater shell Piezo (see Figure 10, page 7). Ignitor 3. Use hex wrench to loosen set screw that holds fan to motor shaft (see Figure 11, page 7). Ignitor Wire 4.
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TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, connected to propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can occur. OBSERVED FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Fan does not turn when heater is 1. No electrical power to heater 1. Check voltage to electrical plugged in outlet. If voltage is good, check heater power cord for breaks 2. Fan hitting inside of heater 2. Adjust motor/fan guard to shell keep fan from hitting inside of heater shell. Bend fa
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS RCLP50VA AND 50-F 1 2 29 3 10 4 1 1 2 18 17 16 2 20 19 9 6 20 21 21 22 24 23 25 8 15 12 27 13 26 14 5 7 28 10 www.desatech.com 105339-01C
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PARTS LIST MODELS RCLP50VA AND 50-F This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 12 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 ** Combustion Chamber 1 2 M11084-26 Hex Tap Screw, #10-16 x 3/8" 7 3 105333-01 Outer Shell 1 4 104786-01 Handle Kit 1 5 M11143-1 Strain Relief Bushing 1 6 101480-12 Wire Assembly 1 7 M11084-27 Hex Tap Screw, #12-14 x 1/2" 3 8 099393-03 Control Knob 1 9 105341-01 B
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SPECIFICATIONS REPLACEMENT PARTS • Output Rating (BTU/Hr) High - 50,000, Med. - 40,000, Low - 30,000 WARNING: Use only original • Propane Vapor Fuel Only replacement parts. This heater • Fuel Consumption Gallons (Liters)/Hour must use design-specific parts. Max. 0.54 (2.0), Min. 0.33 (1.2) Do not substitute or use generic Fuel Consumption Pounds (Kilogram)/Hour parts. Improper replacement Max. 2.3 (8.7), Min. 1.4 (5.3) parts could cause serious or fa- • Supply Pressure To Regulator: Mini
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WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model Serial No. Date of Purchase LIMITED WARRANTY DESA Industries warrants this product and any parts thereof, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one (1) year 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
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CALENTADOR DE AIRE FORZADO DE PROPANO PARA CONSTRUCCIÓN MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO (CANADÁ) MODELOS RCLP50VA Y 50-F 30,000 - 40,000 - 50,000 BTU/H VARIABLE IMPORTANTE: lea y comprenda este manual antes de ensamblar, encender o dar servicio al calentador. El uso inadecuado del calentador puede causar lesiones gra- ves. Conserve este manual para referencias futuras. ADVERTENCIA GENERAL DE PELIGRO: El incumplimiento de las precauciones e instrucciones pro- porcionadas con este calentador puede caus
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Si usted presenta estos síntomas, es posible que INFORMACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD el calentador no esté funcionando correctamente. ¡Respire aire fresco inmediatamente! Compruebe ADVERTENCIA: este produc- que haya ventilación adecuada y haga que reparen to contiene y/o genera químicos el calentador. reconocidos por el estado de Gas propano: el gas propano es inodoro. Al gas California como causantes de propano se le agrega un agente con olor. El olor cáncer, defectos de nacimiento u le ayuda a
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INFORMACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD IDENTIFICACIÓN DEL Continuación PRODUCTO 13. Distancia mínima del calentador alejado de los Salida de aire caliente combustibles: enchufe: 1.8 m (6 pies), laterales: (parte anterior) Cubierta 60 cm (2 pies), parte superior: 1.8 m (6 pies), parte posterior: 60 cm (2 posterior). Manija 14. Mantenga el calentador alejado de los tanques de propano a una distancia mínima de 1.8 m (6 Motor pies). No apunte el calentador hacia tanques de propano que se encuentren a una di
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TEORÍA DE FUNCIONAMIENTO El sistema de combustible: el conjunto de manguera y regulador se fija al suministro del gas propano. Esto proporciona combustible al calentador. El sistema de aire: el motor hace girar el ventilador. El ventilador empuja aire al interior y alrededor de la cámara de combustión. Este aire se calienta y provee una corriente de aire limpio y caliente. El sistema de encendido: el encendedor piezoeléctrico enciende el quemador. El sistema de control automático: este sistema
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Válvula de Regulador INSTALACIÓN suministro de propano ADVERTENCIA: Lea y entien- da las advertencias provistas en la sección Información de segu- Tanque de ridad, en la página 2. Son nece- propano Niple de gas combustible sarias para hacer funcionar este Manguera calentador de manera segura. Obedezca todos los códigos loca- Figura 6 - Posición del regulador les al utilizar este calentador. ADVERTENCIA: pruebe todas las tuberías de gas y sus conexiones para saber si hay fugas después
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7. Si se apaga el quemador principal, repita el paso 6. FUNCIONAMIENTO 8. Cuando el quemador principal se mantenga Continuación encendido, gire la perilla de control al nivel de 4. Conecte el cable de extensión a un enchufe calor deseado. con conexión a tierra de tres orificios de 120 PARA APAGAR EL CALENTADOR voltios/60 hercios. El motor arrancará. El ven- 1. Cierre firmemente la válvula del suministro tilador se encenderá, haciendo que el aire salga del o los tanques de propano. Permita qu
