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OFF
LO HI
MED
PROPANE
CONSTRUCTION
HEATER
OWNER’S MANUAL
Models: TC80V and RCP80V
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 HAZARDS
OF FIRE, EXPLOSION, BURN, ASPHYXIATION, CARBO
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80,000 BTU/HR PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. • Keep appliance area clear and free from SAFETY An odor-making agent is added to propane combustible materials, gasoline, paint INFORMATION gas. The odor helps you detect a propane gas thinner, and other flammable vapors and leak. However, the odor added to propane liquids. Dust is combustible. Do not use gas may fade. Propane gas may be present heater in areas with high dust content. WARNINGS even though no odor
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OFF LO HI MED OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT UNPACKING 1. Remove all packing items applied to IDENTIFICATION heater for shipment. Keep plastic cover Top caps (attached to valve inlet and hose/ regulator assembly) for storage. 2. Remove all items from carton. Shell 3. Check all items for shipping damage. If heater is damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought heater. PROPANE SUPPLY You must provide propane gas and propane Thermocouple tank(s). Use this heater only with a propane vapor Ignitor withd
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OFF LO HI MED OFF MED OFF LO HI MED HI LO 80,000 BTU/HR PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER Supply 5. Slightly depress and turn control knob INSTALLATION Fuel Gas Fitting Valve counterclockwise to the LOW position (see Figure 4). WARNING: Review and un- 6. With the control knob pushed all the way derstand the warnings in the in, press and release the piezo ignitor but- Safety Information section, page Hose ton. Keep pressing piezo ignitor button un- 2. They are needed to safely op- til the burner light
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OFF MED LO HI OWNER’S MANUAL Yellow OPERATION MAINTENANCE Flame Continued WARNING: Never attempt to service heater while it is con- FLAME PATTERNS nected to propane supply, oper- Figure 5 shows a correct flame pattern. The ating, or hot. Severe burns can Blue burner flame is mostly blue with a slight occur. Flame yellow coloring on the ends. 1. Keep heater clean. Figure 6 shows an incorrect flame pattern. 2. Inspect heater before each use. Check The flame is mostly yellow. The incorrect connect
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80,000 BTU/HR PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Never attempt to service heater while it is connected to propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns can occur. Note: For additional help, call DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-5190 or visit our website at www.desatech.com. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner fails to light 1. Propane supply valve closed on propane 1. Open propane supply valve slowly tank(s) 2. Excess flow check valve closed 2.
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OWNER’S MANUAL ACCESSORIES REPLACEMENT PARTS Purchase these heater accessories and parts from your nearest dealer or service center. If they can not supply an accessory or part, WARNING: Use only original either contact your nearest Parts Central replacement parts. This heater (listed in the separate Authorized Service must use design-specific parts. Center booklet) or call DESA International’s Do not substitute or use generic Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879. You parts. Improper replacement
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OFF LO HI MED 80,000 BTU/HR PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN TC80V RCP80V 1 3 9 8 5 7 4 11 12 2 6 10 103385 8
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OWNER’S MANUAL This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the PARTS LIST instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 7 of this manual. TC80V RCP80V KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 103928-01 Top and Shell Assembly 1 2 103929-01 Burner Assembly 1 3 103904-01 Ignitor Electrode 1 4 103032-01 Nozzle 1 5 103031-01 Base 1 6 103036-01 Control Knob 1 7 102445-01 Piezo Ignitor Kit 1 8 099236-01 Thermocouple Kit 1 9 103854-01 Thermocouple Bracket 1 10
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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 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 the product to proper operating c
