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  • Page 1

    CANADIAN PROP ANE CONSTRUCTION HEA TER OWNER’S MANUAL 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. Heater Size: 50,000 Btu/Hr Model RCLP50A[...]

  • Page 2

    2 102401 Safety Information ......................................................................... 2 Product Identification .................................................................... 4 Unpacking ...................................................................................... 4 Theory of Operation ................................[...]

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    3 102401 2 SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued 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. Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep this manual for ref[...]

  • Page 4

    4 102401 PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Motor Hot Air Outlet (Front) Shell Handle Fan Guard Power Cord Inlet Connector Hose /Regulator Assembly Automatic Control Valve Button Piezo Ignitor Button Heater Base Start Switch Button UNP ACKING 1. Remove all packing items applied to heater for shipment. Keep plastic cover caps (attached to inlet connector and h[...]

  • Page 5

    5 102401 Air For Combustion Air For Heating THEOR Y OF OPERA TION Combustion Chamber Clean Heated Air Out (Front) Cool Air In (Back) 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. Th[...]

  • Page 6

    6 102401 INST ALLA TION Figure 4 - Hose and Inlet Connector 1. Provide propane supply system (see Propane Supply , page 5). 2. Connect POL fitting on hose/regulator assembly to propane tank(s). Turn POL fitting counterclockwise into threads on tank. Tighten firmly using a wrench. IMPORTANT: Position regulator so that hose leaving the regulator i[...]

  • Page 7

    7 102401 4. Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly. Note: If not opened slowly, excess-flow check valve on propane tank will stop gas flow. If this happens, close propane supply valve and open again slowly. 5. Check all connections for leaks. WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNING Never use an open fl ame to check for a leak. Apply a mix- ture[...]

  • Page 8

    8 102401 5. Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly. Note: If not opened slowly, excess-flow check valve on propane tank will stop gas flow. If this happens, close propane supply valve and open again slowly. OPERA TION Continued 6. Push in and hold automatic control valve button (see Figure 5). Push piezo ignitor button (see Figure 5)[...]

  • Page 9

    9 102401 ST ORAGE 1. Store propane tank(s) in safe manner. Follow all local codes. Always store propane tanks outdoors. 2. Place plastic cover caps over brass fittings on inlet connector and hose/regula- tor assembly. 3. Store in dry, clean, and safe place. Do not store hose/regulator assembly inside heater combustion chamber. 4. When taking heate[...]

  • Page 10

    10 102401 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Check voltage to electrical out- let. If voltage is good, check heater power cord for breaks. Adjust motor/fan guard to keep fan from hitting inside of heater shell. Bend fan guard if neces- sary. Replace fan. See Fan, page 12. Replace motor. See Motor, page 11. Repeat installation and opera- tion instructions. See Insta[...]

  • Page 11

    11 102401 SER VICE PROCEDURES Figure 9 - Removing or Attaching Fan Guard from Motor Figure 8 - Removing or Attaching Fan from Motor Shaft Figure 7 - Removing Motor and Fan Guard from Heater Ground Screw Wire Guard Underside of Heater Base Figure 6 - Location of Ground Screw and Wire Guard Terminal Board Continued Motor 1. Access ground screw throug[...]

  • Page 12

    12 102401 screws firmly (4.5-5.7 Nm [40-50 inch-pounds]). 12. Place motor and fan guard into rear of heater shell. Carefully route motor wires through hole in shell (see Figure 10). 13. Insert three screws through heater shell and into fan guard. Tighten screws firmly. 14. Turn heater on its side to access opening in bottom of base. Connect green [...]

  • Page 13

    13 102401 Ignitor WARNING: Make sure heater is disconnected from propane supply. Heater could ignite causing severe burns. 1. Remove motor and fan guard from heater (see Motor, page 11, steps 1 through 5). 2. Remove black ignitor wire from piezo ignitor. Access ignitor wire through underside of heater base (see Figure 11). Push wire up through bush[...]

  • Page 14

    14 102401 SPECIFICA TIONS Input Rating 52.223 kJ/Hr (49,500 Btu/Hr) Fuel Propane Vapor Only Fuel Consumption Liters/Hour (Gallons/Hour) 1.9 (0.5) Kilos/Hour (Pounds/Hour) 1.04 (2.3) Supply Pressure To Regulator Minimum (for purposes 69 kPa (10 psi) of input adjustment) Maximum Tank Pressure or 1379 kPa (200 psi) Regulator Outlet Pressure 45.7 cm (1[...]

  • Page 15

    15 102401 ACCESSORIES Purchase accessories and parts from your nearest dealer or service center. If they can not supply an accessory or part, call DESA Industries’ Parts Department at 905-826- 8010. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. Part Number Description LPA1020 10' Rubber Hose with Brass Fitting LPA[...]

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    16 102401 NOTES _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ______________[...]

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    17 102401 NOTES _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ______________[...]

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    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 work- manship for six (6) months from the date of first purchase when operated and maintained in accordance with in- structions. This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser, whe[...]

  • Page 19

    102401-01 Rev. A 08/95 APP AREILS CANADIENS DE CHAUFF AGE AU PROP ANE POUR LA CONSTRUCTION MANUEL D’UTILISA TION Dimension de l’appareil de chauffage : 50 000 Btu/Hr Modèl RCLP50A IMPORTANT Veiller à lire et comprendre ce manuel avant de monter, de mettre en marche ou d’effectuer l’entretien de cet appareil. Une mauvaise utilisation de ce[...]

  • Page 20

    2 102401 Intoxication par l’oxyde de carbone: Certaines personnes sont plus susceptibles que d’autres aux effets de l’oxyde de carbone. Les premiers signes d’intoxication par l’oxyde de carbone ressemblent à ceux de la grippe: maux de tête, vertiges et/ ou nausée. Si l’on ressent ces symptômes, il se peut que l’appareil de chauffa[...]

  • Page 21

    3 102401 2 NOTES SUR LA SÉCURITÉ Suite WARNING ICON G 001 A VERTISSEMENTS Suite • Ne pas utiliser l’appareil dans des pièces habitées ou des chambres à coucher. • Ne le faire fonctionner que dans un endroit bien aéré. Avant de l’utiliser, prévoir une ouverture d’air frais extérieur d’au moins 0,14 m2 (1.5 square feet). • Dég[...]

  • Page 22

    4 102401 NOMENCLA TURE DES PI È CES Moteur Interrupteur de mise en marche Base de l’appareil de chauffage D É BALLAGE 1. Retirer tous les emballages de protection utilisés pour le transport. Conserver les couvercles de plastique (attachés au connecteur d’entrée et à l’ensemble flexible/régulateur) en vue du remisage de l’appareil. 2.[...]

  • Page 23

    5 102401 Air For Combustion Air For Heating ALIMENT A TION EN PROP ANE L’utilisateur doit fournir le gaz propane et le ou les réservoir(s) de propane. N’utiliser cet appareil qu’avec un système d’alimentation en propane avec retrait de vapeur. La quantité de gaz propane prête àêtre utilisée à partir des réservoirs de propane varie [...]

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    6 102401 INST ALLA TION WARNING ICON G 001 A VERTISSEMENT Veiller à revoir et à bien comprendre les avertissements qui se trouvent dans la section Notes sur la s é curit é , aux pages 2 et 3. Cela est n é cessaire pour faire fonctionner cet appareil en toute s é curit é . Respecter tous les r è glements locaux lors de l ’ utilisation de c[...]

  • Page 25

    7 102401 4. Ouvrir lentement le robinet d’alimentation en propane sur le ou les réservoir(s) de propane. Remarque: S’il n’est pas ouvert lentement, un écoulement excessif du clapet de retenue sur le réservoir de propane empêche le gaz de s’écouler. Si cela se produit, fermer le robinet d’alimentation en propane et le rouvrir lentemen[...]

  • Page 26

    8 102401 FONCTIONNEMENT Suite Pour arr ê ter l ’ appareil de chauffage 1. Fermer hermétiquement le robinet d’alimentation en propane sur le ou les réservoir(s). 2. Attendre quelques secondes. L’appareil brûle le gaz restant dans les flexibles d’alimentation. 3. Débrancher l’appareil. Pour remettre l ’ appareil en marche 1. Attendre[...]

  • Page 27

    9 102401 Si l’appareil ne se met ni ne se remet en marche: • Vérifier les soupapes manuelles (s’il y en a) et les robinets d’alimentation (sur le réservoir de propane). S’assurer qu’ils sont ouverts. • Vérifier le niveau de carburant du ou des réservoir(s) de propane. Si le niveau de carburant est trop bas, contacter la compagnie [...]

  • Page 28

    10 102401 D É P ANNAGE WARNING ICON G 001 A VERTISSEMENT Ne jamais effectuer l ’ entretien de l ’ appareil de chauffage s ’ il est branch é , raccord é à une source de propane, en marche ou chaud. Cela peut entra î ner br û lures graves et choc é lectrique. ANOMALIE OBSERV É E CAUSE PROBABLE REM È DE Le ventilateur ne tourne pas quan[...]

  • Page 29

    11 102401 D É P ANNAGE Suite ANOMALIE OBSERV É E CAUSE PROBABLE REM È DE L’appareil de chauffage s’arrête durant le fonctionnement. Du fait de la haute température de l’air ambiant, l’interrupteur thermique arrête l’appareil de chauffage. Circulation d’air limitée Ventilateur abîmé Poussière ou débris excessifs dans les envi-[...]

  • Page 30

    12 102401 PROC É DURE D ’ ENTRETIEN WARNING ICON G 001 A VERTISSEMENT Ne jamais effectuer l ’ entretien de l ’ appareil de chauffage s ’ il est branch é , raccord é à une source de propane, en marche ou chaud. Cela peut entra î ner br û lures graves et choc é lectrique. Suite Moteur 1. Atteindre la vis de mise à la terre à travers [...]

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    13 102401 Moteur (suite) grille de protection du ventilateur du moteur (se reporter à la figure 9). 9. Mettre l’ancien moteur au rebut. 10. Fixer la grille de protection du ventilateur au nouveau moteur à l’aide de trois écrous. Serrer fermement les écrous. 11. Placer le ventilateur sur l’arbre du nouveau moteur. IMPORTANT : En plaçant l[...]

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    14 102401 Moteur (suite) Figure 10 - R é insertion du moteur et de la grille de protection du ventilateur dans l ’ appareil Figure 11 - Retrait du fil de l ’ allumeur pi é zo é lectrique Allumeur pi é zo é lectrique Fil de l ’ allumeur Dessous de la base de l ’ appareil de chauffage Bague Suite Trou du bo î tier pour les fils du moteu[...]

  • Page 33

    15 102401 Allumeur (suite) 2. Retirer le fil noir de l’allumeur piézoélectrique. On peut accéder à ce fil en passant par le dessous de la base de l’appareil (se reporter à la figure 11). Pousser le fil vers le haut à travers la bague dans le boîtier de l’appareil. 3. Retirer la vis de montage de l’allumeur de la tête arrière àl’[...]

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    16 102401 SP É CIFICA TIONS Indice de puissance 52,223 kJ/Hr (49,500 Btu/hr) Carburant Vapeur de propane seulement Consommation de carburant Litres/heure (Gallons/Hour) 1,9 (0.5) Kilos/heure (Pounds/Hour) 1,04 (2.3) Pression d’alimentation au régulateur Minimum (pour l’ajustement de puissance) 69 kPa (10 psi) Maximum Pression du réservoir 13[...]

  • Page 35

    17 102401 ACCESSOIRES On peut se procurer ces pièces et accessoires auprès du revendeur le plus proche. S’ils ne sont pas disponibles, appeler le Service des pièces d e D E SA Industries au 905-826-8010. On peut également correspondre par courrier en écrivant à l’adresse au dos de ce manuel. Num é ro de pi è ce Description LPA1020 Flexi[...]

  • Page 36

    Mod è le No. de s é rie Date d ’ achat GARANTIE LIMIT É E DESA Industries garantit que ce produit et toutes ses pièces sont exempts de vices de matériaux et d’exécution pendant six (6) mois depuis la date du premier achat, lorsque l’appareil est utilisé et entretenu conformément aux instructions. Cette garantie n’est offerte qu’à[...]