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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. GENERAL HAZARD WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THIS HEATER, CAN RESULT IN D[...]
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2 103385 PROP ANE CONSTRUCTION HEA TER 80,000 BTU/HR SAFETY INFORMA TION WARNING: FIRE, BURN, IN- HALATION, AND EXPLOSION HAZARD. KEEP SOLID COMBUS- TIBLES, SUCH AS BUILDING MA- TERIALS, PAPER OR CARD- BOARD, A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE HEATER AS RECOMMENDED BY THE IN- STRUCTIONS. NEVER USE THE HEATER IN SPACES WHICH DO OR MAY CONTAIN VOLATILE OR[...]
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3 103385 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Figure 1 - Product Identification LO OFF HI MED Shell Ignitor Electrode Burner Tube Thermocouple Base Piezo Ignitor Button Control Knob Valve Inlet Hose/Regulator Assembly Top WARNING: Provide at least a 2.5 square foot opening of fresh, outside air while running heater. If proper fresh, outside air[...]
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4 103385 PROP ANE CONSTRUCTION HEA TER 80,000 BTU/HR LO OFF HI MED LO OFF HI MED LO OFF HI MED Off P osition Low P osition LO OFF HI MED INST ALLA TION Figure 2 - Regulator With Vent Pointing Down Figure 3 - Hose and Valve Inlet Hose Valve Inlet 1. Provide propane supply system (see Pr opane Supply , page 3). 2. Connect fuel gas fitting on hose/reg[...]
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5 103385 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 5 - Correct Flame Pattern at High Position CAUTION: Running heater below specified input rating may cause flashback. During flash- back, the burner flame is mostly yellow. The flame will burn inside the burner tube, causing a roar- ing noise. If flashback occurs, turn heater off. After burner tube cools, restart the[...]
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6 103385 PROP ANE CONSTRUCTION HEA TER 80,000 BTU/HR SYMPTOM Burner fails to light Burner lights but goes out when automatic control valve button is released Burn rate is low POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Propane supply valve closed on propane tank(s) 2. Excess flow check valve closed 3. Blockage in burner orifice 4. Piezo ignition system not sparking 1. Not e[...]
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7 103385 OWNER’S MANUAL ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories and parts from your nearest dealer or service center. If they can not supply an accessory or part, either contact your nearest Parts Central (listed in the separate Authorized Service Center booklet) or call DESA International’s Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879. You can als[...]
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8 103385 PROP ANE CONSTRUCTION HEA TER 80,000 BTU/HR ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN TC80V RCP80V LO OFF HI MED 3 1 8 9 10 11 6 5 2 12 7 4[...]
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9 103385 OWNER’S MANUAL P AR TS LIST TC80V RCP80V This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 7 of this manual. 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 4 103[...]
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For information, write: DESA International, P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, Kentucky 42102-9004 ATTN: Customer Service Department When writing, always include model number and serial number. 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 d[...]