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WARNING ICON

G 001

 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.

6. Close propane supply valve.

Figure 4 - Main Burner Valve Handle, Automatic Control Valve Button, and

Piezo Ignitor Button Locations

GCHov006

Gas Controls-LP275

Piezo Ignitor
Button

Main Burner
Valve Handle

Continued

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.

OPERATION

WARNING ICON

G 001

 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.

To Start Heater

1. Follow all installation, ventilation, and safety information.
2. Locate heater on stable and level surface. Make sure strong drafts do not blow

on heater.

WARNING ICON

G 001

 WARNING

Fully close main burner valve before lighting pilot. If not,
severe burns can occur. Do this by turning valve handle
towards the OFF position until it stops.

3. 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.

4. Push in and hold automatic control valve button (see Figure 4). Push piezo

ignitor button (see Figure 4). You may need to push the piezo ignitor button 3-
8 times until the pilot lights. 

Note:

 Hose may be filled with air. If so, keep

automatic control valve button pressed and wait 20 seconds for propane to
clear before pressing ignitor button again. When pilot lights, keep automatic
control valve button pushed in. Release button after 30 seconds.

Automatic
Control Valve
Button

Summary of Contents for RCP2000

Page 1: ...01 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...

Page 2: ...WARNING NOT FOR HOME OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE USE The heater is designed for use as a construction heater The primary purpose of construction heaters is to provide temporary heating of buildings under...

Page 3: ...heater Keep heater away from strong drafts water spray rain or dripping water Never attach duct work to heater Neverblockairinlet bottomofshell orairoutlet aroundtopofshell ofheater Keep children and...

Page 4: ...g items applied to heater for shipment Keep plastic cover caps attached to inlet connector and hose regulator assembly for storage 2 Remove all items from carton 3 Check all items for shipping damage...

Page 5: ...or one larger tank may be needed in colder weather Your local propane gas dealer will help you select the proper supply system Average Temperature F At Tank Location 60 40 32 20 10 0 Number Of Tanks...

Page 6: ...nt down protects regulator from weather damage Supply Valve POL Fitting Hose Regulator Vent pointing down 3 Connect hose to the inlet connector Tighten firmly using 9 16 wrench IMPORTANT Use extra hos...

Page 7: ...installation ventilation and safety information 2 Locate heater on stable and level surface Make sure strong drafts do not blow on heater WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Fully close main burner valve befor...

Page 8: ...towards the OFF position until it stops Note Arrows on main burner valve handle show direction for ON and OFF To Restart Heater 1 Wait five minutes after stopping heater 2 Restart heater by following...

Page 9: ...rge air with automatic control valve button depressed 4 Replace pilot orifice 5 Adjust ignitor electrode gap to 120 Check wire lead for damage Replace piezo ignitor and or ignitor electrode as necessa...

Page 10: ...ly original replacement part s either contact your nearest Parts Central or call DESA International s Technical Service Department at 1 800 323 5190 When calling DESA International have ready your nam...

Page 11: ...Piezo Ignitor 1 18 098838 01 Sheet Metal Nut 1 19 LPA4010 Debris Shield 1 20 097155 01 Safety Control Valve 1 21 097157 01 Female Connector 1 22 098828 01 Female Compression Elbow 1 23 098835 01 Nut...

Page 12: ...LUDING WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR POSE DESA International assumes no responsibility for indirect incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the ex...

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