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The heater is designed and approved for use as a construction heater under ANS Z83.7 CSA 2.14.
It is hard to anticipate every use which may be made of this heater. 

CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL

FIRE SAFETY AUTHORITY IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATIONS.

Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and heat producing products in specific applications.
Your local authority can advise you about these.

IMPORTANT:

 READ THIS USER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE TRYING 

TO OPERATE OR SERVICE THIS HEATER. IMPROPER USE OF THIS HEATER CAN CAUSE SE-
RIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FIRE, EXPLOSION AND CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

Radiant Propane Construction Heaters

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS 

- Safety Information  

NEVER LEAVE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING

OR WHILE CONNECTED TO A FUEL SOURCE.

 

 

 

      FIRE, BURN, INHALATION, AND EXPLOSION HAZARD. KEEP SOLID

 

 

                 COMBUSTIBLES, SUCH AS BUILDING MATERIALS, PAPER OR 

CARDBOARD, A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE HEATER AS RECOMMENDED BY THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS. NEVER USE THE HEATER IN SPACES WHICH DO OR MAY CONTAIN 
VOLATILE OR AIRBORNE COMBUSTIBLES, OR PRODUCTS SUCH AS GASOLINE, SOLVENTS, 
PAINT THINNERS, DUST PARTICLES OR UNKNOWN CHEMICALS.

           

WARNING 

 

 

 

        

IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR    

 

 

 

        EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY 

                                               OR LOSS OF LIFE.

  

         

           

WARNING 

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DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN 

THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

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AN LP CYLINDER NOT CONNECTED FOR USE SHALL NOT BE STORED IN THE VICINITY 

OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. 

 

 

 

       

THIS  IS AN UNVENTED PORTABLE HEATER. IT USES AIR (OXYGEN) FROM THE

 

 

 

        AREA WHICH IT IS USED.  AMPLE COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR MUST

 

 

 

        BE PROVIDED. 

           

CAUTION

 

    

WARNING

:

 NOT FOR USE WITH DUCTWORK.

This is a direct-fired cabinet construction heater for indoor construction. The heater must be placed where it 
is not directly exposed to water spray, rain, and/or dripping water. Its intended use is primarily the temporary 
heating of buildings or structures under construction, alteration or repair. All the products of combustion 
generated by the heater are released into the area being heated. This heater operates at approximately 99% 
combustion efficiency but still produces a small amount of carbon monoxide. Humans can tolerate small 
amounts of carbon monoxide for short periods. Carbon monoxide can build up in a heated space and
failure to provide adequate ventilation could result in poisoning or death.

PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER

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NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER

UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!

Summary of Contents for RA18LPA

Page 1: ...LY INJURY AND PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE FROM THE HAZARDS OF FIRE EXPLOSION BURN ASPHYXIATION CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK ONLY PERSONS WHO CAN UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD USE OR SERVICE THIS HEATER IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR HEATER INFORMATION SUCH AS AN INSTRUCTION MANUAL LABELS ETCETERA CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 Fuels used in gas or oi...

Page 2: ...ts Drawing 16 Warranty 17 18 TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING NOT FOR HOME OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE USE WARNING FIRE BURN INHALATION AND EXPLOSION HAZARD KEEP SOLID COMBUSTIBLES SUCH AS BUILDING MATERIALS PAPER OR CARDBOARD A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE HEATER AS RECOMMENDED BY THE INSTRUCTIONS NEVER USE THE HEATER IN SPACES WHICH DO OR MAY CONTAIN VOLATILE OR AIRBORNE COMBUSTIBLES OR PRODUCTS SUCH AS GAS...

Page 3: ...CHEMICALS WARNING IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE WARNING a DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE a AN LP CYLINDER NOT CONNECTED FOR USE SHALL NOT BE STORED IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THIS IS...

Page 4: ...d maximum inlet pressures to the regulator from the gas tank are 5 psi and bottle pressure respectively Use only the regulator hose assembly provided with the heater Inspect the regulator hose assembly prior to each use of the heater If there is excessive abrasion or wear or hose is cut replace with regulator hose assembly listed on the parts list prior to using this heater Gas supply connections ...

Page 5: ...DUCT FEATURES PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER Size Assembled High Medium Low Maximum Minimum lb h kg h L X W X H RA18 Series 18 000 12 000 6 000 Bottle Pressure 5psi 11 0 WC 0 83 0 28 0 377 0 127 15 75 x14 96 x23 35 40 x 38 x 59 3 cm Model Input Rating BTU Hr Manifold Pressure Gas Consumption Supply Pressure Locking Front Caster Rear Caster Back Cover Handle Slot Safety Guard Oxygen Depletion Sensor O...

Page 6: ...ed portions of the caster see Figure 1 9 Thread the casters into the four threaded holes in the base of the unit by turning them clockwise The locking casters should be placed at the front of the unit and the other two at the back of the unit See Figure 1 10 Tighten The casters using the wrench supplied with the casters 11 Install 20 lb propane cylinder see Propane Supply section 12 Install back c...

Page 7: ... over on its side with the hose regulator connected as this can cause damage to the regulator diaphragm Never store a propane LP cylinder indoors or in the vicinity of any gas burning appliances Protect the cylinder valve and handle it with care Be sure that the shut off valve is closed tightly after each use Be sure to protect the POL fitting from damage when disconnected Damage to this fitting c...

Page 8: ... assembly to the cylinder outlet Turn the fitting counterclockwise into the threads of the cylinder valve Some models have a hand wheel that can be slid off the nut so that a wrench can be used to tighten the fitting if desired CAUTIONPosition the regulator such that the side with the tower is facing down and the flat side is facing up See Figure 2 WARNINGEnsure that the gas hose is not touching t...

Page 9: ...nk Never store a Propane gas tank inside a building or in the vicinity of any gas burning appliance THE DISCONNECTED TANK MUST NEVER BE STORED IN A BUILDING GARAGE OR ANY OTHER ENCLOSED AREA CHECKING FOR LEAKS Check all gas connections with a soap solution to be sure they are tight and leak proof Soap bubbles indicate gas leakage that must be corrected The installation of your heater must meet all...

Page 10: ...Note The first time that the heater is operated after connecting the gas supply the control knob should be depressed for at least 30 seconds This will allow air to bleed from the gas system 6 Depress control knob while depressing the piezo ignitor button This should cause the spark from the piezo ignitor to light the pilot gas Keep control knob depressed thirtry 30 seconds before releasing If the ...

Page 11: ...the heater is to be stored indoors the tank must be disconnected and stored outdoors in a well ventilated area out of reach of children in accordance with the standard for the the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases ANSI NFPA 58 and CSA B149 1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code The plastic tank valve plug supplied with your tank must be tightly installed when the tank is disco...

Page 12: ... orange flames with yellow tipping Dirt or dust particles may enter the burner flames and cause transient patches of orange flame Burner and ODS Pilot Cleaning Clean the exterior with soft bristle brush vacuum cleaner or pressurized air Never use a wooden toothpick as it may break off and clog the ODS pilot or main burner port Use a flashlight to inspect the main burner inlet to ensure it is not b...

Page 13: ...tion 3 Contact your gas company gas supplier or qualified service technician 4 Replace thermocouple 5 Hand tight until snug then tighten 1 4 turn with a wrench 6 Replace gas control Burner does not light after ODS pilot is lit 1 Burner orifice clogged 2 Gas supply pressure is very low 1 Clean burner orifice 2 Contact gas supplier Delayed ignition 1 Main burner carry over ports clogged 2 Gas supply...

Page 14: ... Foreign matter in gas or on burner ports 2 Heater burning vapors form paint impurities in air 3 Gas leaks refer to front page Warnings 1 Check gas passage way and burner 2 Ventilate room stop storing and using odor causing products near heater 3 Locate and correct leaks immediately Heater shuts off on ODS 1 Not enough fresh air is available 2 Low gas pressure 3 ODS pilot partially clogged 1 Open ...

Page 15: ...assis PT N11B 4 5 ODS Assembly PT N11B 6 14 Castor With Lock PT N06 33 6 Burner Assembly PT N11B 4 15 Castor Without Lock PT N06 32 7 Gas Valve GS7 16 Heat Insulation Board PT N11 6 8 Piezo Ignitor PT N11B 5 17 Back Cover PT N11B 2 1 9 Knob Base PT N11B 10 18 Knob PT N06 24 Item Model Number Part No Item Model Number Part No RA18 SERIES WARNING This heater is not intended for residential use 15 NE...

Page 16: ... Valve 6 Burner Assembly 2 Guard Assembly 11 Gas Pipe 14 Caster With Lock 10 Tilt Switch 15 Caster Without Lock 16 Heat Insulation Board 8 Piezo Ignitor 9 Knob Base 4 Reflector 1 Lower Shield 3 Front Panel EXPLODED PARTS DRAWING 5 ODS Assembly 18 Knob NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING ...

Page 17: ... how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you CLAIMS HANDLED AS FOLLOWS 1 Contact your retailer and explain the problem 2 If the retailer is unable to resolve the problem contact ourCustomer Service Dept detailing t...

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