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CANADIAN
PROPANE
CONSTRUCTION
HEATERS
OWNER’S MANUAL
LP 375 LP-PFA/PV 008
For Models RCLP375 and BCLP375
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.
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SECTION PAGE CONTENTS Safety Information ......................................................................... 3 Product Identification .................................................................... 4 Unpacking...................................................................................... 4 Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 5 Propane Supply .............................................................................. 6 In
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SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING ICON G 001 INFORMATION IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, and/or nausea. If
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Hot Air Outlet PRODUCT (Front) IDENTIFICATION Handle Fan Guard Outer Shell Start Switch Inlet Connector Power Cord Hose /Regulator Assembly Figure 1 - RCLP375 and BCLP375 Models 1. Remove all packing items applied to heater for shipment. Keep plastic cover UNPACKING caps (attached to inlet connector and hose/regulator assembly) for storage. 2. Remove all items from carton. 3. Check all items for shipping damage. If heater is damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought heater. 4 100165
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The Fuel System: The hose/regulator assembly attaches to the propane gas THEORY OF supply. The propane gas moves through the solenoid valve and out the nozzle. OPERATION The Air System: The motor turns the fan. The fan pushes air into and around the combustion chamber. This air is heated and provides a stream of clean, hot air. The Ignition System: The burner control sends voltage to the ignitor. The ignitor ignites the fuel and air mixture. The Safety Control System: This system causes the
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Propane gas and propane tank(s) are to be furnished by the user. PROPANE Use this heater only with a propane vapor withdrawal supply system. SUPPLY The amount of propane gas ready for use from propane tanks varies. Two factors decide this amount: 1. The amount of propane gas in tank(s) 2. The temperature of tank(s) The chart below shows the number of 45-kg (100-pound) tanks needed to run this heater. Do not operate this product with any tank smaller than 45-kg (100 pounds). Temperature °C (°F) A
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S A E R C N 5 10 15 20 I 3. Connect hose to inlet connector. Tighten firmly using a wrench. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Use extra hose or piping if needed. Install extra hose or piping Continued between hose/regulator assembly and propane tank. You must use the regula- tor supplied with heater. Hose Inlet Connector Figure 4 - Hose and Inlet Connector 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 thi
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VENTILATION WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 Follow the minimum fresh, outside air ventilation requirements. If proper fresh, outside air ventilation is not provided, carbon monoxide poisoning can occur. Provide proper fresh, outside air ventilation before running heater. 2 Provide at least a 0,28 m (three-square-foot) opening of fresh, outside air for each 105.500kJ/hr (100,000 BTU/Hr) of rating. This heater requires a fresh-air opening 2 of at least 1 m (9.75 square feet). Provide extra fresh air
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If heater does not start or restart TROUBLE- • Check manual valves (if any) and supply valves (on propane tank). Make sure they are open. SHOOTING • Check fuel level in propane tank(s). If fuel level is too low, contact local propane gas company. If heater still does not start or restart, contact your local service center. MAINTENANCE WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 • Never service heater while it is plugged in, connected to propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock
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SERVICE WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 PROCEDURE Never service heater while it is plugged in, connected to propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns and Cleaning fan electrical shock can occur. Clean fan every 500 hours of operation or as needed. Grounding Screw 1. Remove screws on side Thermal cover using 7,8 mm (5/16 Relay Switch Wire in.) nut-driver. 2. Remove side cover. Terminal 3. Detach the five motor wires Board from parts under heater shell. Be sure to detach only wires coming from mo
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9. Line up rear mounting holes in shell with first hole on each side of motor mount (see Figure 8). Rear Mounting Note: When holes are Hole lined up, fan should be outside of shell. 10. Holding mounting bolt, carefully reach through fan blades into rear of heater. Be careful not to damage fan pitch. Insert First bolt through motor mount Hole and shell. With free hand, attach nut finger tight. Repeat process for other mounting hole. 11. Use 3,1 mm (1/8") hex wrench to loosen setscrew which holds
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SERVICE PROCEDURE Continued 21. Connect motor wires as follows (see Figure 6, page 10): • white wire—to terminal board. Note: Attach to empty connector on white wire side of terminal board. • red wire—to terminal board. Note: Attach to empty connector on black wire side of terminal board. • blue wire—to thermal switch wire • blue wire—to solenoid valve • green wire—to grounding screw on shell 22. Replace side cover. 23. Replace fan guard. Model RCLP375 and BCLP375 SPECIFICATIONS Input Rating (kJ
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WIRING DIAGRAM Blue Blue Motor Solenoid Green Ignitor Valve Connector White Red Orange Relay Yellow White 87 Blue Blue Yellow Red 65 Black Blue Blue 43 Black T 21 Connector Terminal Burner Thermal Board Black Control Red Switch Yellow White Start Green Switch Black Green Power White Cord Figure 11 - Wiring Diagram 13 100165
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Purchase accessories and parts from your nearest dealer or service center. If your ACCESSORIES dealer or service center 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. Hose: LPA1020 A 10 foot hose for locating heater further away from propane tank(s). Regulator: LPA2020 Hose and Regulator Assembly: LPA3030 Fuel Gas Connector: LPA4020 A POL adapter with excess-flow check valve. Y
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WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE WARRANTY SERVICE Should your heater require service, return it to your LIMITED WARRANTY nearest authorized service center. Proof of purchase must be presented with the heater. The heater will be in- DESA Industries warrants this product and any parts spected. A defect may be caused by faulty materials or thereof, to be free from defects in materials and work- workmanship. If so, DESA Industries will repair or manship for six (6) months from the date of first purchase
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APPAREILS DE CHAUFFAGE CANADIENS AU PROPANE POUR LA CONSTRUCTION MANUEL D’UTILISATION LP 375 LP-PFA/PV 008 Modèles RCLP375 et BCLP375 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 cet appareil peut causer des blessures graves. Conserver ce manuel pour s’y reporter plus tard.
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SECTION PAGE TABLE DES Notes sur la sécurité...................................................................... 2 MATIÈRES Nomenclature des pièces .............................................................. 4 Déballage ...................................................................................... 4 Principes de fonctionnement ........................................................ 5 Alimentation en propane .............................................................. 6 Installati
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NOTES SUR LA AVERTISSEMENTS (Suite) WARNING ICON G 001 Veiller à lire et comprendre tous les avertissements. Conserver ce manuel pour SÉCURITÉ s’y reporter plus tard. C’est un guide pour l’utilisation correcte et sans danger de Suite cet appareil de chauffage. • Ne pas utiliser cet appareil à l’extérieur ou dans des bâtiments habités. Il est destiné seulement à chauffer temporairement des bâtiments en construction ou faisant l’objet de modifications ou de réparations. • Installer et utiliser l’
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Sortie d’air chaud NOMEN- (avant) CLATURE DES PIÈCES Poignée Grille de protection du ventilateur Couvercle Interrupteur de mise en marche Connecteur d’entrée Cordon électrique Cordon électrique Figure 1 - Modèles RCLP375 et BCLP375 1. Retirer tous les emballages de protection utilisés pour le transport. Conserver DÉBALLAGE les couvercles de plastique (fixés au connecteur d’entrée et à l’ensemble flexible/régulateur) en vue du remisage de l’appareil. 2. Retirer tous les éléments contenus dans la
