Page 2 - CONTENTS; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:; Some people are more affected by carbon; WARNING; WARNINGS
2 099684 SECTION PAGE CONTENTS Safety Information ......................................................................... 2Product Identification .................................................................... 4Specifications ......................................................................
Page 3 - Continued; Propane gas is odorless. An odor-making agent is added to propane
3 099684 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued ! WARNINGS 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 topropane gas may fade. Propane gas may be present even though no odor exists. Make certain you r...
Page 4 - SPECIFICATIONS; Manifold Pressure (inches of water column)
4 099684 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS Rating (BTU/Hr) High ................................................................................ 73,000Low ................................................................................. 30,000 Fuel ..................................................
Page 5 - dealer where you bought heater.; The hose/regulator assembly attaches to the propane gas; supply. This provides fuel to the heater.; The piezo ignitor lights the pilot fuel supply. The pilot; ignites the main burner.; The Automatic Control System:; if the flame goes out.
5 099684 1. Remove all packing 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. If heater is damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought he...
Page 6 - If not opened; INSTALLATION; Use extra hose or piping if needed. Install extra hose or piping; Tighten regulator with vent pointing down. Pointing vent
6 099684 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 thishappens, close propane supply valve and open again slowly. INSTALLATION 3. Connect hose to the inlet connector. Tighten firmly using a wrenc...
Page 7 - joints. Bubbles forming show a leak that must be corrected.; OPERATION; To Start Heater
7 099684 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. 6. Close propane supply valve. OPERATION Continued To Start Heater 1. Follow all installation, ventilation, and safety information.2. Locate heater o...
Page 8 - CAUTION; Flame Patterns
8 099684 5. If pilot light goes out, repeat step 4.6. When pilot remains lit, fully open main burner valve. Do this by turning valve handle to the HIGH position. You can now position the handle to any settingbetween HIGH and LOW. CAUTION Only use the main burner valve handle to adjust the burnerflam...
Page 9 - To Stop Heater; remaining fuel in hose.; To Restart Heater; STORAGE
9 099684 HIG H LO W OF F IND ICA TO R To Stop Heater 1. Tightly close propane supply valve on propane tank(s). Allow heater to burn remaining fuel in hose. 2. Shut off main burner valve. Do this by turning valve handle towards the OFF position until it stops. To Restart Heater 1. Wait five minutes a...
Page 10 - MAINTENANCE; SYMPTOM; SHOOTING
10 099684 MAINTENANCE WARNING Never attempt to service heater while it is connected topropane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns can occur. SYMPTOM Pilot failsto light Pilot lightsbut goesout whenautomaticcontrol valvebuttonis released Burn rateis low POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Propane supply valve clos...
Page 11 - ACCESSORIES; Part Number; REPLACEMENT; Parts Under Warranty; Parts Not Under Warranty; When calling DESA International, have ready
11 099684 ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories and parts from your nearest dealer or servicecenter. If they can not supply an accessory or part, either contact your nearest PartsCentral (listed in the separate Authorized Service Center booklet) or call DESAInternational’s Parts Department a...
Page 12 - ILLUSTRATED
12 099684 8 4 1 16 5 6 26 21 17 18 27 11 12 4 4 2 3 9 3 10 8 9 13 15 14 22 20 19 7 24 23 28 25 HEATER EXPLODED VIEW ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN RCP80, TC80
Page 13 - PARTS LIST
13 099684 PARTS LIST KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098823-02 Deflector Top 1 2 097187-01 Rivet 3 3 097052-01 Standoff Bracket 6 4 M11084-27 Screw, #10-16 x 1/2" 8 5 098822-02 Half Shell 2 6 M50110-03 Rivet 10 7 099851-01 Burner Assembly 1 8 M12461-51 Screw, #10-24 x 1/2" 5 9 097384-01 ...
Page 14 - NOTES
14 099684 NOTES _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________...
Page 16 - WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE; LIMITED WARRANTY
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. DESA International warrants this product and any parts thereof, to be free from defects in materials and workma...