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Desa RCP80 - page 1
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 PRO- VIDED WITH THIS HEATER, CAN RESULT IN ...
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Desa RCP80 - page 2
2 099684 SECTION PAGE CONTENTS Safety Information ......................................................................... 2 Product Identification .................................................................... 4 Specifications ................................................................................ 4 Unpacking ...................... ...
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3 099684 SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued ! W ARNINGS 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 to propane gas may fade. Propane gas may be present even though no odor exists. Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep this manu ...
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Desa RCP80 - page 4
4 099684 PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION SPECIFICA TIONS Rating (BTU/Hr) High ................................................................................ 73,000 Low ................................................................................. 30,000 Fuel ...................................................................................... Propane ...
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Desa RCP80 - page 5
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 heater. UNP ACKING THEOR Y OF OPERA TION The Fuel S ...
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Desa RCP80 - page 6
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 this happens, close propane supply valve and open again slowly. INST ALLA TION 3. Connect hose to the inlet connector. Tighten firmly using a wrench. IMPORTANT: Use extra hose or piping if neede ...
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Desa RCP80 - page 7
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. OPERA TION Continued To Start Heater 1. Follow all installation, ventilation, and safety information. 2. Locate heater on stable and level surface. Make sure strong dra ...
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Desa RCP80 - page 8
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 setting between HIGH and LOW. CAUTION Only use the main burner valve handle to adjust the burner flame. Always turn handle pointer to the HIGH posit ...
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Desa RCP80 - page 9
9 099684 HIGH LOW OFF INDICATOR 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 after stopping heater. 2. Restart heater by following ste ...
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Desa RCP80 - page 10
10 099684 MAINTENANCE W ARNING Never attempt to service heater while it is connected to propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns can occur. SYMPTOM Pilot fails to light Pilot 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 che ...
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Desa RCP80 - page 11
11 099684 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 for referral information. Yo ...
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Desa RCP80 - page 12
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 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN RCP80, TC80 ...
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Desa RCP80 - page 13
13 099684 P ARTS 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 Nut, #10-24 5 10 098824-02 Base 1 11 099236-01 ...
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Desa RCP80 - page 14
14 099684 NO TES _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _____________ ...
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15 099684 NO TES _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _____________ ...
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Desa RCP80 - page 16
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 workmanship for one (1) year from the date of first purc ...
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