Desa RCLP100V - Manuel (Page 6)

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PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER
100,000 BTU/HR RCLP100V
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Check voltage to electrical outlet. If voltage
is good, check heater power cord for breaks
2. Adjust motor/fan mount to keep fan from
hitting inside of heater shell. Bend fan mount
if necessary
3. Replace fan. See Fan, page 7
4. Replace motor. See Motor, page 7
1. Repeat installation and operation instructions.
See Installation, page 4 and Operation, page 5
2. A) Check ignitor wire. Tighten or reattach
loose ignitor wire. See Figure 10, page 8 for
ignitor wire location
B) Assure gap between ignitor electrode and
target plate is .13"/.15" (3,3/3,8 mm). Do not
bend electrode. Doing so may cause it to break
C) Replace ignitor electrode. See Ignitor,
page 8
D) Replace spark transformer. See Spark
Transformer, page 8
1. A) Refill tank
B) Provide additional and/or larger tanks. See
Propane Supply, page 4
2. This can happen when running heater in
temperatures above 85
°
F (29˚C). Run heater
in cooler temperatures
3. Check heater inlet and outlet. Remove any
obstructions
4. Replace fan. See Fan, page 7
5. Clean heater. See Maintenance, page 5
WARNING: Use only in areas free
of high dust content.
1. No electrical power to heater
2. Fan hitting inside of heater shell
3. Fan blades bent
4. Defective motor
1. User did not follow installation or operation
instructions properly
2. No spark at ignitor. To test for spark, follow
step 8 under Ignitor, page 8. If you see spark
at ignitor, have heater serviced by qualified
service person. If no spark seen:
A) Loose or disconnected ignitor wire
B) Wrong spark gap
C) Bad ignitor electrode
D) Bad spark transformer
1. Propane supply may be inadequate
2. High surrounding air temperature causing
thermal limit device to shut down heater.
3. Restricted air flow
4. Damaged fan
5. Excessive dust or debris in surrounding area
Fan does not turn when heater is
plugged in
Heater will not ignite
Heater shuts down while running
OBSERVED FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
WARNING: Never service heater while it is plugged in, connected to
propane supply, operating, or hot. Severe burns and electrical shock can
occur. Note: For additional help, visit DESA
International’s Technical Service web
site at
www.desatech.com .
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