Shutdown Instructions; Test Firing Heater & Storage; Maintenance Instructions; Troubleshooting - Dyna-Glo RMC-FA40DGD Manual De Instrucciones Del Usuario

SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS:

Shutoff Heater:
WARNING: Motor and fan must be running before lighting, during operation and at shutdown,
in order to prevent a flame-out condition which could result in personal injury or property damage.
Turn gas valve knob clockwise to OFF position.
Turn gas supply OFF by turning Propane tank valve clockwise to close.
Disconnect the power cord once the heater has cooled to ambient temperature.
TEST FIRING HEATER:
Test fire your construction heater, following the lighting instructions applicable to the gas control
system employed. Leak test all gas connections with soap solution. Soap bubbles indicate gas leak-
age. DO NOT use a match or flame to test for gas leaks.
STORAGE:
Never store a Propane gas tank inside a building or in the vicinity of any gas or
oil burning appliance. When the Propane tank is not disconnected from the construction heater, the
gas tank and heater must be stored outdoors in a well ventilated area, out of the reach of children. If
for any reason 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 disconnected from the heater.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Turn unit off, allow heater to fully cool and disconnect propane hose before performing any
Maintenance functions. Unplug the unit from the 120V receptacle.
2. Keep unit clean and keep the inside of the torpedo housing debris free.
3. Have unit checked by a qualified technician at least once a year, preferably prior to the heating season.

TROUBLESHOOTING:

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. No electric power to heater.
Fan does not turn
2. Fan blade contacts inside of heater housing.
when electrical con-
3. Fan blade(s) bent
nection is made.
4. Fan motor defective.
1. No spark at ignitor.
Heater will not fire.
2. Improper spark gap.
3. Bad electrode.
1. Internal temperature too high causing limit switch
Heater quits while
running.
2. Damaged Control Valve.
3. Dust or debris build-up inside of heater.
Always be sure to follow proper maintenance procedures, by cleaning the heater once per
month during regular usage, and check spark gap at least once per season.
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to shut down operation.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Check current to electric outlet. If voltage is cor-
rect, check power cord and extension cord for
cuts and extension cord for cuts and breaks.
2. Be sure that housing is not damaged. Make sure
there are no obstructions to the fan.
3. Straighten blade(s) to match others.
4. Replace motor.
1. Check ignitor wire. Re-attach or tighten if loose.
Check Spark module. Replace if necessary.
2. Set gap to 0.16"
3. Replace Spark Plug.
1. If the heaters output is restricted, internal temper-
ature becomes too high. Move heater away from
any obstructions.
2. Replace Control Valve.
3.Clean inside of heater.