Desa TTC12B owner manual Table of Contents, Safety Information, Connecting Heater to Propane Tank

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Information	2	Replacement Parts	5
Connecting Heater To Propane Tank	2	Parts List	5
Lighting Heater	3	Heater Information	5
To Turn Off Heater	4	Warranty Information	6
Maintenance	4

SAFETY INFORMATION

Read and understand this manual before using this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury. Do not allow anyone who has not read this manual to operate this heater. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.

1.For outdoor use only. Do not use inside house, camper, tent, vehicle, or any type of unvented or enclosed area.

2.Use heater in areas free from open flames, combustible vapors, and dust.

3.Never operate heater while sleeping or unat- tended.

4.Minimum heater clearances from combus- tibles: Top, Front, and Sides: 3 ft (1 m)

5.This heater consumes air. Provide a fresh air opening of at least 12 inches2 (77 cm2).

6.Use only propane gas set up for vapor with- drawal.

7.The LP gas cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for the LP gas cylinders of the US Depart- ment of Transportation (DOT) or Transport Canada.

8.Before each use, check heater for leaks. Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

9.Locate propane tank on a stable and level surface. The heater burner must be at least 24" (0.61 m) above the floor. Always attach heater to propane tank in an upright position. Never operate heater on its side or attach to propane tank in a horizontal position. This could lead to dangerous flare-ups or fire.

10.Keep children and animals away from heater.

11.Do not use heater below ground level. Propane is heavier than air. If a leak occurs, propane gas will sink to the lowest possible level. If you smell gas or suspect a leak, shut off the propane tank valve at once and ventilate the

area. Do not strike a match or create any flame or electric spark. Find and correct the leak before attempting to light any appliance. If you cannot correct leak, do not tamper with heater. Return heater to nearest authorized service center or to address on back page of this manual, freight prepaid.

12.Do not move or handle a hot or operating heater. Do not attach or remove a hot or op- erating heater from the propane tank. Severe burns may result.

13.Storage of heater is permissible only if the cylinder is disconnected and removed from heater.

14.Always remove heater from propane tank after each use. Always store propane tank outdoors in a well ventilated space out of the reach of children. Never store propane tank in a build- ing, garage, or any other enclosed area. Never store propane tank near high heat, open flame, or where temperatures exceed 100° F (38° C).

15.For use with 20 lb. propane cylinders or larger.

CONNECTING HEATER TO

PROPANE TANK

Read and understand all safety information before connecting heater to propane tank.

WARNING: Make sure there is no open flame in the area.

1.Make sure heater regulator knob is in the “OFF” position.

2.Keep all connections and fittings clean. Make sure the propane tank valve outlet is clean. Check the rubber “O” ring on the heater inlet fuel connector for damage before each use. Replace if worn or damaged.

3.Wrench tighten the fuel connector nut into the propane tank valve (see Figure 1, page 3). Turn fuel connector nut counterclockwise to tighten. Threads are left-handed.

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