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Desa PORTABLE PROPANE/LP HEATER Product Identification, Unpacking, Product Features, Installation

Models: PORTABLE PROPANE/LP HEATER

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PRODUCT

PRODUCT

IDENTIFICATION

Handle Figure 1 - Portable Propane/LP Gas HeaterUNPACKINGPRODUCT FEATURES

Control

Knob PROPANE/LP SUPPLYINSTALLATIONManual backgroundManual background

Grill

Guard

Burner

Fuel Cylinder (not included)

Figure 1 - Portable Propane/LP Gas Heater

UNPACKING

1.Remove heater from carton.

2.Remove all protective packaging applied to heater for shipment.

3.Check heater for any shipping damage. If heater is damaged, promptly return to dealer where you bought heater.

PRODUCT FEATURES

SAFETY PILOT

This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple- tion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free room heaters. The ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air.

PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM

This heater has a piezo ignitor. This system re- quires no matches, batteries, or other sources to light heater.

PROPANE/LP SUPPLY

Propane/LP gas and propane/LP tank(s) are to be furnished by the user. The propane/LP cylinder to be used must be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for the pro- pane/LP gas cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

Use this heater only with a propane/LP vapor withdrawal supply system. See Chapter 5 of the Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58 and/or CAN/CGA B149.2. Your local library or fire department will have this booklet.

The amount of propane/LP gas ready for use from propane/LP tanks varies. Two factors decide this amount:

1.The amount of propane/LP gas in tank(s)

2.The temperature of tank(s)

INSTALLATION

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use only propane/LP gas. If your gas supply is not propane/LP, do not use heater. Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater or appropriate fuel supply.

Manual background WARNING: This appliance is equippedforpropane/LPgas.Field conversion is not permitted.

LOCATING HEATER

Manual background WARNING: Maintain the mini- mumclearancesshowninFigure 2, page 6. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall.

Manual background WARNING: Never use the heater

•in a bathroom

•wherecurtains,furniture,cloth- ing, or other flammable objects are less than 36" (92 cm) from the front, top, or sides of the heater

•as a fireplace insert

•in high traffic areas

•in windy or drafty areas

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FAQ

What type of gas should be used with the heater?

Use only propane/LP gas. Do not use any other type of gas.

Do I need to provide my own propane/LP gas and tanks?

Yes, the user is responsible for furnishing the propane/LP gas and tanks.

Can the heater be used in a bathroom?

No, the heater should not be used in a bathroom where flammable objects are within 36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the heater.

What are the clearances required for locating the heater?

Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 2, page 6. If possible, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall.

Is field conversion permitted for the gas type?

No, field conversion is not permitted. Only use propane/LP gas with the heater.