Desa ROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATERS owner manual Operation Storage, To Start Heater, To Stop Heater

Models: ROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATERS

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OPERATION

OPERATION

STORAGE

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!WARNING

Review and understand the warnings in the Safety Information Section, pages 2 and 3. They are needed to safely operate this heater. Follow all local codes when using this heater.

To Start Heater

1.Follow all installation, ventilation and safety information.

2.Locate heater on stable and level surface. Make sure strong drafts do not blow into front or rear of heater.

3.Plug power cord of heater into a three-prong, grounded extension cord. Extension cord must be at least six feet long. Extension cord must be UL listed.

Extension Cord Size Requirement

Up to 50 feet long, use 18 AWG rated cord.

51 to 100 feet long, use 16 AWG rated cord.

101 to 200 feet long, use 14 AWG rated cord.

4.Plug extension cord into a 120 volt/60 hertz, three-hole, grounded outlet.

5.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.

6.Turn on/off switch to the ON position. Heater will start within twenty seconds. Note: If heater does not start, turn on/off switch to the OFF position. Wait ten seconds for safety control to reset, then try again.

To Stop Heater

1.Tightly close propane supply valve on propane tank(s).

2.Wait a few seconds. Heater will burn gas left in supply hoses.

3.Turn on/off switch to the OFF position.

4.Unplug heater.

!CAUTION

Disconnect heater from propane supply tank(s).

1.Store propane tank(s) in safe manner. See Chapter 5 of Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58. Follow all local codes.

2.Place plastic cover caps over brass fittings on inlet connector and hose/regulator assembly.

3.Store in dry, clean, and safe place. Do not store hose/regulator assembly inside heater combustion chamber.

4.When taking heater out of storage, always check inside of heater. Insects and small animals may place foreign objects in heater. Keep inside of heater free from combustible and foreign objects.

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Desa ROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATERS owner manual Operation Storage, To Start Heater, To Stop Heater