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)
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARING FOR OPERATION
1.Check heater for possible shipping damage. If any is found, immediately notify the factory.
2.Follow all safety information.
3.Make sure control knob is in the OFF position.
4.Open door to propane/LP cylinder housing by turning latching knob counterclockwise.
5.Check regulator inlet and propane/LP cylinder for contamination such as dirt, webs, etc. Clean if needed.
6.Screw threaded end of propane/LP canister clockwise into threaded regulator inlet until hand tight.
IMPORTANT: Use only standard 16.4 oz propane/LP cylinder constructed and marked in accordance with the U.S. Dept. of Transportation (D.O.T.) No. 600 connection type. Disconnect the cylinder when the appliance is not in use.
7.Apply a soap and water solution to connection at regulator and cylinder. Bubbles forming show a leak.
8.In case of any leaks, remove propane/LP cyl- inder. Check and clean connection. Reconnect regulator and propane/LP cylinder and leak test again. If leak persists, call DESA Heating Products at
9.Close and latch door
TO START HEATER
1.Turn gas control knob clockwise to OFF posi- tion.
2.Push in and turn gas control knob counter- clockwise to ON/HIGH. This will light the burner. If necessary, keep pressing and turning knob clockwise then counterclockwise until burner lights.
3.Keep control knob pressed in for at least 30 seconds after lighting burner. After 30 seconds release control knob.
4.If the burner does not stay lit, turn control knob clockwise to OFF immediately, wait 5 minutes then repeat steps 2 and 3.
5.When burner is lit, turn gas control knob to desired setting.
TO STOP HEATER
1.Turn control knob clockwise to OFF position.
2.If heater is not to be relit, remove propane/LP cylinder by rotating counterclockwise. Re- move cylindr when heater is not in use.
3.Do not relight heater for 5 minutes after pro- pane/LP cylinder has been removed.
TO RESTART HEATER
1.Turn control knob clockwise to OFF position.
2.Wait 5 minutes.
3.Restart following To Start Heater.
WARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas:
•Shut off gas to the appli- ance.
•Extinguish any open flames.
•If odor continues, immediately call your gas supplier.
See Safety Information, page 2 for more information.
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