Desa TC100R Operation, Storage, Maintenance, To Start Heater, To Stop Heater, To Restart Heater

OWNER’S MANUAL

OPERATION

WARNING: Review and un- derstand the warnings in the Safety Information Section. 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 sur- face. Make sure strong drafts do not blow on heater.

WARNING: Fully close main burner valve before lighting pi- lot. If not, severe burns can oc- cur. Do this by turning valve handle towards the OFF position until it stops.

3.Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly. Note: If not opened slowly, excess-flow check valve on pro- pane tank will stop gas flow. If this hap- pens, close propane supply valve and open again slowly.

4.Push in and hold automatic control valve button (see Figure 4). Push piezo ignitor button (see Figure 4). You may need to push the piezo ignitor button

3-8 times until the pilot lights. Note: Hose may be filled with air. If so, keep automatic control valve button pressed and wait 20 seconds for propane to clear before pressing ignitor button again. When pilot lights, keep auto- matic control valve button pushed in. Release button after 30 seconds.

5.If pilot light goes out, repeat step 4.

6.When pilot remains lit, fully open main burner valve. Do this by turning main burner valve handle towards the ON position until it stops. Note: Arrows on main burner valve handle show direc- tions for ON and OFF.

Main Burner

Valve Handle

Piezo

Ignitor

Button

Automatic Control Valve Button

Figure 4 - Main Burner Valve Handle, Automatic Control Valve Button, and Piezo Ignitor Button Locations

TO STOP HEATER

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

2.Shut off main burner valve. Do this by turning main burner valve handle to- wards the OFF position until it stops. Note: Arrows on main burner valve handle show direction for ON and OFF.

TO RESTART HEATER

1.Wait five minutes after stopping heater.

2.Restart heater by following steps un- der “To Start Heater.”

STORAGE

CAUTION: Disconnect heater from propane supply tank(s).

CAUTION: Do not stack heat- ers over three high if more than one heater is being stored. Se- cure heaters with rope or strap after stacking.

1.Store propane tank(s) in safe manner. Refer to Chapter 5 of Standard for Stor- age and Handling of Liquified Petro- leum Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58. Follow all local codes. Always store propane tanks outdoors.

2.Place plastic cover caps over brass fit- tings on inlet connector and hose/regu- lator assembly.

3.Store in a dry, clean, and safe place.

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

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Never attempt to service heater while it is con- nected to propane supply, oper- ating, or hot. Severe burns can occur.

1.Keep heater clean.

2.Inspect heater before each use. Check connections for leaks. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to connections. Bubbles forming show a leak that must be corrected. Correct all leaks at once.

3.Inspect hose/regulator assembly before each use. If hose is highly worn or cut, replace.

4.Have heater inspected yearly by a quali- fied service person.

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