Installationoperation, To Start Heater, To Stop Heater

INSTALLATION OPERATION

INSTALLATIONOPERATION

WARNING:Review and understand the warnings in the Safety Information section, page 2. They are needed to safely operate this heater. Follow all local codes when using this heater.

WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installation or servicing. 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.

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

2.Wrench tighten the fuel connector nut into the propane tank valve (see Figure 2). Turn fuel connector nut counterclock- wise to tighten. Threads are left-handed.

3.Connect hose to inlet connector (see Figure 3). Tighten firmly using a wrench.

4.Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly. Note: if not opened slowly, excess-flow check valve on propane tank may stop gas flow. If this happens, you may hear a click inside the regulator assembly, this is the check valve closing. To reset the excess-flow check valve, close propane supply valve and open it again slowly.

5.Check all connections for leaks. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak that must be corrected.

6.Close propane supply valve.

WARNING: Review and understand the warnings in the Safety Information section,page 2. 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 on heater.

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

4.Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly.

5.Turn the heater regulator knob counterclockwise to the “HI” position.

6.Push in and hold automatic control valve button (see Figure 3. Push and release piezo ignitor button (see Figure 3). Keep push- ing piezo ignitor button until the burner lights. Hold control knob down for a maximum of 10 seconds while attempting ignition. If heater does not light, release control knob and wait 30 seconds. Repeat step 6 to start heater. Note: Keep hands and face away from outlet (around top of shell) of heater while attempting to start heater. After ignition, hold control knob down for approxi- mately 30 seconds. This activates the automatic control system.

7.If burner will not light after repeated tries, do not attempt to repair heater. Return heater to nearest authorized service center or call DESA Heating Products' Technical Service at 1-866-672-6040.

8.When burner remains lit, you can turn the heater regulator knob clockwise to the desired heat setting (see Figure 4). If burner goes out, turn off gas. Turn regulator knob fully clockwise to “OFF.” Check fuel supply. If fuel supply is OK, restart heater.

Heat Settings

Regulator

Propane Tank

Figure 4 - Heater Regulator

Figure 2 - Connecting Heater to Propane Tank