Desa Td104 Operation, Storage, Continued, Checking for leaks, Lighting instructions, Gas Light

Operation

Continued

Checking for leaks

1.Turn heater valve to OFF position.

2.Turn cylinder supply valve fully counter clockwise to OPEN position.

3.Use a noncorrosive leak detection solution to check the connection for leaks before attempting to light heater. If leak is found, turn cylinder valve to CLOSE and do not use until all leaks are corrected.

Lighting instructions

Gas Light

1.Press power switch to ON, gas light will automatically light.

2.Press power switch to OFF to turn gas light off.

3.To turn off gas supply to gas light, turn knob on manual shutoff valve to OFF. Manual shutoff valve is located on gas train assembly inside of heater cabinet.

Note: Be sure manual shutoff valve is in the ON position to operate gas light.

Main Burner

1.Push heater control knob in and turn coun- ter clockwise to the START position.

2.Push control knob in and press ignitor button. Repeat until heater is lit.

3.Continue holding knob in for approxi- mately 30 seconds. Heater should remain lit in the LOW heat setting.

4.For more heat, press knob and rotate counterclockwise to HIGH setting.

5.If RELIGHTING, wait 5 minutes for heater to cool and gas to clear, then follow steps 1 through 3.

	ON
			OFF
	OFF
G A S LIGHT		I G N I TO R
POWER SWITCH			START-LOW

HIGH

Figure 10 - Gas Light Heater Controls

Shutdown Instructions

1.Press control knob and rotate clockwise to OFF position.

2.Close propane/LP cylinder valve (rotate knob clockwise).

BURNER OPERATION

Visually inspect burner for proper operation. The burner should glow red with a minimum amount of fame lap after initial firing. If fame lap on burner is excessive, have heater ser- viced. Pressure may be too high or nozzle/ burner may be damaged.

Correct	Incorrect
Flame	Flame
Pattern	Pattern

Figure 11 - Burner Operation

Storage

CAUTION: Disconnect heater from propane/LP supply cylinder.

1.Do not store heater while attached to propane/LP cylinder. Close cylinder valve. Remove the hose/regulator assembly from the propane/LP cylinder by turning the fuel gas connector nut clockwise.

2.Storage of heater inside is permissible only if the cylinder is disconnected and removed from the appliance.

3.Store propane/LP cylinder in safe manner. Refer to Chapter 5 of Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases,

ANSI/NFPA 58. Follow all local codes. Cylinders must be stored outdoors in a well-ventilated area out of reach of children. Disconnected cylinders must have threaded valve plugs tightly installed, and must not be stored in a building, garage or any other enclosed area. Never store cylinders near high heat, open flame, or where temperatures exceed 100° F (38° C).

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

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