Desa 375-F Electric Heater User Manual


 
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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: This product
contains and/or generates
chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer or
birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm.
WARNING: Fire, burn, in-
halation and explosion hazard.
Keep solid combustibles, such
as building materials, paper or
cardboard, a safe distance away
from the heater as recommended
by the instructions. Never use
the heater in spaces which do or
may contain volatile or airborne
combustibles or products such
as gasoline, solvents, paint thin-
ner, dust particles or unknown
chemicals.
WARNING: Not for home or
recreational vehicle use.
The heater is designed and approved for use as
a construction heater under ANSI Z83.7•CGA
2.14-2000 Construction Heater. The purpose
of construction heaters is to provide temporary
heating of buildings under construction, alteration
or repair. Properly used, the heater provides safe
economical heating. Products of combustion are
vented into the area being heated.
We cannot foresee every use which may be made of
our heaters. Check with your local fire safety au
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thority if you have questions about heater use.
Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and
heat producing products for specific uses. Your
local authorities can advise you about these.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Some people are
more affected by carbon monoxide than others.
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re-
semble the flu, with headaches, dizziness and/or
nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may
not be working properly. Get fresh air at once!
Have heater serviced.
Propane/LP Gas: Propane/LP gas is odorless. An
odor-making agent is added to propane/LP gas.
The odor helps you detect a propane/LP gas leak.
However, the odor added to propane/LP gas can
fade. Propane/LP gas may be present even though
no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all warn
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ings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your
guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.
1. Install and use heater with care. Follow all
local ordinances and codes. In the absence
of local ordinances and codes, refer to the
Standard for Storage and Handling of Liq
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uefied Petroleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58 and
the Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGA
B149.2. This instructs on the safe storage and
handling of propane gases.
2. Use only the electrical voltage and frequency
specified on model plate. The electrical con
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nections and grounding of the heater shall fol
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low the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA
70 or the Canadian Electric Code, Part 1.
3. Electrical grounding instructions - This appli
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ance is equipped with a three-prong (ground
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ing) plug for your protection against shock
hazard and should be plugged directly into a
properly grounded three-prong receptacle or
extension cord.
4. This product has been approved for use in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
5.
For indoor use only. Provide adequate ven-
tilation.
6. Keep heater away from strong drafts, wind,
water spray, rain or dripping water.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information ...............................................2
Product Identification ...........................................
3
Unpacking ...........................................................3
Theory of Operation ............................................4
Propane Supply ................................................... 4
Ventilation ............................................................4
Installation ...........................................................5
Operation .............................................................5
Storage ................................................................ 6
Maintenance ........................................................ 6
Service Procedures .............................................7
Service Publications ............................................8
Specifications ......................................................
8
Accessories .........................................................8
Technical Service ................................................
8
Wiring Diagrams .................................................. 9
Replacement Parts .............................................. 9
Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List .......10
Warranty and Repair Service ............................
12