Desa AND SPC-54PHT Electric Heater User Manual


 
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CAUTION: Do not attempt
to slide the viewing hole cover
when the main burner is lighting,
operating or hot.
3. Set the heat level.
a) Press and turn control knob to the HIGH
position, Burner will light immediately.
b) Press and turn control knob to the desired
heat level.
Note: While in use, burner flame
should be mainly blue in appearance with a
small amount of yellow.
IMPORTANT: Smoke and odor (not a gas odor)
emission may occur in the first 15 minutes of use.
Run heater at high setting for at least 15 minutes
to eliminate this problem.
WARNING: If you smell gas
while in use, immediately press
and turn control knob to the
"OFF" position to shutdown
heater.
STOP
1. Press and turn control knob to the PILOT
position. Burner will extinguish but pilot will
stay on.
2. To extinguish pilot, press and turn control
knob to the OFF position.
3. Turn off gas supply.
4. Do not attempt to relight the heater for 5
minutes after propane/LP cylinder valve has
been closed.
RESTART HEATER
1. Turn gas control knob to the OFF position.
2. Wait 5 minutes.
3. Restart following
Start procedure.
STORAGE
1. Allow at least 45 minutes for heater to cool
down after using.
2. Store heater upright in a sheltered area away
from inclement weather and dust.
3. If desired, cover heater after heater has
cooled.
4. If heater is not to be used for an extended period
of time, disconnect and remove propane/LP
gas cylinder and store in accordance with the
Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied
Petroleum Gases, ANSI/INFPA 58.
SERVICING
To assure safety, proper function and longevity
of the heater, regular maintenance is required.
The frequency of maintenance will depend on the
usage of the unit. Review the following concern
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ing the criteria for a properly functioning heater.
Failing to follow proper, regular maintenance will
void warranty.
A hazardous condition may result if a heater is
used that has been modified or is not functioning
properly. When the heater is working properly:
The flame is contained within the heater.
The flame is essentially blue with perhaps some
yellow tipping.
There is no strong disagreeable odor, eye burn
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ing or other physical discomfort.
There is no smoke or soot internal or external
to the heater.
There are no unplanned or unexplained shut
downs of the heater.
The parts lists and wiring diagram show the heater
as it was constructed. Do not use a heater which is
different from that shown. In this regard, use only
the hose, regulator and cylinder connection fitting
(called a POL fitting) supplied with the heater.
IMPORTANT: Do not use alternates. For this
heater, the regulator must be set as shown in
Specifications. If there is any uncertainty about
the regulator setting, have it checked.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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