Desa CGP10T Electric Heater User Manual


 
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SAFETY
INFORMATION
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WARNINGS
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WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.
1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate.
This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/LP
supply tank(s) outdoors.
3. If you smell gas
• shut off gas supply
• do not try to light any appliance
• do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building
• immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department
4. Heater shall not be installed in a bathroom.
5. Never install the heater
• in a recreational vehicle
where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 36
inches from the front, top, or sides of the heater
• as a fireplace insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
6. This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation to run properly. This heater has an
oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) pilot light safety system. The ODS shuts down the
heater if not enough fresh air is available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation,
pages 5 through 8.
7. Keep all air openings in the front and bottom of heater clear and free of debris. This
will insure enough air for proper combustion.
8. If heater shuts off, do not relight until you provide fresh, outside air. If heater keeps
shutting off, have it serviced.
9. Do not run heater
• where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored
• under dusty conditions
10. Never place any objects on the heater.
11. Surface of heater becomes very hot when running heater. Keep children and adults
away from hot surface to avoid burns and clothing ignition. Heater will remain hot
for a time after shutdown. Allow surface to cool before touching.
12. Make sure grill guard is in place before running heater.
13. Carefully supervise young children when they are in same room with heater.
14. Do not use heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified
service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the control
system and any gas control which has been under water.
15. Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person
should service and repair heater.
16. Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
17. To prevent performance problems, do not use propane fuel tank of less than
100 lbs. capacity.