Desa HD15A Electric Heater User Manual


 
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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: This product con-
tains and/or generates chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer or birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Not for home or
recreational vehicle use.
WARNING: Fire, burn, inhala-
tion, and explosion hazard. Keep
solid combustibles, such as build
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ing 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, sol
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vents, paint thinner, dust particles
or unknown chemicals.
ASPHYXIATION HAZARD
Do not use this heater for heating human
living quarters.
Do not use in unventilated areas.
The flow of combustion and ventilation
air must not be obstructed.
Proper ventilation air must be provided
to support the combustion air require
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ments of the heater being used.
Refer to the specification section of
the heater’s manual, heater data plate,
or contact DESA Heating Products to
determine combustion air ventilation
requirements of the heater.
Lack of proper ventilation air will lead
to improper combustion.
Improper combustion can lead to car
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bon monoxide poisoning leading to
serious injury or death. Symptom of
carbon monoxide poisoning can include
headaches dizziness and difficulty in
breathing.
1. Keep children and animals away from heater.
2. Never operate heater while sleeping or unat
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tended.
3. Check the heater thoroughly for damage. Do
not operate a damaged heater.
4. Do not modify the heater or operate a heater
which has been modified from its original
condition.
5. Use only propane/LP gas.
6. Use only vapor withdrawal propane/LP
supply. If there is any question about vapor
withdrawal, ask your propane/LP dealer.
7. For outdoor use only. Area must be well ven
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tilated. Provide minimum openings of 1 sq ft
(.093m²) near the floor and 1 sq ft. (.093m²)
near the ceiling. Do not use inside house,
camper, tent, vehicle, or any type of unvented
or enclosed area.
8. Do not use heater in basement or below
ground level.
9. Before connecting heater to the propane/LP
tank, make sure the heater regulator knob is
in the "OFF" position. Always connect and
light heater in areas free of open flames.
10. Mount the propane/LP cylinders vertically
(shutoff valve up). Secure them from falling
or being knocked over and protect them from
damage.
11. IMPORTANT: Use only the hose and regulator
assembly provided with the dual burner tank
top heater. Inspect the hose assembly before
each use. If there is excessive abrasion or wear,
or hose is cut, replace with hose assembly listed
on parts list before using heater. The hose and
regulator must be protected from damage.
12. The heater burner must be at least 2 ft. (.61m)
above the floor. Always attach to propane/LP
tank in an upright position. Never operate
a heater on its side or attach to propane/LP
tank in a horizontal position. This could lead
to dangerous flare-ups or fire. Do not direct
heat toward propane/LP cylinders.
13.
Maintain minimum clearance from nor-
mal combustible materials (like paper)
as follows: Sides - 3 ft. (.91m);
Top and
Front - 5 ft. (1.5m). Locate 10 ft. (3m) from
canvas or plastic tarpaulins or similar cover-
ings and secure them to prevent flapping or
movement due to wind action.
14. If at any time gas odor is detected, IMME
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DIATELY DISCONTINUE operation until
the source of gas has been located and cor-
rected.