Desa RH10PT Water Heater User Manual


 
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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 Lique-
fied Petroleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58 and the
Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA
B149.2. This instructs on the safe storage and
handling of propane/LP gases.
2. This appliance is only for use with the type
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This ap
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pliance is not convertible for use with other
gases.
3. This heater may be used in a recreational
enclosure or temporary construction work
enclosure with a remote refillable propane/LP
cylinder ONLY when the cylinder is located
outdoors and the heater is used with the hose
kit #LPA3090 (included with this heater).
NEVER bring a refillable propane/LP cylinder
indoors. A fire or explosion can occur causing
property damage, serious injury or death.
4. Use only the hose and factory preset regulator
provided with the heater. Use only replacement
pressure regulators and hose assemblies speci
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fied in this manual. See Accessories, page 17.
5. Inspect the hose before each use of the heater.
If it is evident there is excessive abrasion or
wear or the hose is cut, it must be replaced
prior to the heater being put into operation.
Use replacement hose assembly kit #LPA3090
(see Accessories, page 17).
6. Use only propane gas set up for vapor with
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drawal.
7. This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom
or bathroom.
8. This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation
to run properly. This heater has an Oxygen
Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff sys
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tem. The ODS shuts down the heater if not
enough fresh air is available. You must provide
a minimum 10 square inches of ventilation air
for adequate combustion.
9. If heater shuts off, do not relight until you
provide fresh, outside air. If heater keeps
shutting off, have it serviced.
10. Keep all air openings in front and bottom of
heater clear and free of debris. This will insure
enough air for proper combustion.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Continued
11. 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.
12. Turn off and let cool before servicing. Only
a qualified service person should service and
repair heater.
13. Operating heater above elevations of 4,500
feet could cause pilot outage.
14. Turn off propane/LP supply when not in use.
15. Check heater for damage before each use. Do
not use a damaged heater.
16. Do not alter heater. Keep heater in its original
state.
17. Do not use heater if altered.
18. This heater can only be used in a recreational
or commercial enclosure with a window or
roof vent. This heater is not for outdoor use.
19. Before using the heater provide adequate
ventilation. An area of 10 square inches of
opening of a window or roof vent is needed
for adequate combustion and ventilation air.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use heater with care. Follow all lo-
cal codes. In the absence of local codes, use the
latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54*.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
UNPACKING
1. Remove heater from carton.
2. Remove all protective packaging applied to
heater for shipment.
3. Check heater for any shipping damage. If
heater is damaged, promptly return to dealer
where you bought heater.