Desa ROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER Electric Heater User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE
WARNINGS
Never service heater while it is plugged in, con-
nected to propane supply, operating, or hot. Se-
vere burns and electrical shock can occur.
Keep heater clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors
and liquids.
Do not block the flow of combustion or ventila-
tion air.
1. Keep heater clean. Clean heater annually or as needed to re-
move dust and debris. If heater is dirty or dusty, clean heater
with a damp cloth. Use household cleaners on difficult spots.
2. Inspect heater before each use. Check connections for leaks.
Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to connections. Bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
3. Inspect hose/regulator assembly before each use. If hose is
highly worn or cut, replace.
4. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service agency.
5. Keep inside of heater free from combustible and foreign ob-
jects. Remove motor and other internal parts if needed to clean
inside of heater (see Service Procedures, page 8).
6. Clean fan blades each season or as needed (see Fan, page 8).
STORAGE
1. Store propane tank(s) in safe manner. See Chapter 5 of Stan-
dard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases,
ANSI/NFPA 58. Follow all local codes. Always store propane
tanks outdoors.
2. Place plastic cover caps over brass fittings on inlet connector
and hose/regulator assembly.
3. Store in dry, clean, and safe place. Do not store hose/regulator
assembly inside heater combustion chamber.
4. When taking heater out of storage, always check inside of
heater. Insects and small animals may place foreign objects in
heater. Remove motor and other internal parts if needed to re-
move foreign objects (see Service Procedures, page 8).
CAUTION: Disconnect heater from propane sup-
ply tank(s).
TO STOP HEATER
1. Tightly close propane supply valve on propane tank(s). Allow
heater to burn remaining fuel in hose.
2. Shut off main burner valve. Do this by turning control knob to
the OFF position until it stops.
TO RESTART HEATER
1. Wait five minutes after stopping heater.
2. Repeat steps under To Start Heater, page 5.
OPERATION
Continued
OFF
MED
HIGH
START/
LOW
Figure 8 - Control Knob Positions
Figure 9 - Automatic Control Valve Button and Piezo Ignitor
Button
7. If main burner goes out, repeat step 6, page 5.
8. When main burner remains lit, rotate control knob to the de-
sired heat level.
Piezo Ignitor
Button
Automatic
Control Valve
Knob
OPERATION
To Start Heater (Cont.)
To Stop Heater
To Restart Heater
STORAGE
MAINTENANCE