Desa TC100R Electric Heater User Manual


 
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OWNER’S MANUAL
MAINTENANCE
1. Keep heater clean.
2. Inspect heater before each use. Check
connections for leaks. Apply mixture
of liquid soap and water to connections.
Bubbles forming show a leak that must
be corrected. 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 quali-
fied service person.
TO STOP HEATER
1. Tightly close propane supply valve on
propane tank(s).
2. Shut off main burner valve. Do this by
turning main burner valve handle to-
wards the OFF position until it stops.
Note:
Arrows on main burner valve
handle show direction for ON and OFF.
TO RESTART HEATER
1. Wait five minutes after stopping heater.
2. Restart heater by following steps un-
der “To Start Heater.”
STORAGE
1. Store propane tank(s) in safe manner.
Refer to Chapter 5 of Standard for Stor-
age and Handling of Liquified Petro-
leum Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58. Follow all
local codes. Always store propane tanks
outdoors.
2. Place plastic cover caps over brass fit-
tings on inlet connector and hose/regu-
lator assembly.
3. Store in a dry, clean, and safe place.
4. When taking heater out of storage, al-
ways check inside of heater. Insects and
small animals may place foreign objects
in heater. Keep inside of heater free from
combustible and foreign objects.
CAUTION: Disconnect heater
from propane supply tank(s).
CAUTION: Do not stack heat-
ers over three high if more than
one heater is being stored. Se-
cure heaters with rope or strap
after stacking.
WARNING: Never attempt to
service heater while it is con-
nected to propane supply, oper-
ating, or hot. Severe burns can
occur.
WARNING: Review and un-
derstand the warnings in the
Safety Information Section. They
are needed to safely operate this
heater. Follow all local codes
when using this heater.
WARNING: Fully close main
burner valve before lighting pi-
lot. If not, severe burns can oc-
cur. Do this by turning valve
handle towards the OFF position
until it stops.
TO START HEATER
1. Follow all installation, ventilation, and
safety information.
2. Locate heater on stable and level sur-
face. Make sure strong drafts do not
blow on heater.
OPERATION
3. Open propane supply valve on propane
tank(s) slowly.
Note:
If not opened
slowly, excess-flow check valve on pro-
pane tank will stop gas flow. If this hap-
pens, close propane supply valve and
open again slowly.
4. Push in and hold automatic control
valve button (see Figure 4). Push piezo
ignitor button (see Figure 4). You may
need to push the piezo ignitor button
3-8 times until the pilot lights.
Note:
Hose may be filled with air. If so, keep
automatic control valve button pressed
and wait 20 seconds for propane to
clear before pressing ignitor button
again. When pilot lights, keep auto-
matic control valve button pushed in.
Release button after 30 seconds.
5. If pilot light goes out, repeat step 4.
6. When pilot remains lit, fully open main
burner valve. Do this by turning main
burner valve handle towards the ON
position until it stops.
Note:
Arrows on
main burner valve handle show direc-
tions for ON and OFF.
Figure 4 - Main Burner Valve Handle,
Automatic Control Valve Button, and
Piezo Ignitor Button Locations
Automatic Control Valve Button
Main Burner
Valve Handle
Piezo
Ignitor
Button