Desa Tech SL30PT - Manual (Page 14)

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VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS STOVE HEATER
INSPECTING
BURNERS
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame
patterns often.
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
Figure 24 shows a correct pilot flame pat-
tern. Figure 25 shows an incorrect pilot flame
pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touch-
ing the thermocouple. This will cause the
thermocouple to cool. When the thermo-
couple cools, the heater will shut down.
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in Figure 25
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 13)
• see Troubleshooting, pages 16 through 18
Figure 24 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern
Figure 25 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern
Thermocouple
Pilot Burner
Pilot Burner
Thermocouple
SPECIFICATIONS
Btu (Variable) 16,000/30,000
Type Gas Propane/LP Only
Ignition Piezo
Pressure Manifold 8" W.C.
Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water)
Maximum 14"
Minimum* 11"
Shipping Weight 28 lbs.
* For input adjustment
TECHNICAL
SERVICE
You may have further questions about in-
stallation, operation, or troubleshooting.
If so, contact DESA International’s Techni-
cal Service Department at 1-800-DESA LOG
(1-800-337-2564).
You can also visit DESA International’s
technical service web site at
www.desatech.com.
SERVICE HINTS
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low
• pilot will not stay lit
• burners will have delayed ignition
• heater will not produce specified heat
When Gas Quality Is Bad
• pilot will not stay lit
• burners will produce flames and soot
• heater will backfire when lit
You may feel your gas pressure is too low or
gas quality is bad. If so, contact your local
propane/LP gas supplier.
1. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light-
ing Instructions, page 13.
2. Depress control knob and light pilot
with match.
3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob. Now
follow step 8 in Lighting Instructions,
page 13.
THERMOSTAT
CONTROL
OPERATION
The thermostat control knob can be set to
any comfort level between Hi and Lo. The
thermostat will gradually modulate the heat
output and flame height from higher to
lower settings, or pilot, in order to maintain
the comfort level you select. The ideal com-
fort setting will vary by household depend-
ing upon the amount of space to be heated,
the output of the central heating system, etc.
Note: Selecting the Hi setting with the
control knob will cause the burner to re-
main fully on, without modulating down
in most cases.
MANUAL LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
OPERATING
HEATER
Continued