Safety – Desa Td101 User Manual
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SAFETy
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: Fire, burn, inha-
lation, and explosion hazard.
Keep solid combustibles, such
as building materials, wood, vi-
nyl siding, paper or cardboard,
a safe distance away from the
heater as recommended by the
instructions. Never use heater in
spaces which do or may contain
volatile or airborne combustibles,
or products such as gasoline, sol-
vents, paint thinner, dust particles
or unknown chemicals.
WARNING: Improper instal-
lation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause
injury, property damage, or death.
Read the installation, operating,
and maintenance instructions
thoroughly before installing or
servicing this equipment.
WARNING: For use only out-
doors in a well ventilated space.
Do not use heater indoors or in a
building or garage or any unven-
tilated or enclosed areas.
This heater is designed for use as an 
infrared patio heater in accordance with 
the applicable requirements CSA 5.90 
U.S. Infrared Patio Heaters, CAN 1-2.23 
Portable Infrared Heaters for Canada. 
Other standards govern the use of fuel gases 
and heating products for specific uses. Your 
local authority can advise you about these. 
The primary purpose of outdoor patio heaters 
is to provide heating of residential and non-
residential spaces. Properly used, this heater 
provides safe economical heating.
We cannot foresee every use which may be 
made of our heaters. CHECK WITH YOUR 
LOCAL FIRE SAFETY AUTHORITY IF YOU 
HAvE qUESTIONS ABOUT HEATER USE.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Some people 
are more affected by carbon monoxide than 
others. Early signs of carbon monoxide 
poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, 
dizziness, and/or nausea. If you have these 
signs, the heater may not be working properly. 
Get fresh air at once! Have heater serviced.
Propane/LP Gas: Propane/LP gas is odor-
less. An odor-making agent is added to 
propane/LP gas. The odor helps you detect 
a propane/LP gas leak. However, the odor 
added to propane/LP gas may fade. Pro-
pane/LP gas may be present even though 
no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all 
warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It 
is your guide to safe and proper operation of 
this heater. 
Any guard or other protective
device removed for servicing
must be replaced prior to operat-
ing the heater.
Surface temperatures become very
hot when operating heater. Children
and adults should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
Young children should be care-
fully supervised when they are
in the area of the heater.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety .................................................................. 2
Product Identification ........................................... 4
Unpacking............................................................ 4
Assembly ............................................................. 4
Operation ............................................................. 9
Troubleshooting ................................................. 10
Storage ...............................................................11
Maintenance .......................................................11
Specifications .....................................................11
Parts .................................................................. 12
Replacement Parts ............................................ 15
Technical Service............................................... 15
Accessory .......................................................... 15
Warranty ............................................................ 16
