Desa TD100 User Manual
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SAFETy INFORMATION
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, inhala-
tion, and explosion hazard. Keep
solid combustibles, such as
building materials, wood, vinyl
siding, paper or cardboard, a safe
distance away from the heater
as recommended by the instruc-
tions. Never use the 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.
The 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-.3 Portable Infra Red Heat-
ers 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 nonresidential spaces. 
Properly used, the heater provides safe eco-
nomical 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 oth-
ers. 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 odorless.
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 pro-
pane/LP gas may fade. Propane/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.
1. Install and use heater with care. Follow 
all local ordinances and codes. In the ab-
sence of local ordinances and codes, refer 
to the Standard for Storage and Handling 
of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 
58, CSA/-B149 Installation CODE. This 
instructs on the safe storage and handling 
of propane/LP gases.
. Use only propane/LP gas set up for vapor
withdrawal in a 0 lb. cylinder. Cylinder 
must be constructed and marked in accor-
dance with specifications for propane/LP 
cylinders of the U.S. Department of Trans-
portation (DOT) or the National Standard 
of Canada CAN/CSA-B339. The cylinder 
must be provided with a shutoff valve ter-
minating in a propane/LP supply cylinder 
valve outlet. The valve must have external 
threads and marked “Use with Type 1” and 
TAbLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information ............................................... 
Product Identification ........................................... 4
Unpacking Heater ................................................ 4
Assembly ............................................................. 5
Operation ............................................................. 7
Storage ................................................................ 8
Maintenance ........................................................ 9
Specifications ...................................................... 9
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 9
Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List........ 10
Troubleshooting ................................................. 14
Replacement Parts ............................................ 15
Technical Service............................................... 15
Accessory .......................................................... 15
Warranty Information ......................................... 16
