Desa CANADIAN PROPANE CONSTRUCTION CONVECTION HEATER - Manual (Page 3)

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SAFETY INFORMATION
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PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Piezo Ignitor
Button
Gas Inlet
Connector
Shell
Top
Base
Automatic
Control Valve
Button
Figure 1 - Product Identification
Hose/Regulator/
Fuel Gas Connector
Assembly
• Before each use, check heater for leaks. Never use
an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture
of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles form-
ing show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
• Check heater for damage before each use. Do
not use a damaged heater.
• Check hose before each use of heater. If highly
worn or cut, replace with hose specified by the
manufacturer before using heater.
• Do not alter heater. Keep heater in its orginal state.
• Do not use heater if altered.
• Locate heater on stable and level surface if
heater is hot or operating.
• Never block air inlet (top of base) or air outlet
(around top of shell) of heater.
• Keep heater away from strong drafts, wind,
water spray, rain, or dripping water.
• Never operate heater while sleeping or unattended.
• Keep children and animals away from heater.
• Never move, handle, or service a hot or operat-
ing heater. Severe burns may result. You must
wait 15 minutes after turning heater off.
• To prevent injury, wear gloves when handling
heater.
• Always remove heater from propane tank after
each use. Always store propane tank outdoors
in a well ventilated space out of the reach of
children. Never store propane tank in a build-
ing, garage, or any other enclosed area. Never
store propane tank near high heat, open flame,
or where temperatures exceed 120° F (49° C).
• Turn off propane supply to heater when not in use.
• Use only original replacement parts. This heater
must use design-specific parts. Do not substi-
tute or use generic parts. Improper replacement
parts could cause serious or fatal injuries.
• Keep all connections and fittings clean. Make
sure propane tank valve outlet is clean. Check
the rubber “O” ring on the heater inlet fuel con-
nector for damage before each use. Replace if
worn or damaged.
UNPACKING
1. Remove all packing items applied to heater for ship-
ment. Keep plastic cover caps (attached to inlet con-
nector and hose/regulator assembly) for storage.
2. Remove all items from carton.
3. Check all items for shipping damage. If heater
is damaged, promptly inform dealer where you
bought heater.
THEORY OF OPERATION
The Fuel System: The hose/regulator assembly
attaches to the propane gas supply. This provides
fuel to the heater.
The Ignition System: The piezo ignitor lights the
burner.
The Automatic Control System: This system causes
the heater to shut down if the flame goes out.
VENTILATION
WARNING: Provide at least
an 120-square-inch (774.2 cm 2 )
opening of fresh, outside air
while running heater. If proper
fresh, outside air ventilation is
not provided, carbon monoxide
poisoning can occur. Provide
proper fresh, outside air ventila-
tion before running heater.