STORAGE
CAUTION: Disconnect heater
from propane supply tank(s).
CAUTION: Be careful not to
locate fingers in groves on side
of heater, in vent holes or on
bottom of shell when collaps-
ing shell to the down position.
Severe cuts may occur. Always
wear hand protection when
grasping bare metal.
1. The heater should be inspected before each use,
and at least annually by a qualified person.
2. Before each use, check the soft "O" ring seat at
the bullnose of the POL fitting. If the "O" ring
is cut, scuffed, or otherwise damaged, replace
the POL fitting with part number LPA4020.
3. Turn off the gas at the propane/LP gas supply
cylinder(s) when the heater is not in use.
4. Heater is to be stored indoors. The connection
between propane/LP gas supply cylinder(s)
and heater must be disconnected, cylinder(s)
removed from the heater and stored outdoors
in accordance with Chapter 5 of the Standard
for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petro-
leum Gases ANSI/NFPA 58 and CSA B149.1,
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
5. Store in a dry, clean and safe place.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Never attempt
to service heater while it is
connected to propane supply,
operating, or hot. Severe burns
can occur.
1. Keep heater clean.
2. Inspect heater before each use. Check connec-
tions 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 qualified
service person.
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TECHNICAL SERVICES
You may have further questions about this heater.
If so, contact DESA Heating Productsʼ Technical
Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. When
calling, please have your model and serial numbers
of your heater ready.
You can also visit DESA Heating Productsʼ Techni-
cal Service web site at
REPLACEMENT PARTS
WARNING: Use only original
replacement parts. This heater
must use design-specific parts.
Do not substitute or use generic
parts. Improper replacement
parts could cause serious or fa-
tal injuries. This will also protect
your warranty coverage for parts
replaced under warranty.
PARTS UNDER WARRANTY
Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they
canʼt supply original replacement part(s), either
contact your nearest Parts Central or call DESA
Heating Productsʼ Technical Service Department
at 1-866-672-6040.
When calling DESA Heating Products, have ready
• your name
• your address
• model number of your heater
• how heater was malfunctioning
• purchase date
PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY
Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they
canʼt supply original replacement part(s), either con-
tact your nearest Parts Central (listed in Authorized
Service Center booklet) or call DESA Heating Prod-
ucts at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information.
When calling DESA Heating Products, have ready
• model number of your heater
• the replacement part number
Purchase heater accessories and parts from your
nearest dealer or service center. If they can not
supply an accessory or part, either contact your
nearest Parts Central (listed in the separate Au-
thorized Service Center booklet) or call DESA
Heating Productsʼ at 1-866-672-6040. You can
also write to the address listed on the back page
of this manual.
www.desatech.com
www.desatech.com
ACCESSORIES
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