Operation; Storage; Safety Information; Maintenance - Desa TC100 Manual Del Propietário

OpERATION

WARNING: Review and un-
derstand the warnings in the
Safety Information section, page
2. They are needed to safely op-
erate this heater. Follow all local
codes when using this heater.
TO START HEATER
1. Follow all installation, ventilation, and safety
information.
2. Locate heater on stable and level surface. Make
sure strong drafts do not blow on heater.
3. Open gas supply slowly.
4. Turn control valve knob 1/4 turn to left to
PILOT position (see Figure 4).
5. Push in and hold control valve knob while
pushing red piezo ignitor button. Ignitor
button may have to be pushed again (3 to 8
times) until pilot lights. Note: Hose may be
filled with air. If so, allow 20 seconds for gas
to reach pilot before pushing ignitor button.
6. After pilot lights, keep control valve knob de-
pressed for at least 30 seconds, then release.
7. If pilot light goes out, repeat steps 4 through 6.
8. When pilot remains lit, start heater by slowly
turning control valve knob 1/4 turn to left to
ON position (see Figure 5).
PILOT
ON OFF
FROM "PILOT" POSITION
ON
SLIGHT PUSH TO
TURN OFF
FULL PUSH TO
LIGHT
Figure 4 - PILOT
Position
TO STOP HEATER
1. Close valve on gas supply.
2. Turn control valve knob 1/4 turn to right to
PILOT position. Slightly push in knob and
turn 1/4 turn to right to OFF position (see
Figure 6).
ON
Figure 6 - OFF Position
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PILOT
OFF ON
Figure 5 - ON
Position
PILOT
OFF
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TO RESTART HEATER
1. Wait five minutes after stopping heater.
2. Restart heater by following steps under To
Start Heater.
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. Turn off gas supply when the heater is not in use.
3. Heater is to be stored indoors. The connec-
tion between gas supply and heater must be
disconnected.
4. Store in a dry, clean and safe place.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Never attempt
to service heater while it is
connected to gas supply, oper-
ating or hot. Severe burns can
occur.
1. Keep heater clean.
OFF
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 assembly before each use. If hose
is highly worn or cut, replace.
4. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified
service person.

STORAGE

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