Operation; Storage - Desa TC101 Manual Del Propietário

WARNING: Review and un-
derstand the warnings in the
Safety section, page 2. They are
needed to safely operate 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 propane supply valve on propane
tank(s) slowly.
4. Turn the heater regulator knob clockwise
to the HI position.
5. Push in and hold automatic control valve
button (see Figure 3). Push and release
piezo ignitor button. Keep pushing piezo
ignitor button until the burner lights. Hold
control knob down for a maximum of
10 seconds while attempting ignition. If
heater does not light, release control knob
and wait 30 seconds. Repeat step 5 to
start heater. Note: Keep hands and face
away from outlet (around top of shell) of
Propane Supply
Valve
Propane
Tank
Figure 2 - Connecting Heater to Propane
CAUTION: Disconnect heater
from propane supply tank(s).
1. Do not store heater while attached to pro-
pane tank. Remove the gas supply hose
from the propane tank by turning the fuel
gas connector nut clockwise.
2. Store propane tank(s) in safe manner.
Refer to Chapter 5 of Standard for Stor-
112396-01D

OPERATION

Regulator
POL
Fitting
Tank

STORAgE

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heater while attempting to start heater.
After ignition, hold control knob down for
approximately 30 seconds. This activates
the automatic control system.
6. If burner will not light after repeated tries,
do not attempt to repair heater. Return
heater to nearest authorized service
center or call DESA Heating, LLC at
1-866-672-6040.
7. When burner remains lit, you can turn
the heater regulator knob clockwise to
the desired heat setting. If burner goes
out, turn off gas. Check fuel supply. If fuel
supply is OK, restart heater.
Piezo
Ignitor
Hose
Figure 3 - Hose and Inlet Connector,
Automatic Control Valve Button and
Piezo Ignitor Button Locations
TO STOP HEATER
1. Tightly close propane supply valve on
Hose
propane tanks by turning clockwise. Wait
15 minutes for the heater to cool before
handling heater.
2. Always remove gas supply hose from
heater and propane tank after each use.
TO RESTART HEATER
1. Wait five minutes after stopping heater.
2. Repeat steps under To Start Heater.
age and Handling of Liquified Petroleum
Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58 and/or CAN/CGA
B149.2. Follow all local codes. Always
store propane tanks outdoors. Never store
propane tank in an enclosed area.
3. Place plastic cover caps over brass fittings
on inlet connector and hose/regulator as-
sembly.
4. Store in a dry, clean, and safe place.
Inlet
Connector
Automatic Control
Valve Button
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