Desa RH10PT - Manual (Page 5)

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PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT FEATURES
SAFETY PILOT
This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple-
tion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The
ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free room
heaters. The ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there
is not enough fresh air.
PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM
This heater has a piezo ignitor. This system re-
quires no matches, batteries or other sources to
light heater.
PROPANE/LP SUPPLY
Propane/LP gas and propane/LP tank(s) are to be
furnished by the user. The propane/LP cylinder
to be used must be constructed and marked in
accordance with the specifications for the pro-
pane/LP gas cylinders of the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT).
Use this heater only with a propane/LP vapor
withdrawal supply system. See Chapter 5 of the
Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied
Petroleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58 and/or CAN/CGA
B149.2. Your local library or fire department will
have this booklet.
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Propane/LP Gas
Heater
Heater
Cabinet
Grill
Guard
Glass
Panel
Front
Panel
Control
Knob Ignitor Button
Regulator Hose
The amount of propane/LP gas ready for use from
propane/LP tanks varies. Two factors decide this
amount:
1. The amount of propane/LP gas in tank(s)
2. The temperature of tank(s)
This heater is designed for use with a 20 or 40
pound refillable propane/LP cylinder when used
as a self contained heating system (with hose and
regulator). Larger tanks may be used if installed
in a permanent gas supply system.
The propane/LP cylinder used must include a
collar to protect the cylinder valve and a listed
overfilling prevention device (OPD).
INSTALLATION
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only propane/LP gas. If your gas supply is not
propane/LP, do not install heater. Call dealer where
you bought heater for proper type heater.
WARNING: This appliance
is equipped for propane/LP
gas. Field conversion is not
permitted.
LOCATING HEATER
WARNING: Maintain the mini-
mum clearances shown in Figure
2, page 6. If you can, provide
greater clearances from floor,
ceiling and joining wall.
WARNING: Never install the
heater
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing or other flammable
objects are less than 36" from
the front, top or sides of the
heater
• as a fireplace insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas