Desa 35 - Manual (Page 4)

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PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATERS
35,000, 50,000, And 55,000 Btu/Hr H.S.I. Series
Item
Fuel tank
Air output and lint filters
Air intake filter
Fuel filter
Ignitor
Fan blades
Motor
WARNING: Never service
heater while it is plugged in, op-
erating, or hot. Severe burns and
electrical shock can occur.
STORING,
TRANSPORTING,
OR SHIPPING
Note: If shipping, transport companies re-
quire fuel tanks to be empty.
1. Drain fuel tank. Drain fuel through fuel
cap opening. Be sure all fuel is removed.
2. If any debris is noted in old fuel, add 1
or 2 quarts of clean kerosene to tank,
stir, and drain again. This will prevent
excess debris from clogging filters dur-
ing future use.
3. Replace fuel cap. Properly dispose of old
and dirty fuel. Check with local auto-
motive service stations that recycle oil.
4. If storing, store heater in dry place.
Make sure storage place is free of dust
and corrosive fumes.
IMPORTANT: Do not store kerosene over
summer months for use during next heating
season. Using old fuel could damage heater.
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 ventilation and safety in-
formation.
2. Fill fuel tank with kerosene or No. 1
fuel oil.
3. Attach fuel cap.
4. Plug power cord of heater into three-
prong, grounded extension cord. Exten-
sion cord must be at least six feet long.
OPERATION Extension Cord Wire Size
Requirements
• 6 to 10 feet long, use 18 AWG rated
cord
• 11 to 100 feet long, use 16 AWG
rated cord
• 101 to 200 feet long, use 14 AWG
rated cord
5. Plug extension cord into standard 120
volt/60 hertz, three-hole, grounded out-
let.
Note: Ignitor will preheat for five
seconds then heater will start.
TO STOP HEATER
Unplug extension cord from outlet.
TO RESTART HEATER
1. Unplug extension cord from outlet and
wait 10 seconds (two minutes if heater
has been running).
2. Plug extension cord into standard 120
volt/60 hertz, three hole, grounded out-
let.
Note: Ignitor will preheat for five
seconds then heater will start.
PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
How To
See Storing, Transporting, or Shipping,
above.
See Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters,
page 6.
See Air Output, Air Intake, and Lint Filters,
page 6.
See Fuel Filter, page 7.
See Fan, page 6.
How Often
Flush every 150-200 hours of operation or
as needed.
Replace every 500 hours of operation or
once a year.
Wash and dry with soap and water every
500 hours of operation or replace as needed.
Clean twice a heating season or replace as
needed.
No maintenance required.
Clean each season or as needed.
Not required/permanently lubricated.