Desa SPC-21PHTSA - Manual (Page 6)

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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARING FOR OPERATION
1. Check heater for possible shipping damage. If
any is found, immediately notify the factory.
2. Follow all safety information.
3. Make sure control knob is in the OFF position.
4. Open door to propane/LP cylinder housing by
turning latching knob counterclockwise.
5. Check regulator inlet and propane/LP cylinder
for contamination such as dirt, webs, etc.
Clean if needed.
6. Screw threaded end of propane/LP canister
clockwise into threaded regulator inlet until
hand tight.
IMPORTANT: Use only standard 16.4 oz propane/LP
cylinder constructed and marked in accordance
with the U.S. Dept. of Transportation (D.O.T.)
No. 600 connection type. Disconnect the cylinder
when the appliance is not in use.
7. Apply a soap and water solution to connection
at regulator and cylinder. Bubbles forming
show a leak.
8. In case of any leaks, remove propane/LP cyl-
inder. Check and clean connection. Reconnect
regulator and propane/LP cylinder and leak
test again. If leak persists, call DESA Heating
Products at 1-866-672-6040.
9. Close and latch door
TO START HEATER
1. Turn gas control knob clockwise to OFF posi-
tion.
2. Push in and turn gas control knob counter-
clockwise to ON/HIGH. This will light the
burner. If necessary, keep pressing and turning
knob clockwise then counterclockwise until
burner lights.
3. Keep control knob pressed in for at least 30
seconds after lighting burner. After 30 seconds
release control knob.
4. If the burner does not stay lit, turn control
knob clockwise to OFF immediately, wait 5
minutes then repeat steps 2 and 3.
5. When burner is lit, turn gas control knob to
desired setting.
TO STOP HEATER
1. Turn control knob clockwise to OFF position.
2. If heater is not to be relit, remove propane/LP
cylinder by rotating counterclockwise. Re-
move cylindr when heater is not in use.
3. Do not relight heater for 5 minutes after pro-
pane/LP cylinder has been removed.
TO RESTART HEATER
1. Turn control knob clockwise to OFF position.
2. Wait 5 minutes.
3. Restart following To Start Heater.
WARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
• Shut off gas to the appli-
ance.
• Extinguish any open flames.
• If odor continues, immediately
call your gas supplier.
See Safety Information, page 2
for more information.
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.
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)