Desa TC80V - Manual (Page 4)

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INSTALLATION
1. Provide propane supply system (see Propane Supply, page 3).
2. Connect fuel gas fitting on hose/regulator assembly to pro-
pane tank(s). Turn fuel gas fitting counterclockwise into threads
on tank. Tighten firmly using a wrench.
IMPORTANT: Tighten
regulator with vent pointing down. Pointing vent down pro-
tects regulator from weather damage.
3. Connect hose to the valve inlet. Tighten firmly using a wrench.
You must use the regulator supplied with heater even if pro-
pane tank has one.
4. Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly. Note:
If not opened slowly, excess-flow check valve on propane tank
may stop gas flow. If this happens, you may hear a click inside
the regulator assembly, this is the check valve closing. To re-
set the excess flow check valve, close propane supply valve
and open again slowly.
5. Check all connections for leaks. Apply mixture of liquid soap
and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak that must
be corrected.
6. Close propane supply valve.
WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections
for leaks after installation or servicing. Never use an
open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of
liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
WARNING: Review and understand the warnings
in the Safety Information section, page 2. They are
needed to safely operate this heater. Follow all local
codes when using this heater.
OPERATION
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. Make sure unit is turned off by slightly depressing and turning
control knob fully clockwise to OFF.
4. Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly. Note:
If not opened slowly, excess-flow check valve on propane tank
may stop gas flow. If this happens, you may hear a click inside
the regulator assembly, this is the check valve closing. To re-
set the excess flow check valve, close propane supply valve
and open again slowly.
5. Slightly depress and turn control knob counterclockwise to the
LOW position (see Figure 4).
6. With the control knob pushed all the way in, press and release
the piezo ignitor button. Keep pressing piezo ignitor button
until the burner lights. Hold control knob down for a maxi-
mum of 15 seconds while attempting ignition. If heater does
not ignite, release control knob and wait 3 minutes before at-
tempting reignition.
Figure 4 - Control Knob and Piezo Ignitor Button Locations
WARNING: Review and understand the warnings
in the Safety Information section, page 2. They are
needed to safely operate this heater. Follow all local
codes when using this heater.
Figure 2 - Regulator With Vent Pointing Down
Propane Tank
Propane
Supply Valve
Fuel Gas Fitting
Hose
Regulator
Vent
(pointing down)
LO
OFF
HI
MED
Figure 3 - Hose and Valve Inlet
Hose
Valve Inlet
LO
OFF
HI
MED
LO
OFF
HI MED LO
OFF HI
MED
Off
Position
Low
Position
Piezo Ignitor Button
Control
Knob
Continue Turning Knob
Counterclockwise to
MED and HI
INSTALLATION
OPERATION
To Start Heater