Desa SPC-54PHW - Manual (Page 7)

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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Figure 8 - Attaching Dome to Emitter
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: 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 warnings and pre-
cautions starting on the front
page of this manual for more
information.
PREPARING FOR OPERATION
1. Check heater for possible shipping damage. If
any is found, immediately notify the factory.
2. Follow all safety information.
3. Check and assure control knob is in the "OFF"
position.
DOME AND EMITTER
Gently lay heater assembly on its side using one of
the shipping styrofoam inserts to prop up the top
half of heater. Align holes in dome with threaded
studs in emitter cover. Secure dome to emitter
using three cap nuts. Tighten with an adjustable
wrench. Stand heater back to upright position.
4. Place propane/LP gas cylinder inside cylinder
base. Securely connect regulator to propane/LP
gas cylinder.
5. Turn cylinder valve on. Apply a soap and
water solution to connection at regulator and
cylinder. Bubbles forming show a leak.
6. In case of any leaks, turn off propane/LP cyl-
inder valve, undo leaking connection. Check
and clean connection. Reconnect regulator and
leak test again.
START
1. Purge gas line leading to pilot assembly. Press
and turn control knob to HIGH position, keep-
ing it pressed in for 1 to 2 minutes. Note: When
a new or refilled gas cylinder is installed, heater
will need to be purged again.
2. To light the pilot:
a) Press control knob and turn to the PILOT
position.
b) Hold control knob in and press ignition
button until the pilot lights.
c) Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec-
onds to heat thermocouple.
d) Release control knob and pilot should re-
main lit. Note: To visually check ignition
of pilot, slide viewing hole cover to either
side (see Figure 9).
e) Once pilot flame stays on, close viewing
hole cover.
CAUTION: Do not attempt
to slide the viewing hole cover
when the main burner is lighting,
operating or hot.
Figure 9 - Viewing Hole and Cover
Viewing Hole
and Cover