Desa BTU/HR - Manual (Page 5)

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ASSEMBLY
(FOR 110/115/155/165/200 MODELS
ONLY)
These models are furnished with wheels and a
handle. Some models are furnished with a second
handle also. Wheels, handle(s), and the mounting
hardware are found in the shipping carton.
Tools Needed
• Medium Phillips Screwdriver
• 3/8" Open or Adjustable Wrench
• Hammer
1. Slide axle through wheel support frame. Install
wheel spacers if provided. Install wheels on axle.
IMPORTANT:
When installing wheels, point
extended hub of wheels toward wheel support
frame (see Figure 6).
2. Place cap nuts on axle ends. Gently tap with
hammer to secure.
3. Place heater on wheel support frame. Line up
holes on fuel tank flange with holes on wheel
support frame.
4. Place handle(s) on top of fuel tank flange. In-
sert screws through handle(s), fuel tank flange,
and wheel support frame. Attach nut finger
tight after each screw is inserted.
5. After all screws are inserted, tighten nuts
firmly.
Figure 6 - Wheel and Handle Assembly,
110/115/155/165/200 Models Only
Wheel Support
Frame
Fuel
Tank
Flange
Cap Nut
Wheel
Nut
Axle
Extended
Hub
Air
Inlet
Handle
Hot Air
Outlet
Screw
OPERATION
IMPORTANT: Review and under-
stand the warnings in the
Safety
Information section, page 2.
They are needed to safely oper-
ate this heater. Follow all local
ordinances and codes when
using this heater.
TO START HEATER
1. Follow all ventilation and safety information.
2. Locate heater to provide maximum circulation
of the heated air. Follow all location require-
ments noted in Safety Information, page 2.
3. Fill fuel tank with kerosene, #1#2 diesel/fuel
oil, JET A or JP-8 fuel.
4. Attach fuel cap.
5. For thermostat models, turn thermostat knob
clockwise to the high position.
6. Plug heater’s power cord into approved,
grounded, three-wire extension cord. Extension
cord must be at least six feet (1.8 meters) long.
Extension Cord Size Requirement
6 to 10 feet (1.8 to 3 meters) long, use 18 AWG
(0.75 mm
2 ) rated cord
11 to 100 feet (3.3 to 30.5 meters) long, use
16 AWG (1.0 mm
2 ) rated cord
101 to 200 feet (30.8 to 61 meters) long, use
14 AWG (1.5 mm
2 ) rated cord
7. Plug extension cord into standard 120 volt/60
hertz, 3-prong grounded outlet.
Note:
For heater without ON/OFF switch, ig-
nitor will preheat for five seconds, then heater
will start.
Note:
For heater with ON/OFF switch, push
switch to ON(|) position and heater should start
in 5 seconds. If heater does not start, see
Troubleshooting, page 7.
8. For thermostat models, adjust thermostat knob
to the desired setting. Note: A cold heater may
affect the thermostat setting. This thermostat
is a general-heating control. It is not intended
for precise temperature control. Adjust thermo-
stat until heater cycles at the desired setting.
TO STOP HEATER
Without ON/OFF Switch
Unplug extension cord from outlet.
With ON/OFF Switch
Push ON/OFF switch to OFF (O) position. Un-
plug heater when not in use.
Wheel Spacer
(If Provided)
Cord Cleat with Bolts
and Nuts (If Provided -
Set of Two for Right or
Left Side)