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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 specications
for the propane/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
re 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)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARING FOR OPERATION
1. Check heater for possible shipping dam-
age. 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 counterclock-
wise.
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 canis-
ter 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 Trans-
portation (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 con-
nection at regulator and cylinder. Bubbles
forming show a leak.
8. In case of any leaks, remove propane/LP
cylinder. 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
position.
2. Push in and turn gas control knob coun-
terclockwise to ON/HIGH. This will light
the burner. If necessary, keep pressing
and turning knob clockwise then coun-
terclockwise 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.
Remove cylindr when heater is not in use.
3. Do not relight heater for 5 minutes after
propane/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 appliance.
• Extinguish any open ames.
• If odor continues, immediately
call your gas supplier.
See Safety Information, page 2
for more information.
WARNING: Test all gas piping
and connections for leaks after
installation or servicing. Never
use an open ame 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.