Desa 000-30 User Manual

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OpeRaTIng 
InSTRucTIOnS
1.  Check heater for damage. If heater is damaged,
promptly inform dealer where you bought
heater.
2.  Follow all of the safety and operating pre-
cautions.
3.  Check the "O" ring on the POL before each
use. Replace the "O" ring if there is any sign
of wear or damage.
4.  Make sure heater regulator knob is in the
"OFF" position.
5.
30,000 Btu Models Only
Attach the heater to
the guard on the propane/LP cylinder with the
support arm on the inside of the guard and bolts
through two holes in the guard (see Figure 5).
Tighten the support arm bracket into place us-
ing the wing nuts provided.
6.
For  All  Models
 Connect  the  POL  fitting
at regulator to the propane/LP cylinder by
rotating the POL nut counter clockwise into
the propane/LP cylinder's valve outlet and
securely tighten with a wrench.
 WARNING: Attach heater in 
upright  position.  Never  attach 
heater in a horizontal position. 
This  could  lead  to  dangerous 
flare-ups or fire.
7.  Securely tighten all gas connections.
8.  Open the cylinder's gas valve and check all
connections for leaks. Apply mixture of liquid
soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak that must be corrected. DO NOT
USE A FLAME.
Figure 5 - Attaching Support Arm and 
Regulator to Propane/LP Tank
Regulator
Support 
Arm
Bolt
Support Arm 
Bracket
Red Button 
on Safety 
Valve
TO START HEATER
  WARNING:  When  lighting 
the  heater  DO  NOT  look  over 
top of heater (reflector). Stand 
to the side of the heater during 
ignition.  Do  not  stand  or  have 
any  part  of  your  body  in  front 
of the heater.
  WARNING:  MAKE  SURE 
THERE IS NO OpEN FLAME IN 
THE AREA. Fully open the valve 
on the propane/Lp cylinder.
Read all lighting instructions before attempting
to ignite heater.
1.  Turn the heater regulator knob counterclock-
wise to the "HI" position.
2.  Repeatedly push and release the piezo ignitor
(dual burner), or place a lighted match near the
face of the heating element (mesh screen) of the
burner you are lighting, using the hole located
on the side of the reflector. See Figure 6.
 CAUTION: Do not light at the 
orifice.
3.  Depress the red button on the safety valve
admitting gas to the burner (see Figure 6).
 WARNING: Do not depress red 
valve button before repeatedly 
activating the piezo or inserting 
match.
Figure 6 - Lighting Heater With a Match