Desa GWP20TB Manuel D’Utilisation

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Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and
propane/LP gases are fuel gases. Fuel gases
are odorless. An odor-making agent is added
to fuel gases. The odor helps you detect a fuel
gas leak. However, the odor added to fuel
gas can fade. Fuel gas may be present even
though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all
warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It
is your guide to safe and proper operation of
this heater.

WARNING: Any change to

this heater or its controls can

be dangerous.

WARNING: Do not use a

blower insert, heat exchanger

insert or other accessory not ap-

proved for use with this heater.

Due to high temperatures, the

appliance should be located out

of traffic and away from furniture

and draperies.

Do not place clothing or other

flammable material on or near

the appliance. Never place any

objects on the heater.

Surface of heater becomes very

hot when running heater. Keep

children and adults away from

hot surface to avoid burns or

clothing ignition. Heater will

remain hot for a time after shut-

down. Allow surface to cool

before touching.

Carefully supervise young chil-

dren when they are in the same

room with heater.

Make sure grill guard is in place

before running heater.

Keep the appliance area clear

and free from combustible ma-

terials, gasoline and other flam-

mable vapors and liquids.

1. This appliance is only for use with the type

of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with
other gases.

2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s)

inside any structure. Locate propane/LP
supply tank(s) outdoors.

3. This heater shall not be installed in a

bedroom or bathroom.

4. If you smell gas

• shut off gas supply
• do not try to light any appliance
• do not touch any electrical switch; do not

use any phone in your building

• immediately call your gas supplier from

a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas sup-
plier’s instructions

• if you cannot reach your gas supplier,

call the fire department

5. This heater needs fresh, outside air ventila-

tion to run properly. This heater has an Oxy-
gen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff
system. The ODS shuts down the heater if
not enough fresh air is available. See Air for
Combustion and Ventilation, page 5.

6. Keep all air openings in front and bottom

of heater clear and free of debris. This will
insure enough air for proper combustion.

7. If heater shuts off, do not relight until you

provide fresh, outside air. If heater keeps
shutting off, have it serviced.

8. Do not run heater

• where flammable liquids or vapors are

used or stored

• under dusty conditions

9. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet

cleaner or similar products, turn heater off. If
heated, the vapors from these products may
create a white powder residue within burner
box or on adjacent walls or furniture.

10. Do not use heater if any part has been

under water. Immediately call a qualified
service technician to inspect the room
heater and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which
has been under water.

11. Turn off and let cool before servicing. Only

a qualified service person should service
and repair heater.

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