WARNING

PATIO HEATER SAFETY

Any piece of equipment can be dangerous if not operated properly. YOU are responsible for the safe operation of this equipment. The operator must carefully read and follow any warnings, safety signs and instructions provided with or located on the equipment. Do not remove, defeat, deface or render inoperable any of the safety devices or warnings on this equipment. IF any safety devices or warnings have been removed, defeated, defaced or rendered inoperable, DO NOT USE THIS EQUIPMENT!!!

WARNING! This product contains or produces one or more chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

This equipment gets Extremely Hot during operation; allow it to cool before moving or handling.

WARNING: For outdoor use only.

IMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual before assembling, starting or servicing heater. Improper use of heater can cause serious injury. Keep this manual for future reference.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Shut off gas to the appliance.

2. Extinguish any open flame.

3. If odor continues, do not use this heater.

Never transport this heater with the Dome attached. The Equipment Protection Plan does not cover damage to the dome.

If the person receiving this handout will not be the user of the equipment, forward these instructions to the operator. IF there is any doubt as to the operation or safety of the equipment,

DO NOT USE!!! CALL A TOOL SHED IMMEDIATELY!!!

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR

DEATH

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury, property damage, or death. Read the installation, operating, and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.

TaBLE OF COnTEnTS

Specifications ......................................................

Safety Information ...............................................

Propane/LP Safety .............................................. 4

Assembly Instructions.......................................... 4

Operating Instructions .........................................

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Storage ................................................................ 8

Servicing .............................................................. 9

Replacement Parts .............................................. 9

Technical Service................................................. 9

Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List ........ 10

Warranty and Repair Service ............................ 1

SPECIFICaTIOnS

• Rating: 40,000 Btu/hr (11.7 kW)

• Type of Gas: Propane/LP Only

• Gas Supply Pressure to regulator: Maximum - 150 psi (1034.2 kPa), Minimum - 5 psi (34.5 kPa)

• Gas Supply Pressure Regulator out: 11" W.C. (2.74 kPa)

• Ignition: Piezo Ignition

• Fuel Consumption: 1.86 lbs./hr (0.84 kg/hr)

• Flame Safety: Thermocouple Operated Gas Valve

SaFETy InFOrMaTIOn

WARNING: This product contains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

WARNING: Not for home or recreational vehicle use.

WARNING: Fire, burn, inhalation, and explosion hazard.

Keep solid combustibles, such as building materials, paper or cardboard, a safe distance away from the heater as recommended by the instructions. Never use the heater in spaces which do or may contain volatile or airborne combustibles, or products such as gasoline, solvents, paint thinner, dust particles or unknown chemicals.

We cannot foresee every use which may be made of our heaters. Check with your local fire safety authority if you have questions about heater use.

Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and heat producing products for specific uses. Your local authorities can advise you about these.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Direct-Fired means that all of the combustion products enter the heated space. Even though this heater operates very close to 100 percent combustion efficiency, it still produces small amounts of carbon monoxide. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others.

Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, and/or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once!

Check for proper ventilation and have heater serviced.

Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An odor-making agent is added to propane gas.

The odor helps you detect a propane gas leak. However, the odor added to propane gas can fade. Propane gas may be present even though no odor exists.

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This is a propane, direct-fired heater. Propane is heavier than air. If propane leaks from a connection or fitting, it sinks to the floor, col lecting there with the surrounding air, forming a potentially explosive mixture. Obviously, propane leaks should be avoided, so set up the propane supply with utmost care. Read

Propane/LP Safety , page 4 for additional information about detecting propane leaks.

Leak check new connections or reconnections with a soap and water solution and follow all connection instructions herein. Also, ask your propane dealer for advice on the propane application and supply installation and ask them to check it if there are any questions.

When the heater is to be operated in the presence of other people the user is responsible for properly acquainting those present with the safety precautions and instructions, and of the hazards involved.

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.

1. Check the heater thoroughly for damage.

DO NOT operate a damaged heater.

. DO NOT modify the heater or operate a heater which has been modified from its original condition.

3. Use only propane/LP gas.

4. Use only VAPOR WITHDRAWAL pro pane supply. The propane cylinder must be arranged for vapor-withdrawal, in accordance with the Compress Gas Associations, Small Propane Bottle Assembly . If there is any question about vapor withdrawal, ask your propane dealer.

5. Never use the heater if the ballast weight is not assembled onto the base. The base must be weighted to avoid tipping.

6. Use only the hose and regulator assembly provided with the heater.

7. Inspect hose assembly before each use of the heater. If there is excessive abrasion or wear, or hose is cut, replace with hose assembly listed on parts list before using heater.

8. This heater is for OUTDOOR USE ONLY, even so, make sure that there is ample fresh air ventilation. Do not use in buildings, garages or other enclosed spaces.

9. If at any time gas odor is detected, IM -

MEDIATELY DISCONTINUE operation until the source of gas has been located and corrected. Read Propane/LP Safety , page 4 for additional information about detecting propane leaks.

10. Install the heater such that it is not directly exposed to water spray, rain and/or drip ping water.

11. Maintain minimum clearance to people or normal combustible material (like paper) of 3.6 ft. (1100 mm) from top and 2 ft. (609 mm) from the reflector.

12. Operate only on a stable, level surface.

13. Do not spray aerosols near the heater during use or shortly thereafter.

14. Do not clean heater with combustible or corrosive cleaners. Use warm, soapy water.

15. Check control compartment burners and circulation air passageways for free air passage, make sure that there are no obstructions. These areas are a common location for spider webs, which can present a dangerous condition, damage the heater and render it unsafe for use.

The heater must be checked if any of the following conditions exist: a) Gas smell along with predominate yel low tipping of the burner.

b) Heater does not reach temperature.

c) Uneven burner glow.

d) Burner makes popping noises during nor mal use, other than during shutdown.

16. Use only soapy water (1 part liquid dish washing detergent to 3 parts water) to con duct leak tests whenever a propane cylinder is connected. Bubbles indicate a leak.

17. Do not adjust gas regulator. If you are unsure of your appliances gas type or pressure, call a qualified service person.

18. Place the control knob on "OFF" position when heater is not in use.

19. Always disconnect the gas supply after the heater is turned "OFF".

20. Do not move, handle or service while hot or burning.

1. Allow 45 minutes to cool down after use before attempting to move heater.

. Do not operate this appliance in windy conditions. Maximum allowable wind speed is 10 mph (16 Km/h).

23. Do not operate this appliance in tempera ture conditions below 40° F (5° C).

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24. Keep heater away from areas where flam mable liquids, vapors or solids are stored or used.

25. If operated in salt air environments, the unit will require more frequent cleaning; otherwise, the longevity of the unit will deteriorate rapidly. Use warm soapy water to clean the unit.

26. Items or material, when stored under the heater, will be subjected to radiant heat and could be seriously damaged.

Any guard or other protective device removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the heater.

Surface temperatures become very hot when operating heater. Children and adults should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.

Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the area of the heater.

PrOPanE/LP SaFETy

WARNING: For outdoor use only.

ASPhYxIATION hAzARd

• do not use this heater for heating human living quarters.

• do not use in unventilated areas.

• The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be obstructed.

• Proper ventilation air must be provided to support the combustion air requirements of the heater being used.

• Refer to the Specifications , page 2, heater data plate or contact dESA heating

Products to determine combustion air ventilation requirements of the heater.

• Lack of proper ventilation air will lead to improper combustion.

• Improper combustion can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning leading to serious injury or death. Symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning can include headaches dizziness and difficulty in breathing.

Clothing or other flammable mate rials should not be hung from the heater, or placed on or near heater.

Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person.

The heater should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person. More frequent cleaning may be required as necessary. It is imperative that control compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of the heater be kept clean.

CAUTION: The gas pressure regulator provided with this appliance must be used. This regulator is set for an output pressure of 11" W.C. (2.74 kPa).

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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.

Figure 8 - Attaching Dome to Emitter

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Manifold

Fixing Plate

Figure 7 - Attaching Manifold Fixing

Plate to Post Support

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InSTruCTIOnS

WARNING: If you smell gas:

• Shut off gas to the appliance.

• Extinguish any open flames.

• If odor continues, immediately call your gas supplier.

See safety warnings and precautions 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.

. Follow all safety information.

3. Check and assure control knob is in the

OFF 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 cylinder valve, undo leaking connection.

Check and clean connection. Reconnect regulator and leak test again.

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START

1. Purge gas line leading to pilot assembly.

Press and turn control knob to HIGH position, keeping it pressed in for 1 to minutes. Note:

When a new or refilled gas cylinder is installed, heater will need to be purged again.

. 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 seconds to heat thermocouple.

d) Release control knob and pilot should remain 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 view ing hole cover.

CAUTION: do not attempt to slide the viewing hole cover when the main burner is lighting, operating or hot.

3. To match light pilot, rotate the viewing hole cover and apply flame to the pilot burner while holding knob in for 0 seconds or until pilot remains lit when knob is released.

4. Set the heat level.

a) Press and turn control knob to the

HIGH position. Burner will light im mediately.

b) Press and turn control knob to the desired heat level. Note: While in use, burner flame should be mainly blue in appear ance with a small amount of yellow.

IMPORTANT: Smoke and odor (not a gas odor) emission may occur in the first 15 min utes of use. Run heater at high setting for at least 15 minutes to eliminate this problem.

WARNING: If you smell gas while in use, immediately press and turn control knob to the OFF position to shutdown heater.

STOP

1. Press and turn control knob to the PILOT position. Burner will extinguish but pilot will stay on.

2. To extinguish pilot, press and turn control knob to the OFF position.

3. Turn off gas supply.

4. Do not attempt to relight the heater for 5 minutes after propane/LP cylinder valve has been closed.

RESTART hEATER

1. Turn gas control knob to the OFF position.

. Wait 5 minutes.

3. Restart following Start procedure.

STOragE

1. Allow at least 45 minutes for heater to cool down after using.

. Store heater upright in a sheltered area away from inclement weather and dust.

3. If desired, cover heater after heater has cooled.

4. If heater is not to be used for an extended period of time, disconnect and remove propane/LP gas cylinder and store in accordance with the Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum

Gases, ANSI/INFPA 58.

Viewing Hole and Cover

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SErvICIng

To assure safety, proper function and lon gevity of the heater, regular maintenance is required. The frequency of maintenance will depend on the usage of the unit. Review the following concerning the criteria for a properly functioning heater. Failing to follow proper, regular maintenance will void warranty.

A hazardous condition may result if a heater is used that has been modified or is not func tioning properly. When the heater is working properly:

• The flame is contained within the heater.

• The flame is essentially blue with perhaps some yellow tipping.

• There is no strong disagreeable odor, eye burning or other physical discomfort.

• There is no smoke or soot internal or external to the heater.

• There are no unplanned or unexplained shut downs of the heater.

The parts lists and wiring diagram show the heater as it was constructed. Do not use a heater which is different from that shown. In this regard, use only the hose, regulator and cylinder connection fitting

(called a POL fitting) supplied with the heater.

IMPORTANT: Do not use alternates. For this heater, the regulator must be set as shown in

Specifications, page . If there is any uncertainty about the regulator setting, have it checked.

rEPLaCEMEnT ParTS

When calling DESA Heating Products, have ready

• your name

• your address

• model number of your heater

• how heater was malfunctioning

• purchase date

PARTS NOT UNdER WARRANTY

Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), either contact your nearest Parts Central (listed in Authorized Service Center booklet) or call

DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information.

When calling DESA Heating Products, have ready

• model number of your heater

• the replacement part number

TECHnICaL SErvICE

A heater which is not working right must be repaired, but only by a trained, experienced service person. To find the service center closest to you, or if you have further ques tions about this heater, contact DESA Heat ing Products’ Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. When calling, please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready.

You can also visit DESA Heating Products’ Technical Service web site at www.desatech.com

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You may also obtain in-warranty or out-ofwarranty service by taking the product to your local service center.

WARNING: Use only original replacement parts. This heater must use design-specific parts. do not substitute or use generic parts. Improper replacement parts could cause serious or fatal injuries. This will also protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty.

PARTS UNdER WARRANTY

Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), either contact your nearest Parts Central or call DESA Heating Products’ Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040.

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