Operation; Storage - Desa PG35VPA Manual Del Propietário

OPERATION

CAUTION: Do not stand in
front of heater while lighting.
Stand at the side when lighting
the heater.
Use only a 20 lb. propane/LP cylinder (not
included). See safety information for proper
cylinder selection. Connect the hose/regulator
assembly to the cylinder (see Figure 4). The hose
should already be connected to the heater. When
connecting regulator assembly to cylinder valve,
hand tighten nut clockwise to a positive stop. DO
NOT use a wrench to tighten. Use of a wrench may
damage quick closing coupling nuts and result in
a hazardous condition.
Hose/Regulator
Assembly
Figure 4 - Connecting Hose/Regulator
Assembly to Propane/LP Cylinder
CHECKING FOR LEAKS
1. Turn heater valve to OFF position.
2. Turn cylinder supply valve fully counter
clockwise to OPEN position.
3. Use a soapy water solution to check the connec-
tion. For leaks before attempting to light heater.
If leak is found, turn cylinder valve to CLOSE
and do not use until all leaks are corrected.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Push heater control knob in and turn counter
clockwise to the START position.
2. Push knob in and quickly press IGNITOR
button. Repeat until heater is lit.
3. Continue holding knob in for approximately
30 seconds. Heater should remain lit in the
LOW heat setting.
4. For more heat, press knob and rotate counter-
clockwise to HIGH setting.
5. If RELIGHTING, wait 5 minutes for heater
to cool and gas to clear, then follow steps 5
through 8.
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SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS
1. Press control knob and rotate clockwise to
2. Close propane/LP cylinder valve (rotate knob
BURNER OPERATION
Visually inspect burner for proper operation. The
burner should glow red with a minimum amount of
flame lap after initial firing. If flame lap on burner
is excessive, have heater serviced. Pressure may be
too high or nozzle/burner may be damaged.
20 lb.
Propane/LP
Cylinder
Correct
Flame
Pattern
from propane/LP supply cylinder.
1. Do not store heater while attached to propane/
2. Storage of heater inside is permissible only
3. Store propane/LP cylinder in safe manner.
4. Store in a dry, clean, and safe place.
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OFF position.
clockwise).
Side
View
Figure 5 - Burner Operation

STORAGE

CAUTION: Disconnect heater
LP cylinder. Close cylinder valve. Remove the
hose/regulator assembly from the propane/LP
cylinder by turning the fuel gas connector nut
clockwise.
if the cylinder is disconnected and removed
from the appliance.
Refer to Chapter 5 of Standard for Storage and
Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, ANSI/
NFPA 58. Follow all local codes. Cylinders
must be stored outdoors in a well-ventilated
area out of reach of children. Disconnected cyl-
inders must have threaded valve plugs tightly
installed, and must not be stored in a building,
garage or any other enclosed area. Never store
cylinders near high heat, open flame, or where
temperatures exceed 100° F (38° C).
Incorrect
Flame
Pattern
5