Fuels; Ventilation; Operation - Desa 50 Owner's Manual

FUELS

VENTILATION

OPERATION

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Use only kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil to avoid risk of fire or
explosion. Never use gasoline, crankcase drainings, naph-
tha, paint thinners, alcohol, or other highly flammable fuels.
Use only kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil. Do not use heavy fuels such as No. 2 fuel oil
or No. 2 diesel. The use of heavy fuels will result in:
• clogging of fuel filter and nozzle
• carbon build up on spark plug
• the need of non-toxic anti-icer in fuel during very cold weather
Do not use No. 3 fuel oil or heavy oils such as crankcase drainings. These heavy
oils will not ignite properly and will contaminate the heater.
IMPORTANT: Use a KEROSENE ONLY storage container. Be sure storage
container is clean. Foreign matter such as rust, dirt or water will cause the heater's
safety control to shut down heater. Foreign matter may also require heater's fuel
system to be frequently cleaned.
Provide a fresh air opening of at least one square foot (930
square cm) for each 35,000 BTU/HR rating. Provide extra
fresh air if more heaters are being used. The minimum
ventilation requirements must be followed to avoid risks
associated with carbon monoxide poisoning. Make certain
these requirements are met prior to operating heater.
A 150 model heater requires one of the following:
Example:
• a two-car garage door raised six inches (15.24 cm)
• a single-car garage door raised nine inches (22.86 cm)
• two, thirty-inch (76.20 cm) windows raised twelve inches (30.48 cm)
Review and understand the warnings in the Safety Information Section.
They are needed to safely operate this heater. Follow all local ordinances
and codes when using this heater.
To Start Heater
1. Fill fuel tank with kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil.
2. Attach fuel cap.
3. Follow all ventilation and safety information.
WARNING
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