Desa HD15 Owner's Manual

Infra-Red
Tank Top Heater
Owner's Manual
Models HD15 & TT15
Heater Size: 10,000 – 15,000 Btu/Hr
Safety Information
Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Do not allow anyone who has not
read this manual to operate this heater. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide
to safe and proper operation of this heater.
1. Read and understand this manual before assembling or using this heater. Improper
use of this heater can cause serious injury.
2. For outdoor use only. Do not use inside house, camper, tent, vehicle, or any type of
unvented or enclosed area.
3. Never operate heater while sleeping or unattended.
4. WARNING: This product contains and/or generates chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
5. Minimum heater clearances from combustibles:
Top and Front: 5 Ft. Sides: 3 Ft.
6. Use only in well-vented areas.
7. Use only propane gas set up for vapor withdrawal.
8. Before connecting heater to the propane tank, make sure the heater regulator knob
is in the "OFF" position. Always connect and light heater in areas free of open
flames.
9. Before each use, check heater for leaks. Never use an open flame to check for a
leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a
leak. Correct all leaks at once.
10. Locate propane tank on a stable and level surface. The heater burner must be at
least two feet above the floor. Always attach heater to propane tank in an upright
position. Never operate heater on its side or attach to propane tank in a horizontal
position. This could lead to dangerous flare-ups or fire.
11. Keep children and animals away from heater.
12. Do not use heater in basement or below ground level. Propane is heavier than air. If
a leak occurs, propane gas will sink to the lowest possible level. If you smell gas or
suspect a leak, shut off the propane tank valve at once and ventilate the area. Do
not strike a match or create any flame or electric spark. Find and correct the leak
before attempting to light any appliance. If you cannot correct leak, do not tamper
with heater. Return heater to nearest authorized service center or to address on
back page of this manual, freight prepaid.
13. Do not move or handle a hot or operating heater. Do not attach or remove a hot or
operating heater from the propane tank. Severe burns may result.
14. Always remove heater from propane tank after each use. Always store propane
tank outdoors. Never store propane tank in an enclosed area. Never store propane
tank near high heat, open flame, or where temperatures exceed 100° F.
15. Keep all connections and fittings clean. Make sure the propane tank valve outlet is
clean. Check the rubber "O" ring on the heater inlet fuel connector for damage
before each use. Replace if worn or damaged.
16. Check heater for damage before each use. Do not use a damaged heater. Do not
alter heater. Keep heater in its original state. Do not use heater if altered.

Connecting Heater To Propane Tank

Read and understand all safety information before connecting heater to propane tank.
1. Make sure heater regulator knob is in the "OFF" position.
2. Wrench tighten the fuel connector nut into the propane tank valve (see Figure 1).
Turn fuel connector nut counterclockwise to tighten. Threads are left-handed.
WARNING: Attach heater in upright position as shown in Figure 1. Never
attach heater in a horizontal position. This could lead to dangerous flare-ups
or fire.
3. Open propane tank valve on propane tank slowly.
4. Check all fittings for leaks. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints.
Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an
open flame to check for a leak.
5. Always remove heater from propane tank after each use. Do not store heater while
attached to propane tank.
Fuel Connector Nut
Propane
Tank Valve
Heater
Regulator
Knob
Figure 1