Assembly; Operation; To Start Heater; To Stop Heater - Desa 40,000 Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY

(FOR 110/115/150/155/165/200 MODELS
ONLY)
These models are furnished with wheels and a rear handle. Some
models are furnished with a front handle also. Wheels, handle(s),
and the mounting hardware are found in the shipping carton.
Tools Needed
• Medium Phillips Screwdriver
• 3/8" Open or Adjustable Wrench
• Hammer
1. Slide axle through wheel support frame. Install wheels on axle.
IMPORTANT: When installing wheels, point extended hub of
wheels toward wheel support frame (see Figure 5).
2. Place cap nuts on axle ends. Gently tap with hammer to secure.
3. Place heater on wheel support frame. Make sure hot air outlet
end (front) of heater is over wheels. Line up holes on fuel tank
flange with holes on wheel support frame.
4. Place rear handle (and front handle if provided) on top of fuel
tank flange. Insert screws through handle(s), fuel tank flange,
and wheel support frame. Attach nut finger tight after each
screw is inserted.
5. After all screws are inserted, tighten nuts firmly.
Front Handle
(If Provided)
Screw
Hot Air
Outlet
Fuel Tank
Flange
Wheel
Support
Frame
Wheel
Cap Nut
Nut
Figure 5 - Wheel and Handle Assembly, 110/115/150/155/165/
200 Models Only
108871
Handle
Extended
Hub
Axle
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OPERATION

IMPORTANT: Review and understand the warnings
in the Safety Information section, page 2. They are
needed to safely operate this heater. Follow all local
ordinances and codes when using this heater.

TO START HEATER

1. Follow all ventilation and safety information.
2. Locate heater to provide maximum circulation of the heated
air. Follow all location requirements noted in Safety Informa-
tion, page 2.
3. Fill fuel tank with kerosene, #1#2 diesel/fuel oil, JET A or
JP-8 fuel.
4. Attach fuel cap.
5. For thermostat models, turn thermostat knob clockwise to the
high position.
6. Plug heater's power cord into approved, grounded, three-wire
extension cord. Extension cord must be at least six feet (1.8
meters) long.
Extension Cord Size Requirement
6 to 10 feet (1.8 to 3 meters) long, use 18 AWG (0.75 mm
rated cord
11 to 100 feet (3.3 to 30.5 meters) long, use 16 AWG (1.0 mm
rated cord
101 to 200 feet (30.8 to 61 meters) long, use 14 AWG (1.5 mm
rated cord
7. Plug extension cord into standard 120 volt/60 hertz, 3-prong
grounded outlet. Note: Ignitor will preheat for five seconds,
then heater will start.
8. For thermostat models, adjust thermostat knob to the desired
setting. Note: A cold heater may affect the thermostat setting.
This thermostat is a general-heating control. It is not intended
Air
for precise temperature control. Adjust thermostat until heater
Inlet
cycles at the desired setting.

TO STOP HEATER

Unplug extension cord from outlet.

TO RESTART HEATER

1. Unplug extension cord from outlet and wait 10 seconds. (Wait
two minutes if heater has been running.)
2. Repeat steps under To Start Heater.
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