Desa TC102 Owner's Manual page 3

13. Check heater for damage before each
use. Do not use a damaged heater.
14. Check hose before each use of heater.
If highly worn or cut, replace with hose
specified by the manufacturer before us-
ing heater.
15. Do not alter heater. Keep heater in its
original state.
16. Do not use heater if altered.
17. Locate heater on stable and level surface
if heater is hot or operating.
18. Never block air inlet (top of base) or air
outlet (around top of shell) of heater.
19. Keep heater away from strong drafts, wind,
water spray, rain, or dripping water.
20. Never operate heater while sleeping or
unattended.
21. Keep children and animals away from
heater.
22. Never move, handle, or service a hot
or operating heater. Severe burns may
result. You must wait 15 minutes after
turning heater off.
Hose/
Regulator/Fuel
Gas Connector
Assembly
UNPACkINg
1. Remove all packing items applied to
heater for shipment. Keep plastic cover
caps (attached to inlet connector and
hose/regulator assembly) for storage.
2. Remove all items from carton.
3. Check heater for any shipping damage.
If heater is damaged call DESA Heating,
LLC at 1-866-672-6040 for replacement
parts before returning to dealer.
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SAFETy
Continued
PROdUCT IdENTIFICATION
Top
Shell
Base
Piezo Ignitor
Button
Figure 1 - Product Identification
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23. To prevent injury, wear gloves when han-
dling heater.
24. Always remove heater from propane tank
after each use. Always store propane
tank outdoors in a well ventilated space
out of the reach of children. Never store
propane tank in a building, garage, or any
other enclosed area. Never store propane
tank near high heat, open flame, or where
temperatures exceed 120° F (49° C).
25. Turn off propane supply to heater when
not in use.
26. 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.
27. Keep all connections and fittings clean.
Make sure 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.
Gas Inlet Connector
THEORy OF OPERATION
The Fuel System: The hose/regulator as-
sembly attaches to the propane gas supply.
This provides fuel to the heater.
The Ignition System: The piezo ignitor lights
the burner.
The Automatic Control System: This system
causes the heater to shut down if the flame
goes out.
Automatic
Control Valve
Button
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