Operation - Desa SH10E Owner's Manual

OPERATION

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Review and understand the warnings in the Safety Informa-
tion section, pages 2 and 3. They are needed to safely oper-
ate this heater. Follow all local codes when using this heater.
To Start Heater
1. Follow all installation, ventilation, and safety information.
2. Locate heater on stable and level surface. Make sure strong drafts do not blow
into front or rear of heater.
3. Plug heater power cord into electrical source. Motor will start. Fan will turn,
forcing air out front of heater. Electric gas valve will open.
4. Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s).
Be sure motor and fan are running before pushing in
automatic control valve button.
5. Push in and hold automatic control valve button (see Figure 5). Push piezo
ignitor button (see Figure 5). You may need to push piezo ignitor button 3-8
times until the burner lights. When burner lights, keep automatic control valve
button pushed in for 30 seconds.
Note: If heater fails to ignite, hose may have air in it. If so, keep automatic
control valve button pressed and wait 20 seconds. Release automatic control
valve button and wait 20 seconds for unburned fuel to exit heater. Repeat step 5.
Piezo Ignitor
Button
Automatic Control
Valve Button
Figure 5 - Automatic Control Valve Button and Piezo Ignitor Button
Visually check combustion in heater. Be sure the flame is blue in color. Flames
must not extend beyond the heater outlet.
To Stop Heater
1. Tightly close propane supply valve on propane tank(s).
2. Wait a few seconds. Heater will burn gas left in supply hose.
3. Unplug heater.
To Restart Heater
1. Wait five minutes after stopping heater.
2. Repeat steps under To Start Heater, above.
To Change Propane Tank(s)
Change propane tank(s) in a flame-free area. Use only propane gas, I3P.
1. Tightly close the propane supply valve(s) on the propane tank(s).
2. Disconnect the hose/regulator assembly from the propane tank(s).
3. Connect the hose/regulator assembly to the new propane tank(s). Tighten firmly.
4. Check all connections 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.
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