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REPLACEMENT PARTS

 WARNING: 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. This will also protect your
warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty.

PARTS UNDER WARRANTY

Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply
original replacement part(s), either contact your nearest Parts Cen-
tral or call DESA International’s Technical Service Department at
1-866-672-6040.

When calling DESA International, have ready
• your name
• your address
• model and serial numbers of your heater
• purchase date
• how heater was malfunctioning

In most cases, we will ask you to return the part to the factory.

PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY

Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original
replacement part(s), either contact your nearest Parts Central listed in
the Authorized Service Center booklet supplied with heater or call
DESA International at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information.

When calling DESA International, have ready
• model number of your heater
• the replacement part number

OPERATION

STORAGE

MAINTENANCE

REPLACEMENT PARTS

OPERATION

Continued

Figure 14 - Piezo and Control Knob Locations

MAINTENANCE

 WARNING: Never attempt to service heater while

it is connected to propane/LP supply, operating, or
hot. Severe burns can occur. Any guard or other
protective device removed for servicing must be
replaced prior to operating the heater.

1.

Keep heater clean. Remove any debris from ventilation open-
ings (see Figures 12 and 13, page 6).

2.

Inspect heater before each use. Check connections for leaks. Ap-
ply mixture of liquid soap and water to connections. Bubbles form-
ing show a leak that must be corrected. Correct all leaks at once.

3.

Inspect hose/regulator assembly before each use. If hose is highly
worn or cut, replace it immediately. At least annually, remove hose/
regulator assembly from heater to inspect entire length of hose.

4.

Spiders and insects can create a dangerous condition that may
damage heater or make it unsafe. Keep burner area clean of all
spiders, webs, or insects.

5.

Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person.

STORAGE

 CAUTION: Disconnect heater from propane/LP

supply cylinder.

1.

Do not store heater while attached to propane/LP cylinder. Close
cylinder valve. Remove the hose/regulator assembly from the
propane/LP cylinder by turning the fuel gas connector nut
clockwise.

2.

Store propane/LP cylinder in safe manner. Refer to Chapter 5
of Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum
Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58.
 Follow all local codes. Always store
propane/LP cylinders outdoors. Never store propane/LP cyl-
inder in an enclosed area.

3.

Store in a dry, clean, and safe place.

9.

Push knob in and quickly press IGNITOR button (see Figure 14).
Repeat until heater is lit. This can be easily done by placing
index finger in access hole on left of control cover and push-
ing ignitor with thumb (see Figure 14).

10. Continue holding knob in for approximately 30 seconds. Heater

should remain lit in the LOW heat setting.

11. For more heat, press knob and rotate counterclockwise to

HIGH setting.

12. If RELIGHTING, wait 5 minutes for heater to cool and gas to

clear, then follow steps 4 through 11.

Piezo
Ignitor

Control Knob

Access
Hole in
Control Box

SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Press control knob and rotate clockwise to OFF position.

2.

Close propane/LP cylinder valve (rotate knob clockwise).

Summary of Contents for 28BN

Page 1: ...OUTDOOR PATIO HEATER OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Save this manual for future reference Save this manual for future reference For more information visit www desatech com For more information visit www desatech com FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas 1 Shut off gas to the appliance 2 Extinguish any open flame 3 If odor continues immediately call your gas supplier FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not st...

Page 2: ...ollow all local ordinances and codes In the absence of local ordinances and codes refer to the Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas ANSI NFPA 58 This instructs on the safe storage and handling of propane LP gases Use only propane LP gas set up for vapor withdrawal in a 20 lb cylinder Cylinder must be constructed and marked in accor dance with specifications for propane LP c...

Page 3: ...intake air openings see Figure 12 page 6 Any guard or other protective device removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the heater Surface temperatures become very hot when operating heater Children and adults should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the area of the heater Installation and repair should be d...

Page 4: ... shown in Figure 5 ASSEMBLY Assemble the heater in the approximate location it will be used to minimize moving heater once assembled 1 Position base on floor with open side down 2 Locate right wrapper and left wrapper Place one side to base and secure using 5 screws provided Repeat for other side see Figure 2 3 Locate center wrapper The center wrapper is angled at the bottom and has a hole on eith...

Page 5: ...ezo ignitor The ig nitor will stay assembled to the control cover 8 Slide upper mast assembly over lower mast and install using 4 screws provided see Figure 8 9 Usinghoseandregulatorassemblyprovided routehoseupthrough mast from inside base assembly Screw hose fitting onto inlet of valve and tighten with 9 16 open end wrench see Figure 9 10 Using only a 20 lb propane LP cylinder not included see sa...

Page 6: ...se until all leaks are corrected 7 Replace cylinder cover by sliding cover over shoulder screw while inserting tab in base see Figure 13 8 Push knob in and turn counter clockwise to the PILOT position Ventilation Openings ASSEMBLY Continued Figure 11 Installing Propane LP Cylinder 20 lb Propane LP Cylinder Tab in Base Gas Valve Knob Figure 12 Installing Gas Valve Knob Piezo Ignitor ASSEMBLY OPERAT...

Page 7: ...13 page 6 2 Inspect heater before each use Check connections for leaks Ap plymixtureofliquidsoapandwatertoconnections Bubblesform ing show a leak that must be corrected Correct all leaks at once 3 Inspect hose regulator assembly before each use If hose is highly wornorcut replaceitimmediately Atleastannually removehose regulator assembly from heater to inspect entire length of hose 4 Spiders and i...

Page 8: ...uple 4 Replace automatic control valve assembly 1 Check gas supply check regulator output 2 Consult propane LP gas supplier 3 Clean burner replace orifice elbow hose and regulator assembly 1 Propane LP supply valve closed on propane LP cylinder 2 Blockage in burner orifice elbow hose and regulator assembly 3 Piezo ignition system not sparking 1 Not enough warm up time 2 Low gas pressure 3 Thermoco...

Page 9: ...apper 1 4 108190 01 Right Wrapper 1 5 107387 01 Base 1 6 108101 01 Control Box 1 7 107385 01 Mast Mounting Plate 1 8 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 1 9 102334 01 Palnut Fastener 1 10 105352 01 Bushing Open Closed 1 11 099213 02 Button Plug 1 12 107392 01 Hose and Regulator Assembly 1 13 108187 01 Cylinder Cover 1 14 099230 04 Shoulder Screw 1 15 108504 01 Screw 10 16x 50 38 16 107394 01 Burner Guard 1 PA...

Page 10: ...w desatech com For more information visit www desatech com 10 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models VPHBKP and OLPHBKP ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 25 19 24 15 16 17 16 14 23 22 4 21 6 5 6 2 18 3 21 1 20 7 8 22 17 11 14 12 10 9 13 27 6 26 26 ...

Page 11: ... 1 10 098508 01 Valve Retainer Nut 1 11 108100 01 Valve Bracket 1 12 098276 01 Plug 1 8 NPTF Hex Head 1 13 103397 02 Fuel Tube 1 14 108504 01 Screw PTH 10 3 8 AB BK P 4 15 108500 01 Orifice Elbow 1 16 M5787 Brass Nut 2 17 M5788 Sleeve 2 18 108495 01 Burner Clip 1 19 104146 03 Thermocouple 1 20 M9900 183 Wire Assembly 2 21 100898 01 Thin Hex Nut 2 22 097968 06 Screw 2 23 NPC 00BP Nut 2 24 108513 01...

Page 12: ... maintained in accordance with instructions This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser when proof of purchase is provided This warranty covers only the cost of parts and labor required to restore the product to proper operating condition Transportation and incidental costs associated with warranty repairs are not reimbursable under this warranty Warranty service is available o...

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