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6. Fully turn control knob to HI position to light
burner tile. Leave on HI position until burner
tile turns bright orange.
7. After burner tile has turned bright orange,
adjust heat output by turning control knob to
desired position (LO or HI setting),
Do not operate heater unless
control knob is secured in a posi-
tion marked HI, LO or PILOT.
To Shut Off Heater
Slightly push down and turn control knob clock-
wise to OFF position.
CAUTION: After turning
heater off, wire guard will remain
hot. Allow to thoroughly cool
before storing.
Do not operate, store or remove
cylinder near flammable items or
ignition sources.
WARNING: Propane/LP gas
cylinders must be disconnected
from heater when not in use!
FOR USE WITH HOSE CONNECTED
TO A REMOTE CYLINDER,
MAXIMUM SIZE 20 LBS (9 KG)
This Heater may be used in a recreational enclo-
sure or temporary construction work enclosure
with a remote refillable propane/LP cylinder
ONLY when the cylinder is located outdoors and
the heater is used with DESA Heating Products
hose part number 100427-01.
Inspect the hose before each
use of the heater. If there is
excessive abrasion or wear, or
the hose is cut, replace prior to
using the heater with the DESA
Heating Products hose number
shown above.
The propane cylinder must in-
clude a listed overfilling protec-
tion device as well as a collar to
protect the cylinder valve.
1. Make sure four-position control knob is in
OFF position (see Figure 3, page 6).
2. Screw hose connector into regulator on heater
and screw connector on other end of hose into
propane/LP gas supply cylinder valve. Tighten
all hose connections.
3. Check all hose connections for leaks with
soapy water at the threaded connection un-
der the domed plastic cover where the hose
connector screws into the regulator and at
propane/LP gas supply cylinder. See warning
on plastic cover.
4. Open valve at propane/LP gas supply cylinder.
5. Depress and turn control knob counterclock-
wise to PILOT position and hold for 1 to 2
minutes. This may take longer to purge air
from the supply hose depending on the length
of the hose being used.
6. Depress red spark ignition button to light pilot
flame (repeat until pilot lights) and continue to
hold control knob down and at PILOT position
for 30-60 seconds to enable Pilot Light Safety
System.
7. Fully turn control knob to HI position to light
burner tile. Leave on HI position until burner
tile turns bright orange.
8. After burner tile has turned bright orange,
adjust heat output by turning control knob to
desired position (LO or HI setting).
Do not operate heater unless
control knob is secured in a posi-
tion marked HI, LO or PILOT.
To Shut Off Heater
1. Shut off propane/LP gas at supply tank, al-
low heater to use up propane/LP in supply
line until heater shuts off, then slightly push
down and turn control knob clockwise to OFF
position.
CAUTION: After turning
heater off, wire guard will remain
hot. Allow to thoroughly cool
before storing.
2. Turn off gas at propane/LP gas supply cylinder.
LIGHTING AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Continued