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104129

OWNER’S MANUAL

MAINTENANCE

1.

Keep heater clean.

2.

Inspect heater before each use. Check
connections for leaks. Apply mixture
of liquid soap and water to connections.
Bubbles forming 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.

4.

Have heater inspected yearly by a quali-
fied service person.

TO STOP HEATER

1.

Tightly close propane supply valve on
propane tank(s).

2.

Shut off main burner valve. Do this by
turning main burner valve handle to-
wards the OFF position until it stops.

Note:

 Arrows on main burner valve

handle show direction for ON and OFF.

TO RESTART HEATER

1.

Wait five minutes after stopping heater.

2.

Restart heater by following steps un-
der “To Start Heater.”

STORAGE

1.

Store propane tank(s) in safe manner.
Refer to Chapter 5 of Standard for Stor-
age and Handling of Liquified Petro-
leum Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58.
 Follow all
local codes. Always store propane tanks
outdoors.

2.

Place plastic cover caps over brass fit-
tings on inlet connector and hose/regu-
lator assembly.

3.

Store in a dry, clean, and safe place.

4.

When taking heater out of storage, al-
ways check inside of heater. Insects and
small animals may place foreign objects
in heater. Keep inside of heater free from
combustible and foreign objects.

 CAUTION: Disconnect heater

from propane supply tank(s).

 CAUTION: Do not stack  heat-

ers over three high if more than
one heater is being stored. Se-
cure heaters with rope or strap
after stacking.

 WARNING: Never attempt to

service heater while it is con-
nected to propane supply, oper-
ating, or hot. Severe burns can
occur.

 WARNING: Review and un-

derstand the warnings in the
Safety Information Section. They
are needed to safely operate this
heater. Follow all local codes
when using this heater.

 WARNING: Fully close main

burner valve before lighting pi-
lot. If not, severe burns can oc-
cur. Do this by turning valve
handle  towards the OFF position
until it stops.

TO START HEATER

1.

Follow all installation, ventilation, and
safety information.

2.

Locate heater on stable and level sur-
face. Make sure strong drafts do not
blow on heater.

OPERATION

3.

Open propane supply valve on propane
tank(s) slowly.

 

Note:

 If not opened

slowly, excess-flow check valve on pro-
pane tank will stop gas flow. If this hap-
pens, close propane supply valve and
open again slowly.

4.

Push in and hold automatic control
valve button (see Figure 4). Push piezo
ignitor button (see Figure 4). You may
need to push the piezo ignitor button
3-8 times until the pilot lights. 

Note:

Hose may be filled with air. If so, keep
automatic control valve button pressed
and wait 20 seconds for propane to
clear before pressing ignitor button
again. When pilot lights, keep auto-
matic control valve button pushed in.
Release button after 30 seconds.

5.

If pilot light goes out, repeat step 4.

6.

When pilot remains lit, fully open main
burner valve. Do this by turning main
burner valve handle towards the ON
position until it stops

Note:

 Arrows on

main burner valve handle show direc-
tions for ON and OFF.

Figure 4 - Main Burner Valve Handle,
Automatic Control Valve Button, and
Piezo Ignitor Button Locations

Automatic Control Valve Button

Main Burner
Valve Handle

Piezo
Ignitor
Button

Summary of Contents for TC100R

Page 1: ...FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THIS HEATER CAN RESULT IN DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE FROM HAZARDS OF FIRE EXPLOSION BURN ASPHYXIATION CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK ONLY PERSONS WHO CAN UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD USE OR SERVICE THIS HEATER IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR HEATER INFORMATION SUCH AS AN...

Page 2: ... the absence of local ordinances and codes refer to the Standard for Stor age and Handling of Liquefied Petro leum Gas ANSI NFPA 58 and the Natu ral Gas Installation Code CAN CGA B149 2 This instructs on the safe stor age and handling of propane gases Use only the hose and factory preset regulator provided with the heater Use only propane gas set up for vapor withdrawal Provide adequate ventilatio...

Page 3: ...pter 5 of the Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas ANSI NFPA 58 and orCAN CGAB149 2 Yourlocallibrary or fire department will have this booklet The amount of propane gas ready for use from propane tanks varies Two factors de cide this amount 1 The amount of liquid propane gas in tank s 2 The temperature of tank s The chart below shows the minimum num ber of 100 pound tanks n...

Page 4: ... and open again slowly 5 Check all connections for leaks Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak that must be corrected WARNING Neveruseanopen flame to check for a leak Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak that must be cor rected Correct all leaks at once 3 Connect hose to the valve inlet Tighten firmly using 9 ...

Page 5: ...Never attempt to service heater while it is con nected to propane supply oper ating or hot Severe burns can occur WARNING Review and un derstand the warnings in the Safety Information Section They are needed to safely operate this heater Follow all local codes when using this heater WARNING Fully close main burner valve before lighting pi lot If not severe burns can oc cur Do this by turning valve...

Page 6: ...tank and reopen slowly 3 Allow several minutes to purge air with automatic control valve button depressed 4 Replace pilot orifice 5 Adjust ignitor electrode gap to 120 Check wire lead for damage Replace piezo ignitor and or ignitor electrode as necessary 1 Relight hold automatic control valve button in 45 seconds 2 Check propane tank s for proper gas supply 3 Tighten connection or replace thermoco...

Page 7: ... replacement part s either contact your nearest Parts Central or call DESA International s Tech nical Service Department at 1 800 323 5190 When calling DESA International have ready your name your address model number of your heater how heater was malfunctioning purchase date In most cases we will ask you to return the REPLACEMENT PARTS WARNING Use only original replacement parts This heater must ...

Page 8: ...8 104129 PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER TC100R 14 15 27 4 6 25 26 7 28 5 22 21 20 17 19 18 16 24 23 9 13 12 11 10 8 1 2 3 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN ...

Page 9: ...ot Burner Assembly 1 12 099237 01 Thermocouple Clip 1 13 097161 03 Pilot Burner Orifice 1 14 M5788 Sleeve 1 15 M5787 Hex Nut 1 16 103028 02 Pilot Fuel Tube 1 17 097152 01 Manual Control Valve 1 18 099461 01 Compression Gauge Tee 1 19 099460 01 Brass Hex Cap 1 20 097155 01 Automatic Control Valve 1 21 097157 02 Female Connector 1 22 LPA3100 Regulator Hose Assembly 1 23 099236 01 Thermocouple Kit 1 ...

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Page 12: ...RRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR POSE DESA International assumes no responsibility for indirect incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which var...

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