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104131

NATURAL GAS CONSTRUCTION HEATER

TC100RNG

TO STOP HEATER

1.

Close valve on gas supply.

2.

Turn control valve knob 1/4 turn to
right to PILOT position. Slightly push
in knob and turn 1/4 turn to right to OFF
position (see Figure 6).

STORAGE

1.

Place plastic cover cap over brass fit-
ting on inlet connector.

2.

Store in dry, clean, and safe place.

3.

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 natural gas supply.

 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: 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 that must be cor-
rected. Correct all leaks at once.

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.

3.

Open gas supply slowly.

4.

Turn control valve knob 1/4 turn to left
to PILOT position (see Figure 3).

OPERATION

Figure 5 - Control Valve Knob and
Piezo Ignitor Button Locations

3.

Connect the hose to the heater at the 1/2
inch SAE flare fitting at the valve inlet.

Tighten all fittings with a wrench

4.

Open natural gas supply valve slowly.

5.

Check all connections for leaks.

6.

Close natural gas supply valve.

Control Valve Knob

Piezo
Ignitor
Button

INSTALLATION

Continued

5.

Push in and hold control valve knob
while pushing red piezo ignitor button.
Ignitor button may have to be pushed
again (3 to 8 times) until pilot lights.

Note:

 Hose may be filled with air. If

so, allow 20 seconds for gas to reach
pilot before pushing ignitor button.

6.

After pilot lights, keep control valve
knob depressed for at least 30 seconds,
then release.

7.

If pilot light goes out, repeat steps 4
through 6.

8.

When pilot remains lit, start heater by
slowly turning control valve knob 1/4
turn to left to ON position (see Figure 4).

ON

FROM “PILOT” POSITION

SLIGHT PUSH TO

TURN OFF

FULL PUSH TO 

LIGHT 

OFF

PILOT

OFF

ON

Figure 3 - PILOT Position

PILOT

OFF

ON

ON

FROM 

“PILOT

” POSITION

SLIGHT

 PUSH 

T

O

TURN OFF

FULL

 PUSH 

T

O

 

LIGHT

 

OFF

Figure 4 - ON Position

TO RESTART HEATER

1.

Wait five minutes after stopping heater.

2.

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

Figure 6 - OFF Position

PILOT

OFF

ON

ON

FROM 

“PILOT

” POSITION

SLIGHT

 PUSH 

T

O

TURN OFF

FULL

 PUSH 

T

O

 

LIGHT

 

OFF

Summary of Contents for TC100RNG

Page 1: ...NG 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...

Page 2: ...once Check for proper ventilation and have heater serviced WARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGS Natural Gas Natural gas has a distinctive odor This odor helps you detect a natural gasleak However theodormayfade Natu ral gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all Warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater I...

Page 3: ...ING 100 000 Btu Hr 3 0 SPECIFICATIONS Rating Btu Hr 100 000 Fuel Natural Gas Only Fuel Consumption Cubic Feet Hour 97 Supply Pressure To Regulator Maximum 1 2 psi Minimum 6 w c Manifold Pressure 4 w c Weight Pounds 23 Shipping Weight Pounds 27 Size L x W x H Inches 16 x 16 x 29 5 Figure 1 Product Identification INSTALLATION 1 Provide natural gas supply system 2 Install plumbing to a low pressure n...

Page 4: ...to left to PILOT position see Figure 3 OPERATION Figure 5 Control Valve Knob and Piezo Ignitor Button Locations 3 Connect the hose to the heater at the 1 2 inch SAE flare fitting at the valve inlet Tighten all fittings with a wrench 4 Open natural gas supply valve slowly 5 Check all connections for leaks 6 Close natural gas supply valve Control Valve Knob Piezo Ignitor Button INSTALLATION Continue...

Page 5: ...ntral 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 defective part to the factory REPLACEMENT PARTS WARNING Use only original replacement parts This heater must use design specific parts ...

Page 6: ...6 104131 NATURAL GAS CONSTRUCTION HEATER TC100RNG 1 2 3 4 27 28 6 5 7 23 24 20 17 25 26 19 18 22 16 21 12 11 10 8 9 13 14 15 ...

Page 7: ...01 Ignitor Electrode 1 11 097163 06 Pilot Burner Assembly 1 12 099237 01 Thermocouple Clip 1 13 097161 04 Pilot Burner Orifice 1 14 M5788 Compression Sleeve 4 15 M5787 Compression Nut 4 16 104121 01 Pilot Fuel Tube 1 17 104119 01 Control Valve 1 18 099461 01 Compression Gauge Tee 1 19 099460 01 Brass Hex Cap 1 20 103936 01 Regulator 1 21 099236 01 Thermocouple Kit 1 22 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 1 23...

Page 8: ...alve slowly 2 Allow several minutes to purge air with automatic control valve button depressed 3 Replace pilot orifice 4 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 natural gas for proper gas supply 3 Tighten connection or replace thermocouple 4 Replace...

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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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