Desa TC275 manual

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  • Page 1

    PROP ANE CONSTRUCTION HEA TER OWNER’S MANUAL IMPORTANT Read and understand this manual before assembling, starting, or servicing heater. Improper use of heater can cause serious injury. Keep this manual for future reference. ! GENERAL HAZARD WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS PRO- VIDED WITH THIS HEATER, CAN RESULT I[...]

  • Page 2

    2 099156 SECTION PAGE CONTENTS Safety Information ......................................................................... 2 Product Identification .................................................................... 4 Unpacking ...................................................................................... 4 Theory of Operation ...........[...]

  • Page 3

    3 099156 SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued ! W ARNINGS Continued Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An odor-making agent is added to propane gas. The odor helps you detect a propane gas leak. However, the odor added to propane gas can fade. Propane gas may be present even though no odor exists. Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep[...]

  • Page 4

    4 099156 LP-PFA/PV 013A LP 275 Main Burner Valve Handle Main Burner Valve PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION 1. Remove all packing items applied to heater for shipment. Keep plastic cover caps (attached to inlet connector and hose/regulator assembly) for storage. 2. Remove all items from carton. 3. Check all items for shipping damage. If heater is damaged, pr[...]

  • Page 5

    5 099156 PROP ANE SUPPL Y You must provide propane gas and propane tank(s). Use this heater only with a propane vapor withdrawal supply system. See Chapter 5 of the Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquified Petroleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58. Your local library or fire department will have this booklet. The amount of propane gas ready for use from pr[...]

  • Page 6

    6 099156 4. Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly. Note: If not opened slowly, excess-flow check valve on propane tank will stop gas flow. If this happens, close propane supply valve and open again slowly. INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 3 - Hose and Inlet Connector LP-PFA/OV 008 Hose and Inlet Connector-LP200 & 275 Figure 2 - Reg[...]

  • Page 7

    7 099156 6. Close propane supply valve. Figure 4 - Main Burner Valve Handle, Automatic Control Valve Button, and Piezo Ignitor Button Locations LP-PFA/OV 006 Gas Controls-TrashCan Piezo Ignitor Button Main Burner Valve Handle Continued 5. Check all connections for leaks. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a l[...]

  • Page 8

    8 099156 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 directions for ON and OFF. To Stop Heater 1. Tightly close propane supply valve on propane tank(s). 2. Shut off[...]

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    9 099156 SYMPTOM Pilot fails to light. Pilot lights but goes out when automatic control valve button is released. Burn rate is low. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Propane supply valve closed on propane tank(s). 2. Excess-flow check valve closed. 3. Air in gas line. 4. Blockage in pilot orifice. 5. Piezo ignition system not sparking. 1. Not enough warm-up time. [...]

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    10 099156 ACCESSORIES Purchase these accessories and parts from your local dealer or service center. If your dealer or service center can not supply an accessory or part, contact your nearest Parts Central (listed in the separate Authorized Service Center booklet) or call DESA International’s Parts Depart- ment at 1-800-972-7879. You can also wri[...]

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    11 099156 NOTES[...]

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    For information, write: DESA International, P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, Kentucky 42102-9004 ATTN: Customer Service Department When writing, always include model number and serial number. 099156-01 Rev. D 12/92 DESA International warrants this product and any parts thereof, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for six (6) months fr[...]