Storage; Maintenance - Desa 55-F Manuel D'utilisation

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6. Press and hold in fuel valve button. Heater
should ignite within a few seconds.
Note: If heater fails to ignite, hose may
have air in it. If so, keep fuel valve button
pressed and wait 20 seconds. Release
automatic control valve button and wait 20
seconds for unburned fuel to exit heater.
Repeat step 7.
7. After heater ignites, wait 30 seconds. This
activates the automatic control system.
Release the control knob.
8. When burner remains lit, set heater at the
desired heat level by turning the variable
Btu control knob counterclockwise. If
burner goes out, turn off gas. Turn vari-
able Btu control knob fully clockwise to
the lowest position. Check fuel supply. If
adequate fuel is available, restart heater
beginning at step 1.
TO STOP HEATER
1. Tightly close propane supply valve on
propane tank(s).
2. Wait a few seconds. Heater will burn gas
left in supply hoses.
3. Unplug heater.

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CAUTION: Disconnect heater
from propane supply tank(s).
1. Store propane tank(s) in safe manner. See
Chapter 5 of Standard for Storage and
Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases,
ANSI/NFPA 58 and the Propane Installa-
tion Code CAN/CGA B149.2. Follow all
local codes. Always store propane tanks
outdoors.
2. Place plastic cover caps over brass fittings
on inlet connector and hose/regulator as-
sembly.
3. Store in dry, clean and safe place. Do
not store hose/regulator assembly inside
heater combustion chamber.
4. When taking heater out of storage, always
check inside of heater. Insects and small
animals may place foreign objects in
heater. Keep inside of heater free from
combustible and foreign objects.
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• Never service heater while it
is plugged in, connected to
propane supply, operating or
hot. Severe burns and electri-
cal shock can occur.
• Keep heater clear and free
from combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
• Do not block the flow of com-
bustion or ventilation air.
1. Keep heater clean. Clean heater annually
or as needed to remove dust and debris. If
heater is dirty or dusty, clean heater with
a damp cloth. Use household cleaners on
difficult spots.
2. Inspect heater before each use. Check
connections for leaks. Apply mixture of
liquid soap and water to connections.
Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all
leaks at once.
3. Inspect hose/regulator assembly before
each use. If hose is highly worn or cut,
replace with hose specified by manufac-
turer.
4. Have heater inspected yearly by a quali-
fied service agency.
5. Keep inside of heater free from combus-
tible and foreign objects. Remove motor
and other internal parts if needed to clean
inside of heater (see Service Procedures,
page 8).
6. Clean fan blades each season or as
needed (see Fan, page 8).
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