Desa B200 Owner's Manual

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6102569PORTABLE FORCED AIR HEATER200,000 Btu/HrItem How Often How ToFuel tank Flush every 150-200 hours See Storing, Transporting,of operation or as needed or ShippingAir output and Replace every 500 hours of See Air Output, Air Intake,lint filters operation or once a year and Lint Filters, page 8Air intake filter Wash and dry with soap and See Air Output, Air Intake,water every 500 hours of and Lint Filters, page 8operation or replace as neededFuel filter Clean twice a heating season See Fuel Filter, page 9or replace as neededSpark plug Clean and regap every 600 See Spark Plug, page 10hours operation or replaceas neededFan blades Clean each season or as needed See Fan, page 8Motor Not required/permanently lubricatedWARNING: Never serviceheater while it is plugged in, op-erating, or hot. Severe burns andelectrical shock can occur.STORING,TRANSPORTING,OR SHIPPINGNote: If shipping, transport companies re-quire fuel tanks to be empty.1. Drain fuel tank.Note: This model has a drain plug onunderside of fuel tank. Remove drainplug to drain all fuel. Be sure all fuel isremoved.2. Replace drain plug.3. If any debris is noted in old fuel, add 1or 2 quarts of clean kerosene to tank,stir, and drain again. This will preventexcess debris from clogging filters dur-ing future use.4. Replace fuel cap and drain plug. Prop-erly dispose of old and dirty fuel. Checkwith local automotive service stationsthat recycle oil.5. If storing, store heater in dry place.Make sure storage place is free of dustand corrosive fumes.IMPORTANT: Do not store kerosene oversummer months for use during next heatingseason. Using old fuel could damage heater.PREVENTATIVEMAINTENANCESCHEDULE