www.desatech.com 113101-01A20Figure 27 - PilotThermocoupleIgnitorElectrodePilot BurnerVARIABLE CONTROLOPERATIONThe variable control valve can be set to any heatsetting and flame height desired, by simplyturning the control knob until that setting isattained. Even the lowest setting provides real-istic, dancing yellow flames. Selecting highersettings produces greater heat output. This re-sults in increased heating comfort.CAUTION: Do not try to ad-just heating levels by using theequipment shutoff valve.TO TURN OFF GASTO APPLIANCEShutting Off Heater1. Press in and turn control knob clockwiseto the HI position.2. Turn control knob clockwise to thepilot position.3. Press in control knob and turn clockwiseto the OFF position.Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot stays lit)1. Turn control knob clockwise to theHI position.2. Press in and turn control knob clockwiseto the pilot position.MANUAL LIGHTINGPROCEDURE1. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting In-structions, page 19.2. Depress control knob and light pilotwith match.3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec-onds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds,release control knob. Now follow step 8under Lighting Instructions, page 19.Propane/LP Natural GasOPERATING HEATERContinuedFOR YOUR SAFETYREAD BEFORE LIGHTINGWARNING: If you do not fol-low these instructions exactly,a fire or explosion may resultcausing property damage, per-sonal injury or loss of life.A. This appliance has a pilot which must belighted by hand. When lighting the pilot,follow these instructions exactly.B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around theappliance area for gas. Be sure to smell nextto the floor because some gas is heavier thanair and will settle on the floor.WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS• Do not try to light any appliance.• Do not touch any electric switch; do notuse any phone in your building.• Immediately call your gas supplier froma neighbor’s phone. Follow the gassupplier’s instructions.• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, callthe fire department.C. Use only your hand to push in or turn thegas control knob. Never use tools. If theknob will not push in or turn by hand, don’ttry to repair it, call a qualified service tech-nician or gas supplier. Force or attemptedrepair may result in a fire or explosion.D. Do not use this appliance if any part hasbeen under water. Immediately call a quali-fied service technician to inspect the appli-ance and to replace any part of the controlsystem and any gas control which has beenunder water.THERMOSTATICALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS