Desa TC100VR Owner's Manual

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3106179OWNER’S MANUALFor more information, visit www.desatech.comPRODUCTIDENTIFICATIONTHEORY OFOPERATIONThe Fuel System for Propane: The hose/regulator assembly attaches to the propanegas supply. This provides fuel to the heater.The Fuel System for Natural Gas: The gassupply attaches to the heater by a minimum3/4 inch i.d. hose or flexible connector. Usermust supply hose or flexible connector. Thelength should be no more than 10 feet long.The natural gas moves through the regulatorand out the nozzle.The Ignition System: The piezo ignitorlights the pilot fuel supply.The Automatic Control System: The auto-matic control valve shuts off the heater if theflame goes out.Figure 1 - Product IdentificationPROPANE SUPPLY(FOR MODEL TC100VR)You must provide propane gas and propanetank(s).Use this heater only with a propane vaporwithdrawal supply system. See Chapter 5 ofthe Standard for Storage and Handling ofLiquefied Petroleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58and/or CAN/CGA B149.2. Your local libraryor fire department will have this booklet.The amount of propane gas ready for usefrom propane tanks varies. Two factors de-cide this amount.1. The amount of liquid propane gas intank(s)2. The temperature of tank(s)Less gas is vaporized at lower temperatures.Two or more 100-pound tanks or one largertank may be needed in colder weather. Yourlocal propane gas dealer will help you selectthe proper supply system.Average Temp. (ºF) NumberAt Tank location of Tanks60º 240º 232º 220º 210º 30º 3HIGHMEDIUMIgnitorElectrodeThermocouplePiezo IgnitorButtonValve InletHose/RegulatorAssembly for PropaneBaseTopBurnerTubeEmitterShellBaseShieldControlKnobLower ShieldUpper ShieldRegulator forNatural GasThe chart below shows the minimum num-ber of 100-pound tanks needed to run theheater. Connect tanks together with a mani-fold. Do not operate this product with anytank smaller than 100 pounds.NATURAL GASSUPPLY(FOR MODEL TC100VRNA)You must provide the natural gas supply andthe connections to the heater.The natural gas supply must have a capacityof 100 scfh at 6 inches water column to 14inches water column.Consult your natural gas supplier for propersizing of the natural gas supply lines.Follow all local ordinances and codes. In theabsence of local ordinances and codes, referto the National Fuel Gas Code Handbook,NFPA54/ANS Z223.1 and the Natural GasInstallation Code, CAN/CGA B149.2.