Desa TC250RNG Owner's Manual

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2104133NATURAL GAS CONSTRUCTION HEATERMODEL TC250RNGTHEORY OFOPERATIONThe Fuel System: The gas supply at-taches to the heater by a minimum 3/8 inchi.d. hose or flexible connector. User mustsupply hose or flexible connector. The lengthshould be no more than 10 feet long. Thenatural gas moves through the regulator (ifused) and through the control valve, thenout the nozzle.The Ignition System: The piezo ignitorlights the burner fuel supply.The Automatic Control System: Theautomatic control valve shuts off the heaterif the flame goes out.1. Remove all packing items applied toheater for shipment. Keep plastic covercaps (attached to valve inlet) for storage.2. Remove all items from carton.3. Check all items for shipping damage.If heater is damaged, promptly informdealer where you bought heater.Note: A gas hose is not included. Usermust supply hose or flexible connec-tor.UNPACKINGSAFETYINFORMATIONWARNING: FIRE, BURN, IN-HALATION, AND EXPLOSIONHAZARD. KEEP SOLID COMBUS-TIBLES, SUCH AS BUILDING MA-TERIALS, PAPER OR CARD-BOARD, A SAFE DISTANCEAWAY FROM THE HEATER ASRECOMMENDED BY THE IN-STRUCTIONS. NEVER USE THEHEATER IN SPACES WHICH DOOR MAY CONTAIN VOLATILE ORAIRBORNE COMBUSTIBLES, ORPRODUCTS SUCH AS GASO-LINE, SOLVENTS, PAINT THIN-NER, DUST PARTICLES OR UN-KNOWN CHEMICALS.WARNING: NOT FOR HOMEOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLEUSE.WARNINGSThe heater is designed for use as a construc-tion heater. Certain standards govern theuse of fuel gases and heating products forspecific uses. Your local authority can ad-vise you about these. The primary purposeof construction heaters is to provide tempo-rary heating of buildings under construc-tion, alteration or repair. Properly used, theheater provides safe economical heating.Products of combustion are vented into thearea being heated.We cannot foresee every use which may bemade of our heaters. Check with your localfire safety authority if you have questionsabout heater use.Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Somepeople are more affected by carbon monox-ide than others. Early signs of carbon mon-oxide poisoning resemble the flu, with head-aches, dizziness, and/or nausea. If you havethese signs, the heater may not be workingproperly. Get fresh air at once! Check forproper ventilation and have heater serviced.Natural Gas: Natural gas has a distinctiveodor. This odor helps you detect a naturalgas leak. However, the odor may fade. Natu-ral gas may be present even though no odorexists.Make certain you read and understand allWarnings. Keep this manual for reference.It is your guide to safe and proper operationof this heater.• Install and use heater with care. Followall local ordinances and codes. In theabsence of local ordinances and codes,refer to the National Fuel Gas CodeHandbook, NFPA54/ANSI Z223.1 andthe Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA B149.2. This instructs on the safestorage and handling of flammable gases.• Use only with natural gas. Do not attemptto use with LP gas.• Provide adequate ventilation. Before us-ing heater, provide at least a three-square-foot opening of fresh, outside air for each100,000 Btu/Hr of rating. This heaterproduces carbon monoxide, which islisted by the State of California as a re-productive toxin under Proposition 65.• For indoor use only. Do not use heateroutdoors.• Do not use heater in occupied dwellingsor in living or sleeping quarters.• Do not use heater below ground level.• Keep appliance area clear and free fromcombustible materials, gasoline, paintthinner, and other flammable vapors andliquids. Do not use heater in areas withhigh dust content.• Minimum heater clearances from com-bustible materials:Sides: 6 Ft. Top: 5 Ft.• Check heater for damage before each use.Do not use a damaged heater.• Check hose (if used) before each use ofheater. If highly worn or cut, replace be-fore using heater.• Locate heater on stable and level surfaceif heater is hot or operating.• Not intended for use on finished floors.• Never block air inlet (bottom of shell) orair outlet (top of shell) of heater.• Keep heater away from strong drafts,water spray, rain, or dripping water.• Keep children and animals away fromheater.• Do not leave heater unattended.• Never move, handle, or service a hot oroperating heater. Severe burns may res-ult. You must wait 20 minutes after turn-ing heater off.• To prevent injury, wear gloves when han-dling heater.• Never attach duct work to heater.• Do not alter heater. Keep heater in itsoriginal state.• Do not use heater if altered.• Turn off natural gas supply to heaterwhen not in use.• Use only original replacement parts. Thisheater must use design-specific parts. Donot substitute or use generic parts. Im-proper replacement parts could causeserious or fatal injuries.