Desa CHD12B - Manuel (Page 3)

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Figure 1
Heater
Regulator
Knob
Fuel
Connector
Nut
Propane
Tank Valve
WARNING: Attach heater in
upright position as shown in
Figure 1. Never attach heater
in a horizontal position. This
could lead to dangerous flare-
ups or fire.
4. Open propane tank valve on propane tank
slowly.
5. Check all fittings for leaks. Apply a mixture
of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an
open flame to check for a leak.
CONNECTING HEATER TO
PROPANE TANK
Continued
Figure 2
Heater
Regulator
Knob
Safety Shutoff
Valve Plunger
LIGHTING HEATER
Read and understand all safety information before
operating heater.
WARNING: Make sure there
is no open flame in the area.
Make sure there are no flam-
mable vapors or liquids in the
area during lighting.
1. Fully open the propane tank valve.
2. Turn the heater regulator knob counterclock-
wise to the “HI” position. See Figure 2.
WARNING: Stand to the side
of the heater while lighting. Do
not stand or have any part of
your body in front of heater while
lighting.
CAUTION: Do not insert
match into air inlet holes in mix-
ing tube.
WARNING: Do not push in
safety shutoff valve plunger
before inserting lit match.