Desa 000-30, 000BTu, 10 User Manual

Infra-Red Heater Tank Top Heater

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Owner’s Manual

Two burner

Tank Top

shown

SINGLE BURNER MODELS

10,000-15,000 BTU

DUAL BURNER MODELS

10,000-30,000 BTU

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Shut off gas to appli­ance.

2. Extinguish any open

ame.

WARNING

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
This appliance can produce carbon mon­oxide which has no odor.

Using it in an enclosed space can kill you.
Never use this appliance in an enclosed

space such as a camper, tent, car, or home.

Save this manual for future reference.

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gaso-

line or other ammable

vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

IMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual before
assembling, starting or servicing heater. Improper use

of heater can cause serious injury. Keep this manual for
future reference.

GENERAL HAZARD WARNING:

Failure to comply with the precautions and instructions
provided with this heater, can result in death, serious

bodily injury and property loss or damage from hazards
of re, explosion, burn, asphyxiation, carbon monoxide

poisoning, and/or electrical shock.
Only persons who can understand and follow the instruc-

tions should use or service this heater.
If you need assistance or heater information such as an in-

structions manual, labels, etc. contact the manufacturer.

Specications ...................................................... 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Information ............................................... 3

Assembly Instructions.......................................... 4

Operating Instructions ......................................... 5

Maintenance and Storage ................................... 6

SPECIFICATIONS

15,000 BTU/HR MODELS

• Rating: 10,000 - 15,000 Btu/hr (3.0 - 4.4 kW)

• Type of Gas: Propane/LP Only

• Ignition: Match Light

• Gas Supply Pressure to regulator:
Max - Tank Pressure, Min - 20 psi (1.37 bar)

• Regulator Outlet Pressure: 10 - 18 psi (0.68 bar

- 1.2 bar)

• Minimum Ambient Temp. Rating:
0° F (-17.8° C)

• Fuel Consumption per 20 lb. Cylinder:
36 hours

Servicing .............................................................. 7

Technical Service................................................. 7

Replacement Parts .............................................. 7

Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List.......... 8

Warranty and Repair Service ............................ 10

30,000 BTU/HR MODELS

• Rating: 10,000 - 30,000 Btu/hr (3.0 - 8.8 kW)

• Type of Gas: Propane/LP Only

• Ignition: Piezo

• Gas Supply Pressure to regulator:
Max - Tank Pressure, Min - 20 psi (1.37 bar)

• Regulator Outlet Pressure: 10 - 18 psi (0.68 bar

- 1.2 bar)

• Minimum Ambient Temp. Rating:
0° F (-17.8° C)

• Fuel Consumption per 20 lb. Cylinder:
18 hours

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SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: This product con­tains and/or generates chemicals
known to the State of California

to cause cancer or birth defects,

or other reproductive harm.

WARNING: Not for home or
recreational vehicle use.

WARNING: Fire, burn, inhala­tion, and explosion hazard. Keep
solid combustibles, such as build­ing materials, paper or cardboard,

a safe distance away from the

heater as recommended by the

instructions. Never use the heater
in spaces which do or may contain

volatile or airborne combustibles,

or products such as gasoline, sol­vents, paint thinner, dust particles
or unknown chemicals.

ASPHYXIATION HAZARD

• Do not use this heater for heating human
living quarters.

• Do not use in unventilated areas.

• The ow of combustion and ventilation
air must not be obstructed.

• Proper ventilation air must be provided
to support the combustion air require­ments of the heater being used.

• Refer to the specification section of
the heater’s manual, heater data plate,
or contact DESA Heating Products to

determine combustion air ventilation

requirements of the heater.

• Lack of proper ventilation air will lead

to improper combustion.

• Improper combustion can lead to car­bon monoxide poisoning leading to

serious injury or death. Symptom of

carbon monoxide poisoning can include
headaches dizziness and difculty in
breathing.

1. Keep children and animals away from heater.

2. Never operate heater while sleeping or unat­tended.

3. Check the heater thoroughly for damage. Do
not operate a damaged heater.

4. Do not modify the heater or operate a heater

which has been modied from its original

condition.

5. Use only propane/LP gas.

6. Use only vapor withdrawal propane/LP
supply. If there is any question about vapor
withdrawal, ask your propane/LP dealer.

7. For outdoor use only. Area must be well
ventilated. Provide minimum openings of

1 sq ft (0.093m²) near the oor and 1 sq ft.

(0.093m²) near the ceiling. Do not use inside
house, camper, tent, vehicle, or any type of
unvented or enclosed area.

8. Do not use heater in basement or below
ground level.

9. Before connecting heater to the propane/LP
tank, make sure the heater regulator knob is
in the "OFF" position. Always connect and

light heater in areas free of open ames.

10. Mount the propane/LP cylinders vertically
(shutoff valve up). Secure them from falling
or being knocked over and protect them from
damage.

11. IMPORTANT: Use only the hose and regulator
assembly provided with the dual burner tank
top heater. Inspect the hose assembly before
each use. If there is excessive abrasion or wear,
or hose is cut, replace with hose assembly listed
on parts list before using heater. The hose and
regulator must be protected from damage.

12. The heater burner must be at least 2 ft. (0.61m)

above the oor. Always attach to propane/LP

tank in an upright position. Never operate
a heater on its side or attach to propane/LP
tank in a horizontal position. This could lead

to dangerous are-ups or re. Do not direct

heat toward propane/LP cylinders.

13.

Maintain minimum clearance from nor­mal combustible materials (like paper)
as follows: Sides - 3 ft. (0.91m);
Front - 5 ft. (1.5m). Locate 10 ft. (3m) from
canvas or plastic tarpaulins or similar cover-

ings and secure them to prevent apping or

movement due to wind action.

14. If at any time gas odor is detected, IMME­DIATELY DISCONTINUE operation until
the source of gas has been located and cor­rected.

Top and

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Continued

15. Install the heater such that it is not directly
exposed to water spray, rain, dripping water
and/or wind.

16. Operate only on a stable, level surface.

17. Due to the high surface and exhaust tempera­tures, adults and children must observe clear­ances to avoid burns or clothing ignition.

18. Do not move, handle or service while hot or
burning. Do not attach or remove a hot or
operating heater from the propane/LP tank.

19.

Before each use, check heater for leaks. Never

use an open ame to check for leaks. Apply a

mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints.
Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks.

20. Keep all connections and ttings clean. Make

sure propane/LP tank valve is clean. Check
"O" ring on heater inlet fuel valve connector
for damage before each use. Replace if worn
or damaged.

21. Use only in accordance with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the Standard

for the Storage and Handling of Liqueed Pe­troleum Gases ANSI/NFPA 58 and CSA B149.1,
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.

ASSEMBLY

INSTRUCTIONS

30,000 BTU MODELS ONLY

1. Inspect the heater components for possible
shipping damage. If any is found, immediately
notify the dealer. Check to make sure that all
components are included with your heater (see
pages 8 and 9).

2. Insert the piezo ignitor into the bracket on the
burner support bracket as shown in Figure 1.
Tighten the piezo mounting nut. Do not over
tighten the nut.

3. Connect the burner hoses together as shown in
Figure 2. Wrench tighten to insure leak tight
connection.

4. Mount the burner assembly onto the support
arm using the burner head mounting brackets
and brass screws as shown in Figure 3. Place
side of bracket into the slot on support arm. Se­cure with screw. Make certain that the air holes
on the sides of the burner tube are not blocked.
Securely tighten the burners into place.

5. Attach the electrode wires to the piezo ignitor
as shown in Figure 4.

Piezo Ignitor

Piezo
Mounting
Nut

Burner
Support
Bracket

Figure 1 - Installing Piezo Ignitor

Figure 2 - Attaching Burner Hoses to

Brass Screw

Figure 3 - Attaching Burner Head

Assembly to Support Arm

Figure 4 - Attaching Electrode Wires to

Regulator

Burner Head
Assembly

Slot

Air Hole

Burner Head
Mounting Bracket

Piezo Ignitor

Electrode Wires

Piezo Ignitor

Support
Arm

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OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Check heater for damage. If heater is damaged,
promptly inform dealer where you bought
heater.

2. Follow all of the safety and operating pre­cautions.

3. Check the "O" ring on the POL before each
use. Replace the "O" ring if there is any sign
of wear or damage.

4. Make sure heater regulator knob is in the
"OFF" position.

5. 30,000 Btu Models Only Attach the heater to
the guard on the propane/LP cylinder with the
support arm on the inside of the guard and bolts
through two holes in the guard (see Figure 5).
Tighten the support arm bracket into place us­ing the wing nuts provided.

6. For All Models Connect the POL fitting
at regulator to the propane/LP cylinder by
rotating the POL nut counter clockwise into
the propane/LP cylinder's valve outlet and
securely tighten with a wrench.

WARNING: Attach heater in

upright position. Never attach

heater in a horizontal position.

This could lead to dangerous

are-ups or re.

7. Securely tighten all gas connections.

8. Open the cylinder's gas valve and check all
connections for leaks. Apply mixture of liquid
soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak that must be corrected. DO NOT
USE A FLAME.

Support Arm
Bracket

Bolt

Support
Arm

TO START HEATER

WARNING: When lighting

the heater DO NOT look over

top of heater (reector). Stand

to the side of the heater during
ignition. Do not stand or have

any part of your body in front

of the heater.

WARNING: MAKE SURE
THERE IS NO OPEN FLAME IN
THE AREA. Fully open the valve
on the propane/LP cylinder.

Read all lighting instructions before attempting
to ignite heater.

1. Turn the heater regulator knob counterclock­wise to the "HI" position.

2. Repeatedly push and release the piezo ignitor
(dual burner), or place a lighted match near the
face of the heating element (mesh screen) of the
burner you are lighting, using the hole located

on the side of the reector. See Figure 6.

CAUTION: Do not light at the

orice.

3. Depress the red button on the safety valve
admitting gas to the burner (see Figure 6).

WARNING: Do not depress red

valve button before repeatedly
activating the piezo or inserting

match.

Red Button

Regulator

Figure 5 - Attaching Support Arm and

Regulator to Propane/LP Tank

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Figure 6 - Lighting Heater With a Match

on Safety
Valve

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Continued

4. When the gas on the face of the mesh screen
lights, continue to hold the valve button de­pressed for 30 seconds, then release.

5. If ame goes out, wait 5 minutes and repeat

the lighting procedure.

6. If heater will not light after repeated tries, do
not attempt to repair heater. Return heater to
nearest authorized service center or to manu­facturer of this product.

7. For dual burner models, repeat steps 1 through
4 to ignite the other burner.

8. After both burners or single burner, are lit,
turn the heater regulator knob to the desired
heat setting (LOW, MED, HI).

TO STOP HEATER

1. Securely close valve on the propane/LP
cylinder.

2. Turn the heater regulator knob to the "OFF"
position. Wait 15 minutes for the heater to cool
down before handling heater.

3. Always remove the heater from the propane/
LP tank after each use. Do not store the heater
while attached to propane/LP tank. Remove
the heater from the propane/LP tank by turn­ing the fuel connector nut clockwise. Always
store propane/LP tank outdoors. Never store
propane/LP tank in an enclosed area.

TO RESTART HEATER

1. Securely close valve at propane/LP cylinder.

2. Wait 5 minutes.

3. Restart following To Start Heater procedure,
page 5.

MAINTENANCE AND

STORAGE

1. Inspect heater before each use. Check connec­tions for leaks. Apply mixture of liquid soap
and water to connections. Bubbles forming
show a leak that must be corrected. Correct
all leaks at once. Have heater inspected at least

annually by a qualied service person.

2. Before each use, check the soft "O" ring seat

at the bullnose of the POL tting. If the "O"

ring is cut, scuffed, or otherwise damaged,
replace it with part number 6681.

3. Inspect hose/regulator assembly before each
use. If hose is highly worn or cut, replace.

3. Turn off the gas at the propane/LP gas supply
cylinder when the heater is not in use.

4. When the heater is to be stored, the connection
between the propane/LP gas supply cylinder
and the heater must be disconnected and the
cylinder removed from the heater and stored
out of doors and in accordance with Chapter
5 of the standard for Storage and Handling of
Liqueed Petroleum Gases ANSI/NFPA 58.

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SERVICING

A hazardous condition may result if a heater is

used that has been modied or is not functioning

properly. When the heater is working properly:

•

The emmitter screen is glowing bright orang-red.

• There are no ames above the burner.

• The ame is burning on the surface of the screen
and not inside the burner (ashback).

• There is no strong disagreeable odor, eye burn­ing or other physical discomfort.

• There is no smoke or soot internal or external
to the heater.

• There are no unplanned or unexplained shut
downs of the heater.

The parts lists and exploded view show the heater
as it was constructed. Do not use a heater which is
different from that shown. In this regard, use only

the hose, regulator and cylinder connection tting
(called a POL tting) supplied with the heater.

IMPORTANT: For this heater, the regulator must
be set as shown in Specications, page 2. If there
is any uncertainty about the regulator setting,
have it checked.

TECHNICAL SERVICE

A heater which is not working right must be re­paired, but only by a trained, experienced service

person. To nd the service center closest to you,

or if you have further questions about this heater,
contact DESA Heating Products’ Technical Service
Department at 1-866-672-6040. When calling,
please have your model and serial numbers of
your heater ready.

You can also visit DESA Heating Products’ Techni­cal Service web site at www.desatech.com.
You may also obtain in-warranty or out-of-war-

ranty service by taking the product to your local
service center.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

WARNING: Use only original

replacement parts. This heater

must use design-specic parts.
Do not substitute or use generic

parts. Improper replacement
parts could cause serious or fa­tal injuries. This will also protect
your warranty coverage for parts
replaced under warranty.

PARTS UNDER WARRANTY

Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they
can’t supply original replacement part(s), either
contact your nearest Parts Central or call DESA
Heating Products’ Technical Service Department
at 1-866-672-6040.

When calling DESA Heating Products, have ready

• your name

• your address

• model number of your heater

• how heater was malfunctioning

• purchase date

PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY

Contact authorized dealers of this product. If
they can’t supply original replacement part(s),
either contact your nearest Parts Central (listed in
Authorized Service Center booklet) or call DESA
Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 for referral
information.

When calling DESA Heating Products, have ready

• model number of your heater

• the replacement part number

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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN

2

1

2

3

4

6

7

5

8

18

9

10

11

12

17

13

14

15

1

16

16

MODELS
SPC-30RG, HD30G, TT30G

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PARTS LIST

2

12

13

14

1

16

This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions
listed under Replacement Parts on page 7 of this manual.

MODELS
SPC-15RG, HD15G, TC108, TC109, TT15G

KEY
NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 114092-01 Burner Head Assembly • • 1-2
2 100911-01 Grille • • 1-2
3 097159-05 Piezo Ignitor • 1
4 102334-01 Nut, Piezo • 1
5 114095-01 Support Arm • 1
6 114099-01 Burner Head Mounting Bracket • 2
7 114145-01 Brass Screw • 2
8 114093-01 Hose Assembly • 2
9 114096-01 Support Arm Bracket • 1
10 114098-01 Fitting • 1
11 114097-01 Fitting • 1
12 LPA2025 POL Excess Flow/Regulator • • 2-1
13 114100-01 Thermocouple • • 1-2
14 100898-01 Thermocouple Nut • • 2-4
15 114094-01 Electrode Assembly (Round) • 1

114094-02 Electrode Assembly (Flat) • 1
16 116995-01 Rear Guard • • 1-2
17 115063-01 Wing Nut • • 2
18 115062-01 Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.25 • • 2

114091-07 Instruction Hang Tag (English) • 1

PARTS AVAILABLE - NOT SHOWN

114091-10 Instruction Hang Tag (English) • 1

114091-08 Instruction Hang Tag (Spanish) • 1

114091-11 Instruction Hang Tag (Spanish) • 1

114091-09 Instruction Hang Tag (French) • 1

114091-12 Instruction Hang Tag (French) • 1

LPA5050 Replacement Screen Assembly • • 1-2

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30,000 Btu

15,000 Btu

WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE

KEEP THIS WARRANTY

Model

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW AND FACTORY

RECONDITIONED PRODUCTS

New Products: DESA Heating Products warrants this heater and any parts thereof, to be free of defects in materials

and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of rst purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance

with the manufacturer's instructions. These warranties are extended only to the original retail purchaser, when
proof of purchase is provided.

Factory Reconditioned Heaters: DESA Heating Products warrants this factory reconditioned heater and any parts

thereof, to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for thirty (30) days from the date of rst purchase,

when operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. These warranties are extended
only to the original retail purchaser, when proof of purchase is provided.

This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. This warranty covers only the cost of parts required
to restore this heater to proper operating condition. Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers
of this product and/or DESA Heating Products who will provide original factory replacement parts. Failure to use
original factory replacement parts voids this warranty. The heater must be used in accordance with all local codes
and instructions furnished with the unit.

This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear, or parts
that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse, accidents, lack of proper maintenance, alteration, tampering,
contaminated fuels, or defects caused by improper installation. Travel, transportation and incidental costs associated
with warranty repair are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the responsibility of the owner.

To the full extent allowed by the law of the jurisdiction that governs the sale of the product: This express war-

ranty excludes any and all other expressed warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose to
ONE YEAR from the date of rst purchase: and DESA HEATING PRODUCTS’ liability is hereby limited to

the purchase price of the product and DESA HEATING PRODUCTS shall not be liable for any other damages
whatsoever including indirect, incidental or consequential damages.

Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation on implied warranties, or exclusion or limitation on
damages may not apply to you.

This warranty provides the original retail purchaser with specic legal rights. For specic information regarding

those rights, please consult the applicable state laws.

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P.O. Box 90004
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ATTN: Customer Service Department

117240-01

Rev. C
05/06