Desa CHD12B, TTC12B User Manual

Portable Infra-Red Camp Heater

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Owner’s Manual

MODELS CHD12B AND TTC12B

HEATER SIZE: 8,000 – 12,000 BTU/HR

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Shut off gas to appliance.

2. Extinguish any open flame.

FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WARNING

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
This appliance can produce carbon mon-

oxide 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.

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Safety Information ............................................... 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Connecting Heater To Propane Tank ...................

Lighting Heater .................................................... 3

To Turn Off Heater ............................................... 4

Maintenance ........................................................ 4

Replacement Parts .............................................. 5

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Parts List ............................................................. 5

Heater Information ............................................... 5

Warranty Information ........................................... 6

SAFETY INFORMATION

Read and understand this manual before using
this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause
serious injury. Do not allow anyone who has not
read this manual to operate this heater. Keep this
manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and
proper operation of this heater.

1. For outdoor use only. Do not use inside house,
camper, tent, vehicle, or any type of unvented
or enclosed area.

2. Use heater in areas free from open flames,
combustible vapors, and dust.

3. Never operate heater while sleeping or unat
tended.

4. Minimum heater clearances from combus
tibles: Top, Front, and Sides: 3 ft (1 m)

5. This heater consumes air. Provide a fresh air
opening of at least 12 inches2 (77 cm2).

6. Use only propane gas set up for vapor with
drawal.

7. The LP gas cylinder must be constructed and
marked in accordance with the specifications
for the LP gas cylinders of the US Depart
ment of Transportation (DOT) or Transport
Canada.

8. Before each use, check heater for leaks. Never
use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a
mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints.
Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks
at once.

9. Locate propane tank on a stable and level
surface. The heater burner must be at least 24"
(0.61 m) above the floor. Always attach heater
to propane tank in an upright position. Never
operate heater on its side or attach to propane
tank in a horizontal position. This could lead
to dangerous flare-ups or fire.

10. Keep chil dren and animals away from
heater.

11. Do not use heater below ground level. Propane
is heavier than air. If a leak occurs, propane
gas will sink to the lowest possible level. If
you smell gas or suspect a leak, shut off the
propane tank valve at once and ventilate the

area. Do not strike a match or create any flame
or electric spark. Find and correct the leak
before attempting to light any appliance. If
you cannot correct leak, do not tamper with
heater. Return heater to nearest authorized
service center or to address on back page of
this manual, freight prepaid.

12. Do not move or handle a hot or operating
heater. Do not attach or remove a hot or op
erating heater from the propane tank. Severe
burns may result.

13. Storage of heater is permissible only if the
cylinder is disconnected and removed from

­heater.

14. Always remove heater from propane tank after

­each use. Always store propane tank outdoors

in a well ventilated space out of the reach of
children. Never store propane tank in a build
ing, garage, or any other enclosed area. Never

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store propane tank near high heat, open flame,
or where temperatures exceed 100° F (38° C).

15. For use with 20 lb. propane cylinders or
larger.

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CONNECTING HEATER TO

PROPANE TANK

Read and understand all safety information before
connecting heater to propane tank.

WARNING: Make sure there

is no open flame in the area.

1. Make sure heater regulator knob is in the
“OFF” position.

2. Keep all connections and fittings clean. Make
sure the propane tank valve outlet is clean.
Check the rubber “O” ring on the heater inlet
fuel connector for damage before each use.
Replace if worn or damaged.

3. Wrench tighten the fuel connector nut into
the propane tank valve (see Figure 1, page 3).
Turn fuel connector nut counterclockwise to
tighten. Threads are left-handed.

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CONNECTING HEATER TO

PROPANE TANK

Continued

WARNING: Attach heater in
upright position as shown in
Figure 1. Never attach heater
in a horizontal position. This
could lead to dangerous flare­ups 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.

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 flam­mable 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.

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Heater
Regulator
Knob

Fuel
Connector
Nut

Figure 1

Propane
Tank Valve

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.

Heater
Regulator

Safety Shutoff
Valve Plunger

Figure 2

Knob

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LIGHTING HEATER

Continued

3. Locate ignition hole in underside of burner
(see Figure 3). Hold a lit match under ignition
hole. Push in the safety shutoff valve plunger
(see Figure 3). Burner should light. Mesh
screen on burner glows red when lit. After
burner is lit, continue holding in safety shutoff
valve plunger for 10 to 30 seconds until heater
stays lit.

4. If the burner does not light within 30 seconds,
turn the regulator knob to the “OFF” position.
Wait at least two minutes for the gas to dis
sipate before relighting.

5. If heater will not light after repeated tries,
do not attempt to repair heater. Return heater
to nearest authorized service center or to
address on back page of this manual, freight
prepaid.

6. After heater stays lit, turn the heater regulator
knob to the desired heat setting (LOW, MED,
or HI).

Ignition
Hole

Air Inlet
Hole

Safety
Shutoff Valve
Plunger

TO TURN OFF HEATER

1. Tightly close propane tank valve by turning
clockwise.

2. Turn the heater regulator knob to the “OFF”
position. Wait at least 15 minutes for the heater
to cool before handling heater.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

• Never attempt to service
heater while it is connected to
propane supply, operating, or

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hot. Severe burns can occur.

• Keep heater clear and free
from combustible materials,
gasoline, and other flammable
vapors and liquids.

• Do not block the flow of com­bustion or ventilation air.

1. Keep heater clean. Clean heater annually or as
needed to remove dust and debris. If heater is
dirty or dusty, clean heater with a damp cloth.
Use household cleaners on difficult spots.

2. Inspect heater before each use. Check connec
tions for leaks. Apply mixture of liquid soap
and water to connections. Bubbles forming
show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

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

4. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified
service agency.

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