Desa PV15EA, PL15EA, PG15EA User Manual
OUTDOOR ELECTRIC PATIO TABLE UMBRELLA STAND AND
FOOT WARMER SERVICE MANUAL
MODELS PD15EA, PG15EA, PL15EA AND PV15EA
1500 WATT 120V 60HZ 12.5 AMPS
IMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual
before assembling, starting or servicing this
product. When using electrical products, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to
persons. Keep this manual for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information ............................................... 2
Pre-Operating Instructions .................................. 3
General Information ............................................. 4
Product Identification ........................................... 5
Installation ........................................................... 5
Operation ............................................................. 5
Cleaning .............................................................. 5
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Wiring Diagram .................................................... 5
Safety Requirements ........................................... 6
Cautions .............................................................. 6
All Systems Working Together ............................. 6
Troubleshooting ................................................... 6
Reassembly Points .............................................. 8
Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List ....... 10
SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT: Read this manual
carefully and completely before
trying to assemble, operate or
service this product. When using
electrical products, the following
basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock and
injury to persons.
WARNING: As with most electrical appliances, electrical parts
in this product are electrically live
even when switch is off.
1. Do not use this product if the power circuit
does not have ground fault circuit interrupt
(GFCI) protection. GFCI should be wired
into the homes electrical circuit by a qualified
electrician.
2. This product must be used on a grounded
supply circuit.
3. Product must be used on a 15 or 20 amp
maximum overcurrent protection circuit.
4. DO NOT use indoors or plug this product into
an indoor circuit.
5. Avoid the use of an extension cord. Extension
cord may overheat and cause risk of fire. If you
must have an extension cord, the cord shall be
minimum size of 14 awg and not rated less
than 1875 watts. Use only 3 wire cord type
(3 prong plug) marked for outdoor use.
6. Do not use 16 or 18 gauge extension cords.
Damage to household wiring and/or fire could
result.
7. Avoid overheating the cord. DO NOT run cord
under outdoor carpeting. DO NOT cover cord
with throw rugs, runners or the like. Arrange
cord away from traffic area and where it will
not be tripped over.
8. Do not run cord through doorways, holes in
floors or walls.
9. DO NOT operate product with a damaged
cord or plug or after the product malfunctions,
has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
Return product to service center for examina
tion, electrical or mechanical adjustment or
repair.
10. Do not remove, bend or modify any metal
prongs or pins of cord.
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11. Do not allow the legs of chairs or the table to
rest on the power cord.
12. Always unplug product after use.
13. When unplugging, be sure to pull by the plug
and not the cord.
14.
Keep electrical plug dry and off of wet
surfaces.
15. Do not place or store where product can fall or
be pulled into swimming pool or body of water.
If product falls into water, unplug immediately.
DO NOT REACH INTO WATER. If water is
above the air intakes (see Figure 3, page 4) or
product is totally immersed in water, dispose
of heater properly.
16. Do not use near or place where standing water
can occur.
17. Do not hose down or pressure wash.
18. For outdoor use only in temperatures above
freezing.
19. Use product only for intended outdoor use as
described in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause
fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
20. Do not operate this product in the rain.
21.
Keep combustible and flammable materials,
such as gasoline and paint thinner, at least 3 ft
(0.9 m) from all sides of the product. DO NOT
place combustible liquids above the product.
Avoid spilling combustible liquids on the
product.
22. This product has hot and arcing or sparking
parts inside. Do not use where flammable
vapors are present
23. DO NOT insert or allow foreign objects to
enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this
may cause an electric shock or fire or damage
the product.
24. To prevent a possible fire, DO NOT block
air intakes in any manner. DO NOT use on
soft surfaces such as grass, wet soil or where
openings may become blocked.
25. Do not permanently block air exhaust in any
manner.
26. DO NOT locate product on top of carpet.
27. Warn children of the risk of death by electri
cal shock. Extreme caution is necessary when
any product is used by or near children or
animals.
28. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any
electrical or mechanical parts on this unit.
Unauthorized repairs or alterations of this
product may increase the risk of fire, electrical
shock or injury to persons. The inside of the
unit contains no user serviceable parts. All
servicing should be performed by qualified
personnel only.
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29. Use only in accordance with the local ordinances and codes.
30. This product is not to be used as the sole
support for an umbrella. Umbrella must be
supported by a table.
31. Do not use or install umbrella into product
at temperatures below freezing. A damaged
product could result in the risk of fire, electric
shock and injury to persons.
32. Do not use this at any elevation above floor
level. Do not place on a table.
33. Locate product so “ON” light can be easily seen
10 ft (3.05 m) around and 5 ft (1.52 m) above.
34.
If a table cloth is used on the table above the product, secure it to prevent movement due to wind.
35. Do not use in temperatures above 75° F
(28.9° C). Nuisance tripping of manual reset
thermal protector can occur.
36. Take precautions to prevent spilling drinks on
product.
37. If the product will not operate, see specific
instructions in Troubleshooting, page 6.
38. Save these instructions for future reference.
This product contains and/or
generates chemicals known to
the state of California to cause
cancer or birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
PRE-OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER
• Since 1971 the National Electric Code (NEC)
has required Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
devices on all outdoor circuits.
•
If your residence was built before 1971, check with
a qualified electrician to determine if a Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter protector exists.
• Do not use this product if the circuit does not
have a GFCI protection.
• Do not plug this product into an indoor circuit.
• Typical accepted GFCI devices are shown in
Figure 1.
• Avoid the use of an extension cord. Extension
cord may overheat and cause risk of fire. If you
must have an extension cord, the cord shall be
minimum size of 14 awg and not rated less than
1875 watts. Use only 3 wire cord type (3 prong
plug) marked for outdoor use.
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Test and
Reset
Buttons
GFCI Cord
Adapter
Figure 1 - GFCI Options
PLUG ADAPTER
IMPORTANT: This product must be used on a
grounded supply circuit.
An adapter as shown in Figure 2 is available for
connecting three-prong grounding type plugs to
two-slot receptacles. The green grounding lug
extending from the adapter must be connected to
a permanent ground such as a properly grounded
outlet box.
Metal
Screw
Cover of
Grounded
Outlet Box
Figure 2 - Plug Adapter
GENERAL INFORMATION
ARRANGEMENT OF MANUAL
This manual contains information and service
procedures to assist the service technician in
understanding and correcting problems on DESA
Heating Products Umbrella Stand and Electric
Foot Warmer. The first section of the manual
contains basic information concerning the operation of the different components in the heater.
This information should be reviewed by service
personnel to provide a basic understanding of how
the components function in the working system.
The Troubleshooting section of this manual is
intended to provide a quick reference concerning
conditions which result in customer complaints.
These procedures will help the service technician
quickly diagnose a malfunctioning heater. The
illustrations in this manual may not necessarily
depict the actual heater model and are intended
for reference ONLY.
TECHNICAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT
The Te chn ica l Serv ice Department, located
in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is committed to
assisting our Authorized Service Centers to increase their service knowledge so that they can
provide prompt, efficient service. This Service
Manual covers the majority of problems that are
associated with the heaters. However, as with
any product, certain problems can arise which
have not been covered. If such problems arise,
please call the Technical Service Departmentʼs
number, 1-866-672-6040 or visit our website at
www.desatech.com, to address these technical
problem areas. If you need assistance for ordering
parts, billing questions, etc. you should contact
1-866-672-6040.
SERVICE PREPARATION
A clean work area at the start of each job is essential for efficient service work. Heaters which are
extremely dirty should be cleaned prior to service.
Cleaning will occasionally uncover the problem
area. Tools needed for the job should be obtained
before work is started. Delays resulting from locating tools result in lost time and wages.
Use caution and common sense when working on
a heater. Always remember that electrical parts can
result in potential shock. Heater parts are hot dur
ing operation, which could result in burns.
TOOLS REQUIRED
In addition to common hand tools, the service
shop should have the following tools and instru
ments for proper repairing of the heaters. These
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instruments will be referred to throughout this
manual.
INSTRUMENT RANGE
1/4" Nut Driver N/A
3/16" Nut Driver N/A
11/32" Nut Driver N/A
1/8" Allen Wrench N/A
3/4" Open end wrench N/A
Torque Wrench N/A
Multimeter*
*Available at most electronic stores.
Multimeter
0-250 VAC/0-200 Ohm
PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Body
Lighted
On/Off
Power Cord
Tip
Switch
Access to
-
Thermal
Limit Switch
-
Push
Rod
Figure 3 - Umbrella Stand Warmer
Switch
Thumb
Screw
Air Intake
(opening
to bottom
of warmer)
Air Intakes
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Warm
Air
Exhaust
(Bottom
View)
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