Desa SPC-54PHW, SPC-54PHB, SPC-54PHT, SPC-54PHS User Manual
Propane/LP Patio Heater
Owner’s Manual
86NH
WARNING: For
outdoor use only.
MODELS SPC-54PHW, SPC-54PHB, SPC-54PHT AND SPC-54PHS
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 fire, explosion, burn, asphyxiation, carbon monoxide
poisoning and/or electrical shock.
Only persons who can understand and follow the instructions should use or service this heater.
If you need assistance or heater information such as an instructions manual, labels, etc. contact the manufacturer.
Save this manual for future reference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specifications ...................................................... 2
Safety Information ............................................... 2
Propane/LP Safety ..............................................
Assembly Instructions ......................................... 5
Operating Instructions ......................................... 7
Storage ................................................................ 8
Servicing .............................................................. 8
Replacement Parts .............................................. 9
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Technical Service ................................................
Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List ....... 10
Warranty and Repair Service ............................ 12
SPECIFICATIONS
Rating 40,000 Btu/hr (11.7 kW)
Type of Gas Propane/LP Only
Gas Supply Pressure to regulator Maximum - 150 psi (1034.2 kPa) Minimum - 5 psi (34.5 kPa)
Gas Supply Pressure Regulator out 11" W.C. (2.74 kPa)
Ignition Piezo Ignition
Fuel Consumption 1.86 lbs./hr (.84 kg/hr)
Flame Safety Thermocouple Operated Gas Valve
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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 build
ing 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.
We cannot foresee every use which may be made
of our heaters. Check with your local fire safety
authority if you have questions about heater use.
Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and
heat producing products for specific uses. Your
local authorities can advise you about these.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Direct-Fired means
that all of the combustion products enter the heated
space. Even though this heater operates very close
to 100 percent combustion efficiency, it still pro
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duces small amounts of carbon monoxide. Some
people are more affected by carbon monoxide than
others. Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning
resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, and/or
nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not
be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Check
for proper ventilation and have heater serviced.
Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An odor-
making agent is added to propane gas. The odor
helps you detect a propane gas leak. However, the
odor added to propane gas can fade. Propane gas
may be present even though no odor exists.
This is a propane, direct-fired heater. Propane is
heavier than air. If propane leaks from a connection
or fitting, it sinks to the floor, collecting there with
the surrounding air, forming a potentially explosive
mixture. Obviously, propane leaks should be avoided,
so set up the propane supply with utmost care. Read
Propane/LP Safety, page 4 for additional informa
tion about detecting propane leaks. Leak check new
connections or reconnections with a soap and water
solution and follow all connection instructions herein.
Also, ask your propane dealer for advice on the
propane application and supply installation and ask
them to check it if there are any questions.
When the heater is to be operated in the presence of
other people the user is responsible for properly ac
quainting those present with the safety precautions
and instructions, and of the hazards involved.
Make certain you read and understand all warn
ings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your
guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.
1. Check the heater thoroughly for damage. DO
NOT operate a damaged heater.
2. DO NOT modify the heater or operate a heater
which has been modified from its original
condition.
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3. Use only propane/LP gas.
4. Use only VAPOR WITHDRAWAL propane
supply. The propane cylinder must be arranged
for vapor-withdrawal, in accordance with the
Compress Gas Associations, Small Propane
Bottle Assembly. If there is any question about
vapor withdrawal, ask your propane dealer.
5. Never use the heater if the ballast weight is
not assembled onto the base. The base must
be weighted to avoid tipping.
6. Use only the hose and regulator assembly
provided with the heater.
7. Inspect hose assembly before each use of the
heater. If there is excessive abrasion or wear,
or hose is cut, replace with hose assembly
listed on parts list before using heater.
8. This heater is for OUTDOOR USE ONLY,
even so, make sure that there is ample fresh air
ventilation. Do not use in buildings, garages
or other enclosed spaces.
9. If at any time gas odor is detected, IMMEDI
ATELY DISCONTINUE operation until the
source of gas has been located and corrected.
Read Propane Safety, page 4 for additional
information about detecting propane leaks.
10. Install the heater such that it is not directly
exposed to water spray, rain and/or dripping
water.
11. Maintain minimum clearance to people or
normal combustible material (like paper) of
3.6 ft. (1100 mm) from top and 2 ft. (609 mm)
from the reflector.
12. Operate only on a stable, level surface.
13. Do not spray aerosols near the heater during
use or shortly thereafter.
14. Do not clean heater with combustible or cor
rosive cleaners. Use warm, soapy water.
15. Check control compartment burners and cir
culation air passageways for free air passage,
make sure that there are no obstructions. These
areas are a common location for spider webs,
which can present a dangerous condition,
damage the heater and render it unsafe for
use. The heater must be checked if any of the
following conditions exist:
a) Gas smell along with predominate yellow
tipping of the burner.
b) Heater does not reach temperature.
c) Uneven burner glow.
d) Burner makes popping noises during nor
mal use, other than during shutdown.
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16. Use only soapy water (1 part liquid dishwashing detergent to 3 parts water) to conduct
leak tests whenever a propane cylinder is
connected. Bubbles indicate a leak.
17. Do not adjust gas regulator. If you are unsure
of your appliances gas type or pressure, call
a qualified service person.
18. Place the control knob on "OFF" position
when heater is not in use.
19. Always disconnect the gas supply after the
heater is turned "OFF".
20. Do not move, handle or service while hot or
burning.
21. Allow 45 minutes to cool down after use
before attempting to move heater.
22. Do not operate this appliance in windy con
ditions. Maximum allowable wind speed is
10 mph (16 Km/h).
23. Do not operate this appliance in temperature
conditions below 40° F (5° C).
24. Keep heater away from areas where flammable
liquids, vapors or solids are stored or used.
25. If operated in salt air environme nts, the
unit will require more frequent cleaning;
otherw ise, the longevity of the unit will
deteriorate rapidly. Use warm soapy water to
clean the unit.
26. Items or material, when stored under the
heater, will be subjected to radiant heat and
could be seriously damaged.
27. Use only in accordance with local codes, or in
the absence of local codes, with the National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1
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Any guard or other protective device
removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the heater.
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Surface temperatures become very
hot when operating heater. Children
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and adults should stay away to avoid
burns or clothing ignition.
Young children should be carefully
supervised when they are in the area
of the heater.
Clothing or other flammable mate
rials should not be hung from the
heater, or placed on or near heater.
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Installation and repair should be
done by a qualified service person.
The heater should be inspected
before use and at least annually by
a qualified service person. More
frequent cleanings may be required
as necessary. It is imperative that
control compartments, burners and
circulating air passageways of the
heater be kept clean.
CAUTION: The gas pressure
regulator provided with this appliance must be used. This regulator is set for an output pressure
of 11" W.C. (2.74 kPa).
PROPANE/LP SAFETY
WARNING: For outdoor
use only.
ASPHYXIATION HAZARD
• Do not use this heater for heating human
living quarters.
• Do not use in unventilated areas.
• The flow of combustion and ventilation
air must not be obstructed.
• Proper ventilation air must be provided
to support the combustion air require
ments of the heater being used.
• Refer to the Specifications, page 2, heater
data plate or contact DESA Heating Prod
ucts to determine combustion air ventila
tion 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 mon
oxide poisoning can include headaches
dizziness and difficulty in breathing.
ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
Tools Required:
• #2 Phillips Head Screwdriver 1
• Adjustable Wrench 2
Inspect 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 10 and 11).
POLE ASSEMBLY
1. Attach legs to base using two bolts, two lock
washers and two nuts (see Figure 1). Insert
bolts through legs and into top of base. Attach
lock washers and nuts from underneath base.
Finger tighten only. Repeat for each leg. Do
not fully tighten until next step.
2. Secure pole support to legs using two bolts,
two lock washers and two nuts. Repeat for
each leg. Wrench tighten nuts and bolts from
step 1 and 2.
3. Attach ballast weight to base using one, long
bolt, lock washer and nut (see Figure 1).
Pole
Support
Legs
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Base
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Ballast
Weight
Figure 1 - Base Assembly
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