Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 10542 Desa
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www.desatech.com 113680-01A 2 WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service, or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 3 SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this heater. Im- proper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, elec- trical shock, and carbon mon- oxide poisoning.
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 4 6. Keep all air openings in front and bottom of heater clear and free of debris. This will in- sure enough air for proper combustion. 7. If heater shuts off, do not relight until you pro- vide fresh, outside air . If heater keeps shut- ting off, have it serviced.
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 5 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight con- struction unless provisions are provided for adequate combus- tion and ventilation air.
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 6 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a con- fined or unconfined space.
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 7 Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining un- confined space.
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 8 INSTALLATION ITEMS Before installing heater , make sure you have the items listed below . • for propane/LP gas, external regulator (supplied by installer) • piping (c.
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 9 INSTALLATION Continued THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB (Thermostat Models Only) The thermostat sensing bulb has been placed be- low the heater . 1. Place clamp on thermostat sensing bulb as shown in Figure 5. Clamp is provided in hard- ware package.
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 10 18 3 / 4 " Min. 12 1 / 2 " Min. 13" 18 3 / 4 " Min. 9" Min. Adjoining Wall 13" Adjoining Wall Only Insert Mounting Screws Through Last Hole On Each End Only Insert Mounting Screws Through Last Hole On Each End Floor Floor 9" 20 1 / 2 " Min.
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 11 Figure 12 - Installing Bottom Mounting Screws Side View Front View Wall Spacer Heater Installing Bottom Mounting Screws 1. Locate two bottom mounting holes. These holes are near bottom on back panel of heater (see Figure 12).
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 12 CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: This appliance requires a 3/8" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator. WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes.
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 13 CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections, internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing or servicing. Cor- rect all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak.
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 14 Figure 18 - Checking Gas Joints for Propane/LP Gas Equipment Shutoff Valve Propane/LP Supply Tank Figure 17 - Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas Equipment Shutoff Valve Gas Meter INSTALLATION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 15 5. Press in control knob and turn counter - clockwise to the PILOT position. Keep control knob pressed in for five (5) seconds (see Figure 19). Note: Y ou may be running this heater for the first time after hooking up to gas sup- ply .
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 16 OPERATING HEATER Continued WHA T T O DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier fr om a neighbor’s phone.
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 17 Figure 22 - Pilot (actual pilot may vary) 6. With control knob pr essed in, push down and release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the front of the burner . If needed, keep pressing igni- tor button until pilot lights.
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 18 BURNER FLAME PATTERN WARNING: If yellow tipping occurs, your heater could pro- duce increased levels of carbon monoxide. NOTICE: Do not mistake orange flames with yellow tipping. Dirt or other fine particles enter the heater and burn causing brief patches of orange flame.
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 19 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and cir- culating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these ar- eas of heater before each use.
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 20 TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servic- ing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot.
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 21 OBSERVED PROBLEM ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released Burner does not light after ODS/ pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during com- bustion REMEDY 1. Press in control knob fully 2 .
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 22 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Yellow flame during burner com- bustion Slight smoke or odor during ini- tial operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture POSSIBLE CAUSE 1.
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 23 WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 24 SPECIFICATIONS 10548 10546 10542/10544 Btu (V ariable) 15,000/30,000 10,000/20,000 5,000/10,000 T ype Gas Natural Natural Natural Ignition Piezo Piezo Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 3" W .C. 3" W .C. 3" W .
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 25 SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low • pilot will not stay lit • burner will have delayed ignition • heater will not produce specified heat • propane/LP gas supply may be low Y ou may feel your gas pressure is too low .
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 26 2 25 4 3 5 22 10 11 1 26 9 24 16 6 8 19 27 28 15 21 17 7 20 18 14 13 12 23 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 10,000 BTU/HR MANUAL CONTROL MODELS 10542 AND 10543 19-1 19-2 19-1.
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 27 PARTS LIST 10,000 BTU/HR MANUAL CONTROL MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater . When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. PART NUMBER KEY 10542 10543 NO.
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 28 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 10,000, 20,000, AND 30,000 BTU/HR TERMOSTAT MODELS 10544, 10545, 10546, 10547, 10548 AND 10549 3 7 6 4 1 11 5 24 27 10 22 19 26 17 8 21 9 13 .
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 29 PARTS LIST 10,000, 20,000, AND 30,000 BTU/HR TERMOSTAT MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater . When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual.
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 30 ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer . If they can not supply these accessories, ei- ther contact your nearest Parts Central (see page 31) or call DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information.
www.desatech.com 113680-01A 31 Tool & Equipment Company 1348 Dixwell A venue Hamden, CT 06514-0322 1-800-397-7553 203-248-7553 Parts Department Portable Heater Parts 342 N. County Rd. 400 East V alparaiso, IN 46383-9704 All States 219-462-7441 1-888-619-7060 sales@portableheaterparts.
Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory . W e reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty . W e make no other warranty , expressed or implied.
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