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Propane Gas Models

40-60-80,000 Btu/Hr

Natural Gas Models

50-70-100,000 Btu/Hr

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.

PROPANE AND NATURAL
GAS CONSTRUCTION HEAVY
DUTY RADIANT HEATERS

OWNER’S MANUAL

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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 MONOX-
IDE 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................ 2

UNPACKING ............................................................................... 3

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ..................................................... 3

THEORY OF OPERATION ......................................................... 3

PROPANE SUPPLY .................................................................... 3

NATURAL GAS SUPPLY ............................................................ 4

VENTILATION ............................................................................. 4

INSTALLATION ........................................................................... 4

OPERATION ............................................................................... 5

STORAGE ................................................................................... 6

MAINTENANCE .......................................................................... 6

SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................... 6

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................ 7

ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST ......... 8

REPLACEMENT PARTS .......................................................... 10

ACCESSORY ............................................................................ 10

TECHNICAL SERVICE ............................................................. 10

OWNER’S REGISTRATION PAGE ............................................ 11

WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE ........................ Back Cover

Summary of Contents for TC100VR

Page 1: ...THIS HEATER CAN RESULT IN DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE FROM HAZARDS OF FIRE EXPLOSION BURN ASPHYXIATION CARBON MONOX IDE 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 TABLE OF CON...

Page 2: ...e certain you read and understand all warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater Install and use heater with care Follow all local ordinances and codes In the absence of local ordinances and codes refer to the Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas ANSI NFPA 58 and the Natural Gas Installation Code CAN CGA B149 2 This ...

Page 3: ...s to the heater by a minimum 3 4 inch i d hose or flexible connector User must supply hose or flexible connector The length should be no more than 10 feet long The natural gas moves through the regulator and out the nozzle The Ignition System The ignitor lights the pilot fuel supply TheAutomaticControlSystem Theautomaticcontrolvalveshuts off the heater if the flame goes out PROPANE SUPPLY FOR MODE...

Page 4: ...tion is not provided carbon monoxidepoisoningcanoccur Provideproperfresh outside air ventilation before running heater FRESH OUTSIDE AIR OPENING REQUIREMENTS HEATER SQUARE FOOT SIZE OPENING 100 000 Btu Hr 3 0 Hose Valve Inlet NATURAL GAS SUPPLY FOR MODEL TC100VRNG Youmustprovidethenaturalgassupplyandtheconnectionstotheheater The natural gas supply must have a capacity of 100 scfh at 6 inches water...

Page 5: ...o the LOW position see Figure 6 or 7 6 With the control knob pushed all the way in press and release the ignitorbutton Keeppressingignitorbuttonuntiltheburnerlights Hold control knob down for a maximum of 15 seconds while attempting ignition If heater does not ignite release control knob and wait 3 minutes before attempting reignition 7 After ignition hold control knob down for about 30 seconds Th...

Page 6: ...ausing a roaring noise If flashback occurs turn heater off After burner tube cools restart the heater OPERATION Continued OPERATION STORAGE MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS PROPANE MODEL TC100VR Rating Btu Hr LOW 40 000 MED 60 000 HIGH 100 000 Fuel Propane Vapor Only Fuel Consumption Gallons Hour 44 Minimum 1 1 Maximum Pounds Hour 1 86 Minimum 4 6 Maximum Supply Pressure To Regulator Maxi...

Page 7: ... model only Open propane supply valve slowly 2 Close propane supply valve on propane tank and reopen slowly 3 Replace burner orifice 4 Check to assure ignitor electrode gap is 15 Check wire lead for damage Re place ignitor and or ignitor electrode as necessary 5 Install 9 volt battery in electronic ignitor 1 Relight hold automatic control valve button in 45 seconds 2 Propane model only Check propa...

Page 8: ...ch com ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS TC100VR TC100VRNG 7 1 2 4 14 15 3 11 6b 10 5 9 8 12 13 6a used only if heater does not have electronic ignition 7 Model TC100VRNG Only Natural Gas 4 Flame Spreader Model TC100VRNG Only Natural Gas ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models TC100VR and TC100VRNG ...

Page 9: ...cator 1 5 107374 01 107374 01 Thermocouple Kit 1 6a 102445 01 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 1 6b 111418 01 111418 01 Electronic Ignitor 1 7 106184 01 106184 02 Burner Kit 1 8 104145 02 104145 02 Top Disk 1 9 103898 03 103898 03 Shell 1 10 106165 01 106165 01 Base Shield 1 11 106168 01 106168 02 Base 1 12 Emitter 1 13 106174 01 106174 02 Ignitor Electrode 1 14 104115 01 1 2 NPT to 1 4 NPT Bushing 1 15 10...

Page 10: ...uthorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s either contact your nearest Parts Cen tral 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 TECHNICAL SERVICE Youmayhavefurtherquestionsaboutthisheater Ifso contactDESA HeatingProducts Techni...

Page 11: ...Dyna Glo Dura Heat Paulin Coleman Vogelzang American Other ___________________________________ 12 Who selected the product Male Female Both 13 Level of Education of Purchaser High School Vocation Technical School Some College Completed College Graduate School 14 Age of Purchaser Under 20 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 or Over 15 Buyer s total annual household income Under 19 999 20 000 to 34 999 35 00...

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Page 14: ...ER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE DESA Heating Products assumes no responsibility for indirect incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and yo...

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