Desa BLP100 Owner's Manual

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102370-01K4For more information, visit www.desatech.comFor more information, visit www.desatech.comPROPANE SUPPLYPropane gas and propane tank(s) are to be furnished by the user.Use this heater only with a propane vapor withdrawal supplysystem. See Chapter 5 of the Standard for Storage and Handling ofLiquefied Petroleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58 and the Propane Instal-lation Code CAN/CGA B149.2. Your local library or fire depart-ment will have this booklet.The amount of propane gas ready for use from propane tanks varies.Two factors decide this amount:1. The amount of propane gas in tank(s)2. The temperature of tank(s)The chart below shows the number of 100 pound tanks needed to runthis heater.Temperature(°F) Number of tanks,at Tank 100,000 Btu/Hr32° 220° 210° 30° 3-10° (Use larger tank)-20° (Use larger tank)Less gas is vaporized at lower temperatures. You may need two ormore 100 pound tanks or one larger tank in colder weather. Yourlocal propane gas dealer will help you select the proper supplysystem. The minimum surrounding air temperature rating for eachheater is -20°F (-29°C).INSTALLATIONWARNING: Review and understand the warningsin theSafety Information section, page 2. They areneeded to safely operate this heater. Follow all localcodes when using this heater.1. Provide propane supply system (see Propane Supply above).2. Connect fuel gas connector fitting on hose/regulator assemblyto propane tank(s). Turn counterclockwise into threads on tankvalve. Tighten firmly using wrench.IMPORTANT: Tightenregulator with vent pointing down. Pointing vent down pro-tects regulator from weather damage.WARNING: Test all gas piping and connectionsfor leaks after installing or servicing. Never use anopen flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture ofliquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles formingshow a leak. Correct all leaks at once.3. Connect hose to inlet connector. Tighten firmly using a wrench.IMPORTANT: Extra hose or piping may be used if needed. In-stall extra hose or piping between hose/regulator assembly andpropane tank. You must use the regulator supplied with heater.4. Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly.Note: Ifnot opened slowly, excess-flow check valve on propane tankwill stop gas flow. If this happens, close propane supply valveand open again slowly.5. Check all connections for leaks.6. Close propane supply valve.Figure 3 - Regulator With Vent Pointing DownHoseRegulatorVent(pointingdown)Fuel GasConnectorSupplyValvePropaneTankFigure 4 - Hose and Inlet Connector100,000 Btu/HrModel ShownHoseInletConnectorWARNING: Follow the minimum fresh, outside airventilation requirements. If proper fresh, outside airventilation is not provided, carbon monoxide poison-ing can occur. Provide proper fresh, outside airventilation before running heater.Provide a fresh air opening of at least three square feet for each100,000 Btu/Hr rating. Provide extra fresh air if more heaters arebeing used.VENTILATIONPROPANE SUPPLYINSTALLATIONVENTILATION