Desa SBLP155AT Owner's Manual

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103014-01L4For more information, visit www.desatech.comFor more information, visit www.desatech.comPROPANE SUPPLYINSTALLATIONPROPANE 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. Your local library or firedepartment 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.Do not operate this product with any tank smaller than 100 pounds.Temperature (°F) Number of tanksat tank location (150,000 Btu/Hr)32 220 210 30 3-10 (Use larger-20 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.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.1. Provide propane supply system (see Propane Supply, above).2. Connect POL fitting on hose/regulator assembly to propanetank(s). Turn POL fitting counterclockwise into threads ontank. Tighten firmly using wrench. Tighten regulator withvent pointing down.Figure 4 - Hose and Inlet ConnectorHoseInlet ConnectorFigure 3 - Regulator With Vent Pointing DownPropaneTankHoseRegulatorVent(pointing down)POL FittingSupplyValve3. Connect hose to inlet connector. Tighten firmly using a wrench.IMPORTANT: Extra hose or piping may be used if needed.Install extra hose or piping between hose/regulator assemblyand propane tank. You must use the regulator supplied withheater.4. Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly.Note: If not opened slowly, excess-flow check valve onpropane tank may stop gas flow. If this happens, close pro-pane supply valve and open again slowly.5. Check all connections for leaks.WARNING: Never use an open flame to check fora leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to alljoints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct allleaks at once.6. Close propane supply valve.