106179-01E4For more information, visit www.desatech.comFor more information, visit www.desatech.com1. Provide propane supply system (see Propane Supply, page 3).2. Connect fuel gas fitting on hose/regulator assembly to pro-pane tank(s). See Figure 2. Turn fuel gas fitting counterclock-wise into threads on tank. Tighten firmly using a wrench.IM-PORTANT: Tighten regulator with vent pointing down. Point-ing vent down protects regulator from weather damage.3. Connect hose to the valve inlet (see Figure 3). Tighten firmlyusing a wrench. You must use the regulator supplied with heatereven if propane tank has one.INSTALLATIONPROPANE MODEL TC100VRFigure 3 - Hose and Valve InletWARNING: Test all gas piping and connectionsfor leaks after installation 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.WARNING: Review and understand the warningsin theSafety Information section, page 2. They areneeded to safely operate this heater. Follow all localcodes when using this heater.Figure 2 - Regulator With Vent Pointing DownWARNING: Never use an open flame to check fora leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to alljoints. Bubbles forming show a leak that must becorrected. Correct all leaks at once.Propane TankSupply ValveFuel GasFittingHoseRegulatorVent (pointingdown)VENTILATIONWARNING: Provide at least a 3 square foot open-ing of fresh, outside air while running heater. If properfresh, outside air ventilation is not provided, carbonmonoxide poisoning can occur. Provide proper fresh,outside air ventilation before running heater.FRESH OUTSIDE AIR OPENING REQUIREMENTSHEATER SQUARE FOOTSIZE OPENING100,000 Btu/Hr 3.0HoseValve InletNATURAL GAS SUPPLY(FOR MODEL TC100VRNG)You must provide the natural gas supply and the connections to the heater.The natural gas supply must have a capacity of 100 scfh at 6 incheswater column to 14 inches water column.Consult your natural gas supplier for proper sizing of the natural gassupply lines.Follow all local ordinances and codes. In the absence of localordinances and codes, refer to the National Fuel Gas Code Hand-book, NFPA54/ANS Z223.1 and the Natural Gas Installation Code,CAN/CGA B149.2.4. Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly.Note: Ifnot opened slowly, excess-flow check valve on propane tankmay stop gas flow. If this happens, you may hear a click insidethe regulator assembly, this is the check valve closing. To resetthe excess flow check valve, close propane supply valve andopen again slowly.5. Check all connections for leaks. Apply mixture of liquid soapand water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak that mustbe corrected.NATURAL GAS MODEL TC100VRNGWARNING: Test all gas piping and connectionsfor leaks after installation 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.WARNING: Review and understand the warningsin theSafety Information section, pages 2 and 3. Theyare needed to safely operate this heater. Follow alllocal codes when using this heater.6. Close propane supply valve.NATURAL GAS SUPPLY (For Model TC100VRNG)VENTILATIONINSTALLATION