Desa TC100R owner manual Ventilation, Specifications, Installation

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TC100R

PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER

VENTILATION

WARNING: Provide at least a 3 square foot opening of fresh, outside air while running heater. If proper fresh, outside air venti- lation is not provided, carbon monoxide poisoning can occur. Provide proper fresh, outside air ventilation before running heater.

FRESH OUTSIDE AIR OPENING REQUIREMENTS

HEATER

SQUARE FOOT

SIZE

OPENING

100,000 BTU/Hr

3.0

SPECIFICATIONS

Rating(BTU/Hr)

 

100,000

Fuel

Propane Vapor Only

Fuel Consumption

 

 

Gallons/Hour

 

1.1

Pounds/Hour

 

4.6

Supply Pressure (To Regulator)

Maximum

 

200 psi

Minimum, for

 

 

input adjustment

10 psi

Manifold Pressure

 

10.3" w.c.

Weight (Pounds)

 

23

Shipping Weight (Pounds) 30

Size - H x Dia. (Inches)

29.5 x 16

INSTALLATION

WARNING: Review and un- derstand the warnings in the Safety Information Section, page

2.They are needed to safely op- erate this heater. Follow all local codes when using this heater.

WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaks after installation or servicing. Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

1.Provide propane supply system (see Propane Supply, page 3).

2.Connect fuel gas fitting on hose/regu- lator assembly to propane tank(s). Turn fuel gas fitting counterclockwise into threads on tank. Tighten firmly using a wrench. IMPORTANT: Tighten regu- lator with vent pointing down. Point- ing vent down protects regulator from weather damage.

Supply Valve

Hose

Fuel Gas

Fitting Regulator

3.Connect hose to the valve inlet. Tighten firmly using 9/16" wrench. You must use the regulator supplied with heater even if propane tank has one.

Hose

Valve Inlet

Figure 3 - Hose and Valve Inlet

4.Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly. Note: If not opened slowly, excess-flow check valve on pro- pane tank may stop gas flow. If this hap- pens, close propane supply valve and open again slowly.

5.Check all connections for leaks. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak that must be corrected.

WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak that must be cor- rected. Correct all leaks at once.

Vent

6. Close propane supply valve.

 

(pointing

 

down)

 

 

Propane

 

Tank

Figure 2 - Regulator With Vent Pointing

Down

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