Desa BLP155AT owner manual Ventilation Operation, To Start Heater

VENTILATION

OPERATION

4.Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly. Note: If not opened slowly, excess-flow check valve on propane tank may stop gas flow. If this happens, 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 mix- ture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak that must be corrected. Correct all leaks at once.

6. Close propane supply valve.

!WARNING

Provide at least a 1.5 square foot opening of fresh, outside air while running heater. If proper fresh, outside air ventila- tion is not provided, carbon monoxide poisoning can occur. Provide proper fresh, outside air ventilation before running heater.

!WARNING

Review and understand the warnings in the Safety Informa- tion section, pages 2 and 3. They are needed to safely operate this heater. Follow all local codes when using this heater.

To Start Heater

1.Follow all installation, ventilation, and safety information.

2.Locate heater on stable and level surface. Make sure strong drafts do not blow into front or rear of heater.

3.Plug power cord of heater into a three-prong, grounded extension cord. Extension cord must be at least six feet long. Extension cord must be UL listed.

Extension Cord Wire Size Requirements

Up to 50 feet long, use 18 AWG rated cord.

51 to 100 feet long, use 16 AWG rated cord.

101 to 200 feet long, use 14 AWG rated cord.

4.Plug extension cord into a 120 volt/60 hertz, 3-hole, grounded outlet. Motor will start. Fan will turn, forcing air out front of heater.

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