CANADIAN RCLP155B
PROPANE CONSTRUCTION HEATER
PROPANE
SUPPLY
Propane gas and propane tank(s) are to be furnished by the user.
Use this heater only with a propane vapor withdrawal supply system. See Chapter 5 of the Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58
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: 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.
6.Close propane supply valve.
and/or CAN/CGA B149.2. Your local library or fire department will have this booklet.
The amount of propane gas ready for use from propane tanks varies. Two factors de- cide this amount:
WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Never use an open flame to check for a leak.
Regulator
Supply
Valve
Hose
1.The amount of propane gas in tank(s)
2.The temperature of tank(s)
The chart below shows the number of 45 kg (100 lb) tanks needed to run this heater.
Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
Propane | Vent | |
Tank | ||
(pointing | ||
| ||
| over hose) | |
| POL Fitting |
Do not operate this product with any tank smaller than 45 kg (100 lb).
Temperature ˚C (°F) | Number of |
At Tank Location | tanks |
0 (32) | 2 |
6.7 (20) | 2 |
3 | |
3 | |
(Use larger | |
tank) |
Less gas is vaporized at lower temperatures. You may need two or more 45 kg (100 lb) tanks or one larger tank in colder weather. Your local propane gas dealer will help you select the proper supply system. The mini- mum
1.Provide propane supply system (see Propane Supply, column 1).
2.Connect POL fitting on hose/regulator assembly to propane tank(s). Turn POL fitting counterclockwise into threads on tank. Tighten firmly using wrench. Tighten regulator with vent pointing over the hose (see Figure 3).
3.Connect hose to inlet connector. Tighten firmly using a wrench (see Fig- ure 4).
IMPORTANT: Extra hose or piping may be used if needed. Install extra hose or piping between hose/regulator assembly and propane tank. You must use the regulator supplied with heater .
4.Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly. Note: If not opened slowly,
5.Check all connections for leaks.
Figure 3 - Regulator With Vent Pointing Over Hose
Hose
Inlet Connector
Figure 4 - Hose and Inlet Connector
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