CANADIAN MODEL RCLP375B
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 and/or CAN/CGA B149.2. Your local li- brary or fire department will have this book- let.
The amount of propane gas ready for use from propane tanks varies. Two factors de- cide 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 (45 kg) tanks needed to run this heater.
Do not operate this product with any tank smaller than 100 pounds (45 kg).
Temperature °F(°C) No. of Tanks
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40 | (4.4) | 3 |
32 | (0) | (Use larger tank |
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20 | (Use larger tank | |
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Less gas is vaporized at lower temperatures. You may need a larger tank in colder weather. Your local propane gas dealer will help you select the proper supply system. The mini- mum surrounding air temperature rating for each heater is
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 installing 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 above).
2.Connect POL fitting on hose/regulator assembly to propane tank(s). Turn POL fitting counterclockwise into threads on tank. Tighten firmly using
wrench. IMPORTANT: Tighten regu- lator with black adjustment knob point- ing down. Pointing adjustment knob down protects regulator from weather damage.
3.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 assembly and propane tank. You must use the regulator supplied with the heater.
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Figure 3 - Regulator With Adjustment Knob Pointing Down
Hose
Inlet
Connector
Figure 4 - Hose and Inlet Connector
4.Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly. Note: If not opened slowly,
5.Adjust regulator between 7 and 20 psig
(48 and 138 kPa) (see Figure 5). Note: Higher regulator setting will allow heater to produce more heat.
WARNING: Do not adjust regulator below 7 psig (48 kPa) or above 20 psig (138 kPa). Heater may not run properly.
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Regulator 
Figure 5 - Adjustable Regulator Set At 7 psig (48 kPa)
6.Check all connections for leaks.
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.
7.Close propane supply valve.
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