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INSTALLATION

OWNER’S MANUAL

INSTALLATION

VENTILATION 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: Provide at least a 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.

Manual backgroundWARNING: 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.

Regulator

Propane

Supply

Valve

Propane

Hose

Tank

 

Fuel Gas

Fitting

Figure 6 - Regulator Position

VENTILATION

Manual background WARNING: Provide at least a

1.5square 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.

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: Position regu- lator so that hose leaving the regulator is in a horizontal position (see Figure 6). This places the regulator vent in the proper position to protect it from the weather.

3.Connect hose to valve inlet. Tighten firmly using a wrench. You must use the regulator supplied with heater.

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 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.

6.Close propane supply valve.

Knob

Valve Inlet

Hose

Figure 7 - Hose and Inlet Connector

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Desa RM50PVA owner manual Installation, Ventilation, WARNING Provide at least a