INSTALLATION

WARNING

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

WARNING

Test all gas piping 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 5).

2.Connect POL fitting on hose/regulator assembly to propane tank(s). Turn POL fitting counterclockwise into threads on tank. Tighten firmly using 7/8" wrench. IMPORTANT: Tighten regulator with vent pointing down. Pointing vent down protects regulator from weather damage.

Supply Valve

POL Fitting

 

Hose

Regulator

Vent

(pointing down)

Propane

Tank

Figure 2 - Regulator With Vent Pointing Down

3.Connect hose to the inlet connector. Tighten firmly using 9/16" wrench. IMPORTANT: Use extra hose or piping if needed. Install extra hose or piping between hose/regulator assembly and propane tank. You must use the regulator supplied with heater even if propane tank has one.

 

 

 

 

 

Hose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inlet Connector

LP-PFA/OV 008

 

 

Hose and Inlet Connector-LP275

 

 

Figure 3 - Hose and Inlet Connector

 

 

4. Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly. Note: If not opened

 

slowly, excess-flow check valve on propane tank will stop gas flow. If this

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happens, close propane supply valve and open again slowly.

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Desa TC275J, REM2000, RCP2000 owner manual Installation, Regulator With Vent Pointing Down