Propane Supply; Ventilation; Installation - Desa TB100 Manuel Du Propriétaire

PROPANE SUPPLy

Propane/LP gas and propane/LP tank(s) are
to be furnished by the user.
Use this heater only with a propane/LP vapor
withdrawal supply system. See Chapter 5
of the Standard for Storage and Handling
of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58
and the Natural Gas and Propane Installation
Code CSA B149.1. Your local library or fire
department will have these booklets.
The amount of propane/LP gas ready for use
from propane/LP tanks varies. Two factors
decide this amount:
1. The amount of propane gas in tank(s)
. The temperature of tank(s)
The chart below shows the number of 100 lb
(45 kg) tanks needed to run this heater.
Temperature
at tank location
above 0° F (-7° C)
0° F (-7° C) to -0 (-18° C)
Less gas is vaporized at lower temperatures.
You may need a larger tank in colder weather.
Your local propane/LP gas dealer will help you
select the proper supply system.

VENTILATION

warninG: Follow the mini-
mum fresh, outside air ventila-
tion requirements. If proper
fresh, outside air ventilation is
not provided, carbon monoxide
poisoning can occur. Provide
proper fresh, outside air ventila-
tion before running heater.
Provide a fresh air opening of at least
three square feet for each 100,000 Btu/Hr
(105,500 k/j) rating. Provide extra fresh air
if more heaters are being used.
119143-01B
number of tanks
Models
55 85 125/170
1 1 
1  3
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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 piping
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/LP supply system (see
Propane/LP Supply).
2. Connect POL fitting on hose/regulator
assembly to propane/LP tank(s). Turn
POL fitting counterclockwise into threads
on tank. Tighten firmly using a wrench.
IMPORTANT: Tighten regulator with vent
pointing down. Pointing vent down pro-
tects regulator from weather damage.
3. Connect hose to inlet connector of heater.
Tighten firmly using a wrench.
IMPORTANT: Extra hose or piping may be
used if needed. Install extra hose or piping
between propane/LP tank and regulator.
You must ensure a minimum of 25 psig
at the inlet of the regulator. You must use
the regulator supplied with the heater.
Supply
POL Fitting
Valve
Propane
Tank
Figure 5 - Regulator With Vent Pointing
Hose
Regulator
Connector
Vent (pointing
down)
Fuel Gas
Connector
Down
To
Heater
Inlet
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