Desa RCLP375B Manuel D'utilisation page 4

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
At Tank 100 lb.(45 Kg)
40 (4.4) 3
32 (0) (Use larger tank
below 40°F [4.4°C])
20 (-6.7) (Use larger tank
below 40°F [4.4°C])
9(-18) (Use larger tank
below 40°F [4.4°C])
-10 (-23) (Use larger tank
below 40°F [4.4°C])
-20 (-29) (Use larger tank
below 40°F [4.4°C])
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 -20°F (-29°C).
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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 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.
POL Fitting
Supply
Valve
Propane
Tank
Figure 3 - Regulator With Adjustment
Knob Pointing Down
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Figure 4 - Hose and Inlet Connector
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. 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.
regulator below 7 psig (48 kPa) or
above 20 psig (138 kPa). Heater
may not run properly.
Regulator
Figure 5 - Adjustable Regulator Set At 7
Hose
psig (48 kPa)
6. Check all connections for leaks.
Regulator
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
Adjustment Knob
once.
(pointing down)
7. Close propane supply valve.
Hose
Inlet
Connector
WARNING: Do not adjust
5
10
15
20
WARNING: Never use an open
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