Ventilation; Operation - Desa BLP155AT Owner's Manual

VENTILATION

OPERATION

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4. Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly. Note: If not opened
slowly, excess-flow check valve on propane 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.
Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mix-
ture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak that must be corrected. Correct all leaks at
once.
6. Close propane supply valve.
Provide at least a 1.5 square foot opening of fresh, outside
air while running heater. If proper fresh, outside air ventila-
tion is not provided, carbon monoxide poisoning can occur.
Provide proper fresh, outside air ventilation before running
heater.
Review and understand the warnings in the Safety Informa-
tion section, pages 2 and 3. They are needed to safely
operate this heater. Follow all local codes when using this
heater.
To Start Heater
1. Follow all installation, ventilation, and safety information.
2. Locate heater on stable and level surface. Make sure strong drafts do not blow
into front or rear of heater.
3. Plug power cord of heater into a three-prong, grounded extension cord.
Extension cord must be at least six feet long. Extension cord must be UL
listed.
Extension Cord Wire Size Requirements
Up to 50 feet long, use 18 AWG rated cord.
51 to 100 feet long, use 16 AWG rated cord.
101 to 200 feet long, use 14 AWG rated cord.
4. Plug extension cord into a 120 volt/60 hertz, 3-hole, grounded outlet. Motor
will start. Fan will turn, forcing air out front of heater.
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