Installation - Desa BLP50VA Owner's Manual

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 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 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.
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WARNING: 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.
Propane
Supply
Valve
Propane
Tank
Figure 6 - Regulator Position
Knob
Valve Inlet
Hose
Figure 7 - Hose and Inlet Connector
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OWNER'S MANUAL
VENTILATION
WARNING: Provide at least a
1.5 square foot opening of fresh,
outside air while running heater.
If proper fresh, outside air venti-
lation is not provided, carbon
monoxide poisoning can occur.
Regulator
Provide proper fresh, outside air
ventilation before running heater.
Hose
Fuel Gas
Fitting