Desa RCLP50-F Owner's Manual page 5

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
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/regulator
assembly to propane tank(s). Turn fuel gas
fitting counterclockwise into threads on tank.
Tighten firmly using a wrench. IMPORTANT:
Position regulator 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 propane tank may stop
gas flow. If this happens, close propane supply
valve and open again slowly.
5. Check all connections for leaks. Apply mix-
ture of liquid soap and water to gas joints.
Bubbles forming show a leak that must be
corrected.
6. Close propane supply valve.
Regulator
Propane
Supply Valve
Propane
Tank
Figure 6 - Regulator Position
105339-01C
Fuel Gas
Fitting
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Knob
Valve Inlet
Figure 7 - Hose and Inlet Connector
Hose
Hose
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