Propane Supply - Desa 30-80 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.
CAUTION: Never ignite and/
or run this heater uhnless the
shells are fully extended and
locked into position.
OUTER SHELL
IMPORTANT: When the heater is first removed
from carton, the outer shell is in the down posi-
tion. Protect hands before lifting outer shell. Never
grasp bare metal without hand protection.
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CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
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 4).
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: Tighten regulator with vent
pointing down. Pointing vent down protects
regulator from weather damage.
3. Connect hose to the valve inlet. Tighten firmly
using a wrench. You must use the regulator sup-
plied with heater even if propane tank has one.
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Outer
Shell
Figure 2 - Lifting Outer Shell
3 Screws
per Clip
113811-01A