Installation; Ventilation - ProFitter RMC-FA300PF Operating Instructions & Parts Manual

ProFitter Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
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ProFitter
Propane Construction Heater

Installation

Review and under-
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stand all of the
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warnings in the Safety Information
Section on pages 1–3. They are required to
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operate this heater safely. Follow all local
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and state codes when operating this
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heater.
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After installing
all gas piping, and
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making the proper connections, be sure
to check for leaks. Apply a 50/50
mix ture of dish soap and water to
all connections. Bubbles forming are
evidence of a leak. Be sure to correct
all leaks at once!
1. Provide propane supply system as
outlined above.
2. Connect POL fitting on hose/regulator
assembly to propane tank(s) by turn ing
the fitting COUNTER CLOCKWISE
into the threads on the valve on top of
the tank. Finish by tightening firmly,
using 7/8" (22.2 mm) wrench.
IMPORTANT: To protect the regulator
from weather damage, tighten the
fitting with the black adjustment knob
pointing down.
POL Fitting
Supply
Valve
Propane/LP
Tank
Figure 3 – Regulator with Vent Pointing
Down
3. Connect female end of hose to the
inlet connector of the heater, and
tighten firmly with a wrench.
IMPORTANT: Use extra piping or hose
if necessary to connect the heater to the
gas supply, but always use the regulator
supplied with the heater.
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Figure 4 – Hose and Inlet Connector
4. Open supply valve on propane tank(s)
SLOWLY.
NOTE: If this valve is not opened slowly,
the excess flow check valve on the
tank will interrupt the gas flow. If this
happens, close the supply valve and
reopen slowly.
5. Adjust the regulator to between 7
and 10 PSIG.
PSIG or below 7 PSIG, or the heater may
not operate properly.
6. Check all connections for leaks.
leaks. Apply a 50/50 solution of liquid
dish soap and water to check all
Hose
connections. Correct all leaks
immediately.
7. Close propane supply valv
Regulator

Ventilation

Adjustment Knob
(Pointing Down)
ventilation requirements. If these
guidelines are not followed, carbon
monoxide poisoning can occur. Always
provide proper amounts of fresh air
before operating this heater.
Provide at least three square feet (0.28 m²)
of fresh, outside air for each 100,000 BTU/
Hr of rating. This heater requires
a fresh air opening of at least 11.25 square
feet (1.05 m²). Provide extra fresh air if
more heaters are being used.
NEVER LEAVE THE HEATER
UNATTENDED WHILE BURNING!
• Do not use this heater for heating
human living quarters.
Hose
• Use of direct-fired heaters in the
construction environment can result in
exposure to levels of CO, CO2, and
Inlet Connector
NO2 considered to be hazardous to
health and potentially life threatening.
• Do not use in unventilated areas
• Know the signs of CO and CO2
poisoning
- Headaches, stinging eyes
- Dizziness, disorientation
- Difficulty breathing, feels of being
suffocated
• Proper ventilation air exchange (OSHA
29 CFR 1926.57) to support combustion
Do not adjust the
and maintain acceptable air quality
regulator above 10
shall be provided in accordance with
OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926.154, ANSI
A10.10 Safety
Requirements for Temporary and
Never use an open
flame to check for
Portable Space Heating Devices and
Equipment used in the Construction
Industry or the Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Codes CSA B149.1
• Periodically monitor levels of CO, CO2
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and NO2 existing at the construction
site – at the minimum at the
Always follow the
minimum fresh air start of the shift and after 4 hours.
• Provide ventilation air exchange,
either natural or mechanical, as
required to maintain acceptable indoor
air quality
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3VE59C
WARNING
Air Quality Hazard
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