Installation - Desa RCP80 Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION

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Review and understand the warnings in the Safety Informa-
tion section, pages 2 and 3. They are needed to safely oper-
ate this heater. Follow all local codes when using this heater.
Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installa-
tion or servicing. Correct all leaks at once.
1. Provide propane supply system (see Propane Supply, page 5).
2. Connect POL fitting on hose/regulator assembly to propane tank(s). Turn POL
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.
Supply Valve
Figure 2 - Regulator With Vent Pointing Down
3. Connect hose to the inlet connector. Tighten firmly using a wrench.
IMPORTANT: Use extra hose or piping if needed. Install extra hose or piping
between hose/regulator assembly and propane tank. You must use the regula-
tor supplied with heater even if propane tank has one.
Inlet Connector
Figure 3 - Hose and Inlet Connector
4. Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly. Note: If not opened
slowly, excess-flow check valve on propane tank will stop gas flow. If this
happens, close propane supply valve and open again slowly.
WARNING
WARNING
POL Fitting
Propane
Tank
Hose
Regulator
Vent
(pointing down)
Hose
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