Installation; Important; Ventilation - DESA Heating Products BLP55VA Manual Del Propietário

WARNING: Review and un-
derstand the warnings in the
Safety section, page 2. They are
needed to safely operate this
heater. Follow all local codes
when using this heater.
WARNING: Test all gas piping
and connections for leaks after
installing 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 connector fitting on hose/
regulator assembly to propane tank(s).
Turn counterclockwise into threads on tank
valve. Tighten firmly using wrench.
IMPORTANT: Tighten regulator with vent
pointing down. Pointing vent down pro-
tects regulator from weather damage.
3. Connect hose to inlet connector. Tighten
firmly using a wrench.
IMPORTANT: Extra hose or piping may be
used if needed. Install extra hose or piping
between hose/regulator assembly and
propane tank. You must use the regulator
supplied with heater.
WARNING: Follow the mini-
mum fresh, outside air ventila-
tion requirements. If proper
fresh, outside air ventilation is
not provided, carbon monoxide
poisoning can occur. Provide
proper fresh, outside air ventila-
tion before running heater.
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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.
6. Close propane supply valve.
Supply
Valve
Propane
Tank
Figure 3 - Regulator With Vent Pointing
Figure 4 - Hose and Inlet Connector
(Heater may vary from illustration)

VentiLation

Provide a fresh air opening of at least
three square feet for each 100,000 Btu/Hr
(105,500 k/j) rating. Provide extra fresh air
if more heaters are being used.
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Regulator
Fuel Gas
Connector
Down
Hose
Inlet Connector
Hose
Vent
(pointing
down)
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