Desa BLP50VA - Manual (Page 3)

OWNER’S MANUAL
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PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Figure 1 - 50,000 BTU/Hr Model
UNPACKING
1. Remove all packing items applied to
heater for shipment. Keep plastic cover
caps (attached to inlet connector and
hose/regulator assembly) for storage.
2. Remove all items from carton.
3. Check all items for shipping damage.
If heater is damaged, promptly inform
dealer where you bought heater.
PROPANE SUPPLY
Propane gas and propane tank(s) are to be
furnished by the user.
Use this heater only with a propane vapor
withdrawal supply system. See Chapter 5 of
the Standard for Storage and Handling of
Liquefied Petroleum Gas, ANSI/NFPA 58
and/or CAN/CGA B149.2. Your local library
or fire department will have this booklet.
The amount of propane gas ready for use
from propane tanks varies. Two factors de-
cide this amount:
1. The amount of propane gas in tank(s)
2. The temperature of tank(s)
This heater is designed to operate with a
minimum 20-pound propane tank. You may
need two or more tanks or one larger tank in
colder weather. Use a 100-pound tank for
longer operation or in very cold weather.
Less gas is vaporized at lower temperatures.
Your local propane gas dealer will help you
select the proper supply system. The mini-
mum surrounding air temperature rating for
each heater is -20
°
F (-29
°
C).
Average Number Of
Temperature (
°
F) Tanks
At Tank Location (100-pound)
40
°
1
32
°
1
20
°
1
10
°
1
0
°
1
-10
°
2
-20
°
2
Power
Cord
Hose /
Regulator
Assembly
Valve
Inlet
Handle
Shell
Hot Air Outlet
(Front)
Fan Guard
Piezo
Ignitor
Button
Automatic
Control Valve
Knob
Motor
Heater Base