Propane Supply; Ventilation; Installation - Factory Buys Direct FBDFA125V Manual Del Propietário

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 decide
this amount:
1. The amount of propane gas in tank(s)
2. The temperature of tank(s)
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.
WARNING: Review and un-
derstand the warnings in the
Safety, page 3. They are needed
to safely operate this heater. Fol-
low all local codes when using
this heater.
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 noncorrosive
leak detection fluid to all joints.
Bubbles forming show a leak.
Correct all leaks at once.
1. Provide propane supply system (see

Propane Supply).

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PROPANE SUPPLY
The chart below shows the number of 100 lb
(45 kg) tanks needed to run this heater.
20° F (-7° C) to -0° F (-18° C)
Less gas is vaporized at lower temperatures.
You may need a larger tank in colder weather.
Your local propane gas dealer will help you
select the proper supply system.

VENTILATION

air opening of at least a 3 ft
(0.91 m
Hr (105,500 k/j) rating. Provide
extra fresh air if more heaters
are being used.

INSTALLATION

2. Connect POL fitting on hose/regulator
Propane Supply
Valve
Propane
Tank
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Average Temp
At Tank Location
Above 20° F (-7° C)
WARNING: Provide a fresh
) for each 100,000 Btu/
2
assembly to propane tank(s). Turn POL
fitting counterclockwise into threads on
tank. Tighten firmly using wrench.
IMPORTANT: Position regulator so that
hose leaving the regulator is in a hori-
zontal position (see Figure 4). This places
the regulator vent in the proper position to
protect it from the weather.
Figure 4 - Regulator Position
No. Of Tanks
100 lb (45 kg)
2
3
2
Hose
Regulator
POL
Fitting
200187-01A