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NUMBER OF TANKS REQUIRED
Average Temperature (°F)
At Tank Location 32° 20° 10° 0° -10°
(0°C) (-7°C) (-12°C) (-18°C) (-23°C)
5070A751 (40,000 BTU/Hr.) 1-20# 1-40# 1-100# 2-100# 3-100#
5075A751 (80,000 BTU/Hr.) 1-100# 2-100# 2-100# 3-100# 3-100#
Less gas is vaporized at lower temperatures. You may need two or more 100-pound tanks
or one larger tank in colder weather. Your local propane gas dealer will help you select the
proper supply system.
WARNING
Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after preparation 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 before
using product.
1. Determine propane supply needed. (See Propane Supply).
2. Connect hose to inlet connector. Tighten firmly in clockwise direction using
9
/
16" wrench.
PROPANE
SUPPLY
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VENTILATION
PREPARATION
WARNING
Provide at least a 3-square-foot (0.3 m
2
) opening of fresh, outside air while
running heater. If proper outside air ventilation is not provided, carbon
monoxide poisoning can occur. Provide proper outside air ventilation before
running heater.
Hose and Inlet Connector
Tighten with Wrench
The chart below shows the minimum number of 20-pound or larger tanks needed to run
these heaters at the temperature indicated for at least 10 hours. Do not operate them with
tanks smaller than indicated. Reduced performance will result.