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Figure 1 - Tent Heater
Top
Power.Cord
Hose.and.
Regulator.
Assembly
Gas.Inlet
Handle
Thermostat.
Knob
ON/OFF.
Switches
Receptacle
ProPane SUPPLy
ProdUcT idenTiFicaTion
1.. The.amount.of.propane.gas.in.tank(s)
2.. The.temperature.of.tank(s)
The. following. chart. shows. the. number. of.
100. lb.. (45. kg). tanks. needed. to. run. this.
heater.
Smaller tanks can be used for limited run
times but it is recommended to use larger
tanks for optimum performance.
Average Temperature
Number Of Tanks
At Tank
(100 lb/45 kg)
.
Above.20°.F.(-6.7°.C).
2
.20°.F.(-6.7°.C).to.0°.F.(-18°.C).
3
Below 0° F (-18° C)
Use larger tank
Less gas is vaporized at lower temperatures.
You.may.need.two.or.more.100.lb..(45.kg).
tanks. or. one. larger. tank. in. colder. weather..
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).
Propane/LP.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.the.
Natural Gas and Propane Installation
Code CSA B149.1
. Your local library or fire
department.will.have.this.booklet.
Keep propane/LP tank(s) at least 5 ft away
from.the.side.of.the.tent.
The. propane/LP. tank(s). shall. be. protected.
from. vehicles. and. secured. in. accordance.
with.the.
Standard for Grandstands, Folding
and Telescopic Seating, Tents and Membrane
Structures NFPA 102
. and. the.
Standard for
Storage and Handling of Liquiefied Petroleum
Gases ANSI/NFPA 58
.
The. amount. of. propane. gas. ready. for. use.
from.propane.tanks.varies..Two.factors.decide.
this.amount: