INFORMATION ON SIZE CAPACITY OF PROPANE GAS CYLINDERS:
The chart below shows the number and size
of propane tanks needed to run this heater.
*Less gas is vaporized at lower temperatures.
You may need two or more 100 pound (45
kg) tanks or one larger tank in colder weather.
(See the parts list for your model of heater
to get the specified regulator assembly.)
Temperature
(°F-°C) at tank
Above
32°F (0°C)
32°F (0°C)
20°F (-7°C)
10°F (-12°C)
-10°F (-23°C)
-20°F (-29°C)
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Number of Tanks
30,000-60,000
BTU/h
1 - 20lb (9kg)
1 - 20lb (9kg)
1 - 20lb (9kg)
1 - 20lb (9kg)
2 - 20lb (9kg)
1 - 100lb (45kg)
THE PROPANE (LP) GAS TANK
MUST ALSO BE EQUIPPED WITH
THE FOLLOWING:
• A collar to protect the Propane gas valve.
• A shutoff valve terminating a Propane gas
cylinder valve outlet as specified in the
• American
National
Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Outlets
and Inlet Connections.
• A
safety
relief
communications with the vapor space of
the tank.
• An arrangement of vapor withdrawal.
The propane (LP) gas pressure regula-
tor and hose assembly supplied with
this heater must be used without alteration.
The hose assembly shall be visually in-
spected prior to each use of the heater. If it
is evident that there is excessive abrasion
or wear, or the hose is cut, it must be re-
placed prior to the heater being put into op-
eration. The replacement hose assembly
shall be that specified by the manufacturer.
Standards
for
valve
having
direct