Detroit Radiant Products Company PT Series - Manual (Page 8)

8
PT Series
9
2.0 Installation • Mounting the Heater
WARNING
!
Improperly connected gas lines may result in fire, explosion,
poisonous fumes, toxic gases, asphyxiation and death. Connect
gas lines in accordance to national, state and local codes.
Mounting the Heater
( P-16T, P-32T)
Attach the mounting bracket to the heater by lining up the upper hole of the bracket with the mounting
hole located on the side of the heater. Fasten the two parts with the 3/8-16 thumbscrew provided.
Connect and hand tighten the included pressure regulator to the LP gas cylinder. Turn the nut
(clockwise) until it stops. Do not use a wrench or over tighten. Use only the hose and regulator
assembly supplied with the heater.
Attach the mounting bracket to the flange of the cylinder and tighten the 3/8-16 thumbscrew until the
mounting bracket is rigid.
Connect hose to the gas valve assembly. Tighten clockwise with opposing wrenches to prevent
damage to the gas valve assembly. Check all gas connections for leaks using a soap and water
solution.
Do not use an open flame.
LP pressure regulator
with hose.
Gas
valve
LP gas cylinder
(not supplied)
Attach mounting
bracket to LP
cylinder.
Figure 2.2 • Mounting: LP Gas Unit
Mounting
hole
Mount bracket
to heater.
Connect hose to
gas valve.
Connect pressure regulator
to LP gas cylinder.
Lighting hole
Thumbscrew
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4