Date:         Sat, 5 Dec 1998 15:15:24 -0800
Reply-To:     Davidson <wdavidson@JPS.NET>
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From:         Davidson <wdavidson@JPS.NET>
Subject:      Re: Vented Catalytic Heater Installation ?'s
Comments: To: Robyn Rudisill <robyn.rudisill@HOME.COM>, vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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Robyn,
I put a threaded T in the propane line to the stove burners right at the
spot where you disconnect the existing line under the sink. Instead of
cutting out enough copper tubing to make room for the T, I just pushed the
tubing down to bow it out enough to give me the room. I pointed the added T
towards the driver's side of the van. Then installed a flexible propane
hose. It runs a few inches toward the driver's side of the van, then
straight down the corner of the cabinet, then under the wood step up insert
that hides the holes where the gas lines enter the van, one loop around the
drain pipe, then out a hole that I cut in the lower right hand corner of
the sink cabinet. I sized the hole such that I can put a gray stock looking
plug back in when I'm not using the gas connection. I also cut the left
rear and right front corners off the wood step up insert to give access to
the propane line. On the end of the propane line I attached a quick connect
with a shut off valve made for propane lines. To connect my heater I just
pop the gray plug, quick connect the propane line and light the heater.
Easy.
Bill
90 Westy Syncro
Lake Tahoe

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> From: Robyn Rudisill <robyn.rudisill@HOME.COM>
> To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Vented Catalytic Heater Installation ?'s
> Date: Saturday, December 05, 1998 2:52 PM
>
> Volks
>
> For those of you who installed Catalytic Heaters in a temporary/removable
> fashion:  where and how did you get the LP supply?  I am assuming that a
> "T" connector was installed somewhere any thoughts would be great.  Are
> pressure fittings safe, or do I have to use flared fittings?
>
> In case you are wondering: I have ordered a vented Platinum Cat from
> Thermal Systems in Tumwater, WA.  I don't plan on making it a permanent
> fixture in the camper.  I plan on making a bracket for the front table
leg
> and "hanging" it there.  I will run the vent to a plate rolled up in the
> driver's window.
>
>
> TIA.
> Robyn
> 91 Westy Syncro.