L.B. White 170 User Manual

Propane Vapor

Withdrawal

or

Natural Gas

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Owner's Manual and Instructions

Premier Tent Heaters

MODELS OUTPUT (Btuh) FUEL

TS080 80,000

TS170 170,000

Certification by:

150-26421

ATTENTION ALL USERS

This heater has been tested and evaluated by C.S.A. International in accordance with
the requirements of Standard ANSI Z83.7

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CSA 2.14 and is listed and approved as a
ductable direct gas-fired forced-air construction heater with application for the
temporary heating of buildings under construction, alteration, or repair. Additionally,
this heater has been application reviewed and approved by C.S.A. International for
USA Tent Heating Applications with temporary human occupancy. If you are
considering using this product for any application other than its intended use, then
please contact your fuel gas supplier, or the L.B. White Co., Inc.

WARNING

Fire and Explosion Hazard

■ Not for home or recreational vehicle use.

■ Installation of this heater in a home or

recreational vehicle may result in a fire or
explosion.

■ Fire or explosions can cause property

damage or loss of life.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don't touch electrical switches.

3. Extinguish any open flame.

4. Immediately call your gas supplier.

FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.

WARNING

Fire and Explosion Hazard

■ Keep solid combustibles a safe distance

away from the heater.

■ Solid combustibles include wood, paper, or

plastic products, building materials and
dust.

■ Do not use the heater in spaces which

contain or may contain volatile or airborne
combustibles.

■ Volatile or airborne combustibles include

gasoline, solvents, paint thinner, dust
particles or unknown chemicals.

■ Failure to follow these instructions may

result in a fire or explosion.

■ Fire or explosions can lead to property

damage, personal injury or loss of life.

GENERAL HAZARD WARNING

■ Failure to comply with the precautions and instructions provided with this heater, can result in:

— Death
— Serious bodily injury or burns
— Property damage or loss from fire or explosion
— Asphyxiation due to lack of adequate air supply or carbon monoxide poisoning
— Electrical shock

■ Read this Owner’s Manual before installing or using this product.

■ Only properly-trained service people should repair or install this heater.

■ Save this Owner’s Manual for future use and reference.

■ Owner’s Manuals and replacement labels are available at no charge. For assistance, contact

L.B. White at 800-345-7200.

WARNING

■ Proper gas supply pressure must be provided to the inlet of the heater.

■ Refer to data plate for proper gas supply pressure.

■ Gas pressure in excess of the maximum inlet pressure specified at the heater inlet can cause

fires or explosions.

■ Fires or explosions can lead to serious injury, death, or building damage.

■ Gas pressure below the minimum inlet pressure specified at the heater inlet may cause

improper combustion.

■ Improper combustion can lead to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning and therefore

serious injury or death.

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SECTION PAGE

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Heater Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installation Instructions

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Propane Gas Supply Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Sliding Handle Assembly (Premier 170). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Hose Hanger, Regulator Storage Bracket & Thermostat Storage Bracket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Wheel, Leg & Lifting Handle Assembly (Premier 170) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Leg Assembly (Premier 80). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Hose and Regulator Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Thermostat Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Duct Kit Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Unit Diffuser Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

End Diffuser Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting Regulator to Gas Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Start-Up Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Shut-Down Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cleaning Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Maintenance Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Service Instructions

General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Motor and Fan Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Air Proving Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Igniter and Flame Sensor Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Testing the Manual Reset High Limit Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Burner Orifice and Gas Control Valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Gas Pressure Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Troubleshooting Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Electrical Connection and Ladder Diagram, TS080. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Electrical Connection and Ladder Diagram, TS170. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Heater Component Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Parts Identification

Parts Schematic and Parts List

Premier 80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 & 31

Premier 170. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 & 33

Warranty Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Replacement Parts and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Table of Contents

General Information

This Owner's Manual includes all options and accessories
commonly used on this heater.

When calling for technical service assistance, or for other
specific information, always have model number,
configuration number and serial number available. This
information is contained on the dataplate.

This manual will instruct you in the operation and care of
your unit. Have your qualified installer review this manual
with you so that you fully understand the heater and how it
functions.

The gas supply line installation, installation of the heater,
and repair and servicing of the heater requires continuing
expert training and knowledge of gas heaters and should
not be attempted by anyone who is not so qualified. See
page 6 for definition of the necessary qualifications.

Contact your local L.B. White distributor or the L.B. White
Co., Inc. for assistance, or if you have any questions about
the use of the equipment or its application.

The L.B. White Co., Inc. has a policy of continuous product
improvement. It reserves the right to change specifications
and design without notice.

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SPECIFICATIONS

TS080 TS170

Propane Natural Propane Natural

Gas Gas Gas Gas

Maximum Input (BTUH) 80,000 170,000

450 CFM 1,200 CFM

Burner Manifold Pressure 10 in W.C. 4 in. W.C. 10 in. W.C. 4 in. W.C.

MAX. 13.5 in. W.C.

MIN. 12 in. W.C. 8 in. W.C. 11 in. W.C. 7 in. W.C.

Fuel Consumption Per Hour 3.70 lbs. 80 cu. ft. 7.87 lbs. 170 cu. ft.

Ball Bearing

1/8 H.P. 1/3 H.P.

1,100 RPM 1,100 RPM

115/60/1

STARTING 5.0 7.3

1.5 5.0

29-1/2 x 13-1/2 x 20 30-3/4 x 18-1/4 x 28-1/4

TOP 1 ft.

SIDES 1 ft.

BACK 1 ft.

BLOWER
OUTLET

GAS Propane Gas - 6 ft., 1.83 m
SUPPLY Natural Gas - N/A

Net Weight 81 153

Shipping Weight 88 161

Minimum Ambient Temperature
in Which Heater May Be Used

Model

Ventilation Air Required
to Support Combustion

Electrical Supply
(Volts/Hz/Phase)

Amp Draw

Dimensions (Inches)
L x W x H

Minimum Safe
Distances From
Nearest
Combustible
Materials

CONTINUOUS
OPERATION

Motor Characteristics

I

nlet Gas Supply
Pressure Acceptable at
the Inlet of the Heater
for Purpose of Input
Adjustment

6 ft.

Heater Specifications

Fuel Type

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Propane gas and natural gas have man-made odorants added specifically for detection of fuel gas leaks.

If a gas leak occurs, you should be able to smell the fuel gas.

THAT’S YOUR SIGNAL TO GO INTO IMMEDIATE ACTION!

■ Do not take any action that could ignite the fuel gas. Do

not operate any electrical switches. Do not pull any
power supply or extension cords. Do not light matches
or any other source of flame. Do not use your
telephone.

■ Get everyone out of the building and away from the area

immediately.

■ Close all propane gas tank or cylinder fuel supply

valves, or the main fuel supply valve located at the
meter if you use natural gas.

■ Propane gas is heavier than air and may settle in low

areas. When you have reason to suspect a propane
leak, keep out of all low areas.

■ Use your neighbor’s phone and call your fuel gas

supplier and your fire department. Do not re-enter the
building or area.

■ Stay out of the building and away from the area until

declared safe by the firefighters and your fuel gas
supplier.

■ FINALLY, let the fuel gas service person and the

firefighters check for escaped gas. Have them air out
the building and area before you return. Properly
trained service people must repair the leak, check for
further leakages, and then relight the appliance for you.

■ Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot

smell the odor of the man-made chemical added to
propane or natural gas. You must determine if you can
smell the odorant in these fuel gases.

■ Learn to recognize the odor of propane gas and natural

gas. Local propane gas dealers will be more than
happy to give you a scratch and sniff pamphlet. Use it
to become familiar with the fuel gas odor.

■ Smoking can decrease your ability to smell. Being

around an odor for a period of time can affect your
sensitivity to that particular odor.

■ The odorant in propane gas and natural gas is colorless

and the intensity of its odor can fade under some
circumstances.

■ If there is an underground leak, the movement of gas

through the soil can filter the odorant.

■ Propane gas odor may differ in intensity at different

levels. Since propane gas is heavier than air, there may
be more odor at lower levels.

■ Always be sensitive to the slightest gas odor. If you

continue to detect any gas odor, no matter how small,
treat it as a serious leak. Immediately go into action as
discussed previously.

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Safety Precautions

FUEL GAS ODOR

ODOR FADING -- NO ODOR DETECTED

ATTENTION -- CRITICAL POINTS TO REMEMBER!

■ Propane gas has a distinctive odor. Learn to recognize

these odors. (Reference Fuel Gas Odor and Odor Fading
sections above.

■

If you have not been properly trained in repair and service
of propane gas then do not attempt to light heater,
perform service or repairs, or make any adjustments to
the heater on the propane gas fuel system.

■ Even if you are not properly trained in the service and

repair of the heater, ALWAYS be consciously aware of
the odors of propane gas and natural gas.

■ A periodic sniff test around the heater or at the heater’s

joints; i.e. hose, connections, etc., is a good safety
practice under any conditions. If you smell even a small
amount of gas, CONTACT YOUR FUEL GAS SUPPLIER
IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT WAIT!

WARNING

■ Do not use this heater for heating human living

quarters.

■ Do not use in unventilated areas.

■ The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be

obstructed.

■ Proper ventilation air must be provided to support the

combustion air requirements of the heater being used.

■ Refer to the specification section of the heater’s

Owner’s Manual, heater dataplate, or contact the L.B.
White Company to determine combustion air ventilation
requirements of the heater.

■ Lack of proper ventilation air will lead to improper

combustion.

■ Improper combustion can lead to carbon monoxide

poisoning leading to serious injury or death. Symptoms
of carbon monoxide poisoning can include headaches,
dizziness and difficulty in breathing.

Asphyxiation Hazard

1. Do not attempt to install, repair, or service this heater
or the gas supply line unless you have continuing
expert training and knowledge of gas heaters.

Qualifications for service and installation of this
equipment are as follows:

a.

To be a qualified gas heater service person, you
must have sufficient training and experience to
handle all aspects of gas-fired heater installation,
service and repair. This includes the task of
installation, troubleshooting, replacement of
defective parts and testing of the heater. You
must be able to place the heater into a continuing
safe and normal operating condition. You must
completely familiarize yourself with each model
heater by reading and complying with the safety
instructions, labels, Owner’s Manual, etc., that is
provided with each heater.

b.

To be a qualified gas installation person, you must
have sufficient training and experience to handle
all aspects of installing, repairing and altering gas
lines, including selecting and installing the proper
equipment, and selecting proper pipe and tank
size to be used. This must be done in accordance
with all local, state and national codes as well as
the manufacturer’s requirements.

c. In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, this

product must be installed by a gas fitter licensed
by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

2. All installations and applications of L.B. White heaters
must meet all relevant local, state and national
codes. Included are L.P. gas, natural gas, electrical,
and safety codes. Your local fuel gas supplier, a local
licensed electrician, the local fire department or
similar government agencies, or your insurance agent
can help you determine code requirements.

Also refer to:

-- NFPA 102, Standard for Assembly Seating,
Tents and Membrane Structures.

-- ANSI/NFPA 58, latest edition, Standard for
Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum
Gas and/or

-- ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas
Code

-- ANSI/NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.

3. We cannot anticipate every use which maybe made of
our heaters. Check with the local fire safety authority
if you have questions about applications.

4. Forced air heaters shall not be directed toward any
propane gas container within 20 feet (6.10 meters).
Do not wash the heater. Use only compressed air, a
soft brush or dry cloth to clean the interior of the
heater and it’s components.

5. For safety, this heater is equipped with manual reset
high limit switches, an air-proving switch and a
redundant gas control valve. Never operate the
heater with any safety device that has been

bypassed. Do not operate this heater unless all of
these features are fully functioning.

6. Do not locate fuel gas containers or fuel supply hoses
within 20 ft. of the blower outlet of the heater.

7. Do not block air intakes or discharge outlets of the
heater. Doing so may cause improper combustion or
damage to heater components leading to property
damage.

8. The hose assembly shall be visually inspected on a
daily basis after heater relocation and when the
heater is in use. If it is evident there is excessive
abrasion or wear, or if the hose is cut, it must be
replaced prior to the heater being put into operation.
The hose assembly shall be protected from building
materials, and contact with hot surfaces during use.
The hose assembly shall be that specified by the
manufacturer. See parts list.

9. Check for gas leaks and proper function upon heater
installation, when relocating, and after servicing.
Refer to leak check instructions within installation
section of this manual.

10. This heater should be inspected for proper operation
by a qualified service person before each use and at
least annually.

11. Always turn off the gas supply to the heater if the
heater is not going to be used in the heating of the
tent.

12. This heater is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug for your protection against shock
hazard and must be plugged directly into a properly
grounded three-prong receptacle. Failure to use a
properly grounded receptacle can result in electrical
shock, personal injury, or death.

13. If gas flow is interrupted and flame goes out, do not
relight the heater until you are that all gas that may
have accummulated has cleared away. In any event,
do not relight the heater for at least 5 minutes.

14. Minimum propane gas supply cylinder size to be used
shall be 100 pounds when using a cylinder supply
system. The system must be arranged to provide
vapor withdrawal from the operating cylinder.

15. When the heater is to be stored indoors, the
connection between the propane gas supply
cylinder(s) and the heater must be disconnected and
the cylinder(s) removed form the heater and stored in
accordance with the Standard for the Storage and
Handling of Liquified Petroleum Gases, ANSI/NFPA

58.

16. Propane gas supply containers have left handed
threads. Use the manual hand wheel supplied with
regulator to make a connection of the regulator’s
P.O.L. fitting into the cylinders’ gas supply valve.

17 Use pipe joint compound that is resistant to propane

and natural gas.

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1. Read all safety precautions and follow L.B. White
recommendations when installing this heater. If
during the installation or relocating of heater, you
suspect that a part is damaged or defective, call a
qualified service agency for repair or replacement.

2. The heating equipment must be properly positioned
on a flat, stable, and horizontal surface before use.
Observe and obey all minimum safe distances of the
heater to the nearest combustible materials. Safe
distances are given on the heater dataplate and on
page 4 of this manual.

3. L.P Gas Installation Requirements

■ All LP. gas containers must be placed at least 5

feet from the nearest tent wall structure.

■ Ensure all L.P. gas containers are secured and

protected from all people, vehicular traffic and
contact.

■ L.P. gas containers must be located on a flat,level,

and stable surface.

■ L.P. gas cylinders (a.k.a. 100 lb. cylinders/tanks)

must be secured from tip-over.

Contact your local authorities, L.P. gas dealers, or fire
marshalls for specifics dealing with installation in
your area

4. This heater may be installed either indoors or
outdoors. For outdoor installations, additional
accessories are needed to properly provide heated air
to the inside of the tent. These accessories are as
follows:

Unit Diffuser:
This accessory provides the necessary clearance to
combustible materials and also spreads the heated
air inside the tent. Local codes may require a 10 ft.
separation between the tent and the heater. In this
case the unit mounted diffuser shall not be used.

Unit Diffuser Part Numbers:

Premier 80: 26349
Premier 170: 26351

Duct Kit, 12 in. diameter x 12 ft. length:
This accessory provides for locating the heater 10 ft.
away from the tent as required by some local codes.

Duct Kit Part Numbers:

Gray 26346
White 26347
Clear 26348

End Diffuser:
This accessory is used with the 12 in. diameter x 12
ft. duct. It is placed under the tent edge and provides
for spreading of the heated air inside the tent.

End Diffuser Part Number: 26350

DO NOT USE ANY OTHER DUCTWORK, DUCTING,FIELD
FABRICATED DUCTS, TARPS,STOVE PIPE, or any other
means of making the connection between the heater and
the inside of the tent.

5. When using the unit diffuser or end diffuser air
distribution accessories, ensure the tent material is
laid within the accessory’s channel, and the tent
material is firmly anchored to hold the tent material
securely within the channel. See pages 12 and 13
for specifics when using these air distribution
accessories.

6. The heater’s gas pressure regulator (with pressure
relief valve) must be protected from adverse weather
conditions (rain, ice, snow) as well as from building
materials (tar, concrete, plaster, etc.) which can affect
safe operation and could result in property damage or
injury.

7. Insure that all accessories that ship within the heater
have been removed from inside the heater and
installed.

8. Check all connections for gas leaks using approved
gas leak detectors. Gas leak testing is performed as
follows:

-- Check all pipe connections, hose connections,
fittings and adapters upstream of the gas
control with approved gas leak detectors.

WARNING

Fire and Explosion Hazard

Can cause property damage, severe injury or death

■ To avoid dangerous accumulation of fuel gas, turn off

gas supply at the heater service valve before starting
installation, and perform gas leak test after
completion of installation.

■ Do not force the gas control knob. Use only your

hand to turn the gas control knob. Never use any
tools. If the knob will not operate by normal hand
pressure the gas control valve should be replaced by
a qualified service technician. Force or attempted
repair may result in fire or explosion.

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Installation Instructions

GENERAL

WARNING

Fire and Explosion Hazard

■ Do not use open flame (matches, torches, candles,

etc.) in checking for gas leaks.

■ Use only approved leak detectors.

■ Failure to follow this warning can lead to fires or

explosions.

■ Fires or explosions can lead to property damage,

personal injury or loss of life.

-- In the event a gas leak is detected, check the
components involved for cleanliness and
proper application of pipe compound before
further tightening.

-- Tighten the gas connections as necessary to
stop the leak.

-- After all connections are checked and any
leaks are stopped, turn on the main burner.

-- Stand clear while the main burner ignites to
prevent injury caused from hidden leaks that
could cause flashback.

-- With the main burner in operation, check all
connections, hose connections, fittings and
joints as well as the gas control valve inlet and
outlet connections with approved gas leak
detectors.

-- If a leak is detected, check the components
involved for cleanliness in the thread areas
and proper application of pipe compound
before further tightening.

-- Tighten the gas connection as necessary to
stop the leak.

-- If necessary, replace the parts or components
involved if the leak cannot be stopped.

-- Ensure all gas leaks have been identified and
repaired before proceeding.

9. A qualified service agency must check for proper
operating gas pressure upon installation of the
heater.

10. Light according to instructions on heater or within
owner's manual.

11. The heater must have the proper gas regulator for the
application. Use only the L.B. White regulator
originally supplied with the heater. This regulator
includes a POL fitting incorporating an excess flow
valve. The excess flow valve is a safety device which
protects against discharge from the propane gas
supply container if the regulator is broken off. If the
POL fitting is ever replaced, it needs to be replaced
with an L.B. White POL fitting. Failure to do so can
result in fires, explosions, loss of property, injury or
death.

12. The regulator must be connected to the gas supply so
that gas pressure at the inlet to the gas valve is
regulated within the range specified on the dataplate
at all times. Contact your gas supplier, or the
L.B. White Co., Inc. if you have any questions.

13. This heater is configured for use for propane gas
vapor withdrawal only. Do not use the heater in an
propane gas liquid withdrawal system or application.
If you are in doubt, contact the L.B. White Co., Inc.

14. The heater must be installed so as not to interfere
with or obstruct normal exits, emergency exits, doors
and walkways.

15. Railing, fencing or suitable substitute materials must
be used to keep the heating equipment from any
people using and visiting the structure.

16. The heater shall be located so that rain, ice, or snow
drainage from the structure does not affect heater
operation. If the heater is located outside, it must be
located above any pooled or standing water. A
surrounding trench is recommended to drain any rain,
ice or snow away from the unit.

17. The ground and surrounding terrain must be cleared
of any combustible vegetation and other combustible
materials when the heater is mounted outside.

18. Eventually, like all electrical/mechanical devices, the
thermostat can fail. Thermostat failure may result in
an underheating condition. The thermostat should be
tested to make sure it turns the heater on and off
within a temperature differential of ±3°F.

19. Take time to understand how to operate and maintain
the heater by using this Owner’s Manual. Make sure
you know how to shut off the gas supply to the
building and also to the individual heater. Contact
your fuel gas supplier if you have any questions.

20. Any defects found in performing any of the service or
maintenance procedures must be eliminated and
defective parts replaced immediately. The heater
must be retested by properly qualified service
personnel before placing the heater back into use.

The vaporization of propane is affected by several factors:
the surface area of the container, the liquid level of
propane, temperature surrounding the container, and the
relative humidity. All of these factors are specific to a site.
Therefore, a degree of experience and judgement is
required to select the proper propane supply.

Although experience is the best guide, the following
recommendations can be used as a starting point. The
table is based on experience in northern climates where
cold weather and high humidity are prevalent in the winter.
If more or less favorable conditions prevail at a specific site,
adjustments can be made on the basis of experience.

PROPANE GAS SUPPLY SIZING

Recommended Propane Gas Supply

Average Temp ºF 50 40 30 20 10 0 -10

Number of 100lb. TS080 1122222
Gas Cylinders to
Use Per Heater TS170 2233333

* Cylinders must be manifolded together to allow simultaneous vapor withdrawal from all cylinders.

8

HANDLE BRACKET

EXTEND HANDLE

UNTIL IT SNAPS INTO

RETAINING HOLE

RETAINING HOLE
AT UNDERSIDE

SNAP BUTTON
AT UNDERSIDE

The Premier 170 is equipped with sliding handles for
convenient “wheel-barrow” style mobility.

-- Depress the snap-button on the underside of the
sliding handle storage bracket.

-- Fully extend both handles until the snap button locks
into place.

-- For storage, depress the snap button and push the
handles to fully retracted position.

FIG. 1

SLIDING HANDLE ASSEMBLY

Premier 170

REGULATOR STORAGE
BRACKET

CAGE NUTS

HOSE HANGER

FLAT WASHER

BOLT

THERMOSTAT STORAGE
BRACKET
(INSTALLED WITH INTERNAL
SUPPORT TO THE LEFT)

SCREWS

1. Hose Hanger Assembly

a. Align wire hose hanger to cage nuts on back of

heater.

b. Mount the hanger using the 1/4-20 x 3/4 in.

bolts and 1/4 in. flat washers. Tighten securely.
See Fig. 2.

2. Thermostat Storage Bracket Assembly

a. Align regulator storage bracket to the four 1/8 in.

diameter holes on heater case back.

b. Mount the storage bracket to the case using the

four 3/8 in. hex head screws. Tighten securely.
See Fig. 2. Store the thermostat as shown in Fig.
3 when not in use.

3. Regulator Storage Bracket Assembly (PREMIER 170)

a. Align regulator storage bracket to the two 1/8 in.

diameter holes on heater case back.

b. Mount the storage bracket to the case using the

two 3/8 in. hex head screws at this point.
Tighten securely. See Fig. 2.

FIG. 2

FIG. 3

Thermostat Storage

HOSE HANGER, REGULATOR STORAGE BRACKET

& THERMOSTAT STORAGE BRACKET

9

THERMOSTAT CASE
RESTS ON SUPPORT
BRACKET

INTERNAL VIEW

10

SPACER

WASHER 5/16 (QUANTITY 8)

HANDLE - U, WITH 8" LEGS

HUB CAP (PRESS ON)

NUTS 5/16-18

(2 PER SIDE)

INSTALL CAGE NUTS AS SHOWN
BEFORE BOLTING
SUPPORT TO HEATER

REMOVE CASE SCREW AT EACH
END OF HEATER (BOTH SIDES)

BEFORE INSTALLING U-HANDLES.

HANDLE - U
WITH 8 1/2" LEGS

AND AXLE HOLE

1 BOLT 5/16-18 X 1"

AND 1 WASHER 5/16"

AT EACH END

BOLTS 5/16-18 X 1"
(QUANTITY 10)

COTTER
PIN

See Fig. 4 for assembly of components. Ensure all
hardware is tightened securely.

WHEEL, LEG & LIFTING HANDLE ASSEMBLY

Premier 170

INSTALL CAGE NUTS AS SHOWN
BEFORE BOLTING
SUPPORT TO HEATER

BOLTS 5/16-18 X 1"
(QUANTITY 8)

Assemble the legs to the heater as shown. Tighten all
hardware securely.

FIG. 5

LEG ASSEMBLY

Premier 80

FIG. 4

11

RIGID END

SWIVEL END

ADAPTER

1. Connect rigid end of hose to regulator outlet. Connect
other end to hose adapter at heater. Tighten securely.
See Fig 6.

FIG. 6

2. The hose may be coiled up and hung on the hose
hanger as shown in Fig. 7.

3. For Premier 170 heaters, store the regulator in the
storage bracket (Fig. 7) when the regulator is not in
use.

FIG. 7

HOSE AND REGULATOR ASSEMBLY

POWER CORD

HEAVY DUTY
EXTENSION CORD
WITH GROUND

SERIES TAP PLUG

THERMOSTAT

1. Connect male plug on heater into female side of
series tap plug on thermostat. See Fig. 8.

2. Plug male side of series tap plug into grounded,
heavy-duty, electrical extension cord. Plug extension
cord into approved electrical outlet.

FIG. 8

THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLY

REGULATOR IN
BRACKET