This heater has been tested and
evaluated by the CSA Group in
accordance with the requirements
of Standard ANSI Z83.7•CSA 2.14
and is listed and approved as a
ductable direct gas-fi red 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 the CSA Group for U.S.and
Canadian Tent Heating
Applications with temporary human
occupancy. CHECK WITH YOUR
LOCAL FIRE SAFETY
AUTHORITY, YOUR LOCAL FUEL
GAS SUPPLIER, OR THE L.B.
WHITE COMPANY IF YOU HAVE
QUESTIONS REGARDING
APPLICATIONS.
You have purchased the fi nest circulating heater available.
Your new L.B. White heater incorporates the benefi ts from the
most experienced manufacturer of heating products using stateof-the-art technology.
We, at L.B. White, thank you for your confi dence in our products
and welcome any suggestions or comments you may have...
contact us at 1-800-345-7200, or email us at
customerservice@lbwhite.com.
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Standard products are manufactured to operate at optimum effi ciency at elevations
between 0 and 2000 ft. (0-610 m) above sea level.
If operated at higher elevations the product will not function correctly and may
function in an unsafe nature.
Products providing proper operation for alternate elevations may be available.
If you require a high elevation product, did not specify when ordering, and/or the
box this unit came in does not have an alternate altitude designation sticker please
contact technical support.
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WARNING
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■ 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 PERSONS WHO CAN READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
SHOULD USE OR SERVICE THIS HEATER.
■ SAVE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE AND REFERENCE.
■ OWNER’S MANUALS AND REPLACEMENT LABELS ARE AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE. SEE
WEBSITE, OR FOR ASSISTANCE, CONTACT L.B. WHITE AT 1-800-345-7200.
WARNING
GENERAL HAZARD 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.
WARNING
■ 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.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
WARNING
FIRE, BURN, INHALATION, 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
DEATH.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other fl am-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Don’t touch electrical switches.
3. Extinguish any open fl ame.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier.
WARNING
Cancer and reproductive harm.
See www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Minimum Safe
Distances from
Nearest
Combustible
Materials (feet/
meter)
Minimum
Ambient
Temperature in
Which Heater
May Be Used
Continous
Operation
Top1 / 0.3
Sides1 / 0.3
Back1 / 0.3
Blower
Outlet
Gas
Supply
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Ball Bearing
1/8 H.P. / 93 Watts
1,100 RPM
120/60/1
5.07.3
1.55.0
29.5 x 13.5 x 20/75 x 34 x 5130.75 x 18.25 x 28.25/78 x 46.3 x 71.7
6 / 1.83
Propane Gas - U.S: 6/1.83, Canada: 3.05
Natural Gas - N/A
-20°F / -29°C
1/3 H.P. / 248 Watts
1,100 RPM
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General Information
This Owner’s Manual includes accessories commonly
used on this heater. These accessories must be
ordered seperately.
When calling for technical service assistance, or for
other specifi c information, always have model
number, confi guration 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 installer review this manual
with you so that you fully understand the heater and
how it functions.
Contact your local L.B. White distributor or the
L.B. White Company, LLC for assistance, or if you
have any questions about the use of the equipment
or its application.
The L.B. White Company, LLC has a policy of continuous product improvement. It reserves the right to
change specifi cations and design without notice.
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Safety Precautions
WARNING
■ Do not use this heater for heating human living quarters.
■ Use of direct-fi red heaters in the construction environment can result in exposure to levels of CO,
CO2, and NO2 considered to be hazardous to health and potentially life threatening.
■ Do not use in unventilated areas.
■ Know the signs of CO and CO2 poisoning
- Headaches, stinging eyes.
- Dizziness, disorientation.
- Diffi culty breathing, feeling of being suffocated.
■ Proper ventilation air exchange (OSHA 29 CFR 1926.57) to support combustions and maintain
acceptable air quality shall be provided in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR part 1926.154, ANSI A10.10
Safety Requirements for Temporary and Portable Space Heating Devices and Equipment used in the
Construction Industry or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Codes CSA B149.1.
- Periodically monitor levels of CO, CO2, and NO2 existing at the construction site – at the
minimum at the start of the shift and after 4 hours.
- Provide ventilation air exchange, either natural or mechanical, as required to maintain
acceptable indoor air quality.
USA 8-Hr. Time weighted average Canada 8-Hr. Time weighted average
(OSHA 29 CFR 1926.55 App A) WorkSafe BC OHS Guidelines Part 5.1
and Ontario Workplaces Reg 833
CO 50 ppm 25 ppm
CO2 5,000 ppm 5,000 ppm
NO2 3 ppm (Reg 833)
USA – Ceiling Limit Canada STEL (15 minutes Reg 833/1 hr.
(Short Term Exposure Limit = 15 minutes) WSBC) WorkSafe BC OHS Guidelines part
5.1 and Ontario Workplaces Reg 833
CO 100 ppm
CO2 15,000 ppm (WSBC)
30,000 ppm (Reg 833)
NO2 5 ppm 1.0 ppm (WorkSafeBC)
5.0 ppm (Reg 833)
■ Ensure that the fl ow of combustion and ventilation air exchange cannot become obstructed.
■ As the building ‘tightens up” during the construction phases, ventilation may need to be increased.
Air Quality Hazard
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Fuel Gas OdorOdor Fading - No
Propane gas and natural gas have man-made odorants added specifi cally 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 fl ame. Do not
use your telephone.
■ Get everyone out of the building and away from the
area immediately.
■ Close all fuel supply valves.
■ 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 gassupplier and your fi re department. Do not re-enter
the building or area.
Odor Detected
■ 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 and your
local natural gas supplier (utility) 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 fi lter the odorant.
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■ Stay out of the building and away from the area
until declared safe by the fi refi ghters and your fuel
gas supplier.
■ FINALLY, let the fuel gas service person and the
fi refi ghters 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 heater for you.
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■ 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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Attention - Critical
Points to Remember!
■ Propane gas and natural gas have 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 and natural gas fueled
heaters, then do not attempt to light the heater,
perform service or repairs, or make any adjustments to the heater on a propane gas or natural
gas fuel system.
■ Even if you are not properly trained in the service
and repair of radiant heaters, 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!
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 SERVICING AND
a. To be a qualifi ed gas heater service person, you
must have been trained in gas-fi red heater servic-
ing, repair and also have suffi cient experience to
allow you to troubleshoot, replace defective parts,
and test heaters in order to get them into a continuing safe and normal operation condition. You must
completely familiarize yourself with each model
heater by reading and complying with the safety
instructions, labels, owner’s manual, etc. that are
provided with each heater.
b. To be a qualifi ed gas installation person, you must
have suffi cient 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 size
to be used. This must be done in accordance with
all local, state and national codes as well as the
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manufacturer’s requirements.
INSTALLATION:
c. In the Commonwealth of Massachusettes, this
product must be installed by a gas fi tter licensed in
the Commonwealth of Massachusettes.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
This heater is equipped with a three prong (grounding) plug for your protection against electrical shock
hazard. It must be plugged into a properly grounded
three prong receptacle. Failure to use a properly
grounded receptacle can result in electrical shock
or death.
2. All installations or applications of L. B. White Co.,
Inc.’s heaters shall meet the requirements of
local, state and national L.P. gas and natural gas,
electrical and safety codes. Your gas supplier,
local licensed electrician, local fi re department
and government agencies can help you determine
these requirements. In the absence of local codes,
comply with the following:
a. Installations in the U.S.A.:
-- NFPA 102, standard for assembly seating, tents
and membrane structures
-- ANSI/NFPA 58, latest edition, Standard for Storage
and Handling of Liquefi ed Petroleum Gas and/or
-- ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code
-- ANSI/NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.
b. Installations in Canada:
-- CAN1-B149.1 or CAN1-B149.2 Installation Codes
-- CSA C22.1 Part 1 Standard Canadian Electrical
Code.
-- CSA C22.2 No.3, Electrical Features of Fuel
Burning Equipment.
3. We cannot anticipate every use which maybe
made of our heaters. Other standards govern the
use of fuel gases and heat producing products
in specifi c applications. Your local authority can
advise you about these. Check with the local
fi re 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.
5. 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.
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6. 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.
7. Do not direct the heater toward any propane gas
supply container or gas hose within 20 ft. (6m) of
the heaters hot air discharge.
8. 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.
9. 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
both during use and while in storage. The replacement hose assembly shall be that specifi ed by the
manufacturer. See parts list.
10. 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.
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 Liquifi ed Petroleum
Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58 or Standard CSA B149.1
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code as
appropriate.
16. Propane gas supply containers have left handed
threads. Use the manual hand wheel supplied
with the regulator to make a connection of the
regulator’s P.O.L. fi tting into the cylinders’ gas
supply valve.
17. Use pipe joint compound that is resistant to
propane and natural gas.
18. For either indoor or outdoor installation.
Adequate ventilation shall be provided in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.154, Safety
Requirements for Temporary and Portable Space
Heating Devices and Equipment, ANSI A10.10,
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54,
Liquifi ed Petroleum Gas Code, NFPA 58 or the
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code,
CAN B149.1, as appropriate.
11. This heater should be inspected for proper
operation by a qualifi ed service person before
each use and at least annually.
12. Always turn off the gas supply to the heater if the
heater is not going to be used in the heating of
the work space.
13. If gas fl ow is interrupted and fl ame 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 cylinder size to be used:
170,000 btuh heaters: (1) 100 lb./45 kg or (2) 40
lb./18 kg. : 80,000 btuh heaters: 40 lb./18 kg
Multiple cylinder installations require a manifold
to ensure continuous supply of gas. The system
must be arranged to provide vapor withdrawal
from the operating cylinder.
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General Installation Instructions
WARNING
Can cause property damage, severe injury or death.
1. To avoid dangerous accumulation of fuel gas, turn
off gas supply at the appliance service valve before
starting installation, and perform gas leak test after
completion of installation.
2. 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 hand, the
control should be replaced by a qualifi ed service
technician. Force or attempted repair may result in
fi re or explosion.
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
qualifi ed service agency for repair or replacement.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2. The heating equipment must be properly positioned before use on a fl at, stable, and horizontal
surface. Ensure the heater is level. (Use a level,
check lengthwise & crosswise). 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/1.52 meters from the nearest tent wall
structure.
■ Ensure all L.P. gas containers are secured and protected from all people, vehicular traffi c and contact.
■ L.P. gas containers must be located on a fl at,level,
and stable surface.
■ L.P. gas cylinders (a.k.a. 100 lb/45 kg. cylinders/
tanks) must be secured from tip-over.
Contact your local authorities, L.P. gas dealers, or
fi re marshalls for specifi cs dealing with installation in
your area
4. This heater may be installed either indoors or
outdoors and is approved for use with or without
ductwork. For outdoor installations, additional
accessories are needed to properly provide heated
air to the inside. These accessories are as follows:
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Burn Hazard
Only the ducting and the air distribution
accessories as supplied and specifi ed by the
heater’s manufacturer shall be used.
Unit Diff user:
This accessory provides the necessary clearance
to combustible materials and also spreads the
heated air inside the tent. Local codes may require
a 3.04 m separation between the tent and the
heater. In this case the unit mounted diffuser shall
not be used.
Unit Diffuser Part Numbers:
80,000 btu/h heaters: 500-26349
170,000 btu/h heaters: 500-26351
Duct Kit, 12 in./0.3 m. diameter x 12
ft/3.65 m. length:
This accessory provides for locating the heater 10
ft./3,04 meters away from the tent as required by
some local codes.
Use only one duct (12 ft. x 12 in. / 3.65 m x 30.4
cm) per heater with or without an end diffuser.
Duct Kit Part Numbers: Gray 500-26346
White 500-26347 Clear 500-26348
End Diff user:
This accessory is used with the 12 in/.3 m. diameter x 12 ft./3.65 m. duct. It is placed under the tent
edge and provides for spreading of the heated air
inside the tent.
End Diffuser Part Number: 500-26350
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 fi rmly anchored to hold the tent
material securely within the channel. See pages
16 and 17 for specifi cs 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,
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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:
WARNING
Fire and Explosion Hazard
■ Do not use open fl ame (matches, torches,
candles, etc.) in checking for gas leaks.
■ Use only approved leak detectors.
■ Failure to follow this warning can lead to fi res
or explosions.
■ Fires or explosions can lead to property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
-- Check all pipe connections, hose connections,
fi ttings and adapters upstream of the gas control
with approved gas leak detectors.
-- 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 fl ashback.
-- With the main burner in operation, check all
connections, hose connections, fi ttings 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.
-- Ensure all gas leaks have been identifi ed and
repaired before proceeding.
9. A qualifi ed 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
fi tting incorporating an excess fl ow valve. The
excess fl ow valve is a safety device which
protects against discharge from the propane
gas supply container if the regulator is broken
off. If the POL fi tting is ever replaced, it needs
to be replaced with an L.B. White POL fi tting.
Failure to do so can result in fi res, explosions,
loss of property, injury or death.
12. A regulator must be connected to the gas
supply so that the pressure to the inlet of
the gas control valve is regulated within the
range specifi ed on the dataplate at all times.
Contact your gas supplier or the L.B.white
Co., if you have any questions.
13. This heater is confi gured 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 unit shall be located so that rain, ice,
or snow drainage from the structure does
not affect equipment operation. If the unit is
mounted outside, it must be mounted above
any pooled or standing water. If the unit is
to be located on the ground, a surrounding
trench is recommended to drain any rain, ice
or snow away from the unit.
-- If necessary, replace the parts or components
involved if the leak cannot be stopped.
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17. The ground and surrounding terrain must be
cleared of any combustible vegetation and
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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 (±1.5 °C).
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
qualifi ed service personnel before placing the
heater back into use.
Propane Gas Supply Sizing
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 specifi c 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 specifi c site, adjustments can
be made on the basis of experience.
Recommended Propane Gas Supply - Cylinders Required Per Heater
Average Temp º F/ºC50/10 40/4.430/-1.1 20/-6.7 10-12.2 0/-17.8 -10/-23
40 lb.18/kg CS080/TS0801111222
100 lb./45 kg CS170/TS1701112223
* Cylinders must be manifolded together to allow simultaneous vapor withdrawal from all cylinders.
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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.
position, insert a 1/4 in. nut driver or standard
screwdriver through the bracket’s holes
and tighten the screws securely. Store the
thermostat when not in use.
3. Regulator Storage Bracket Assembly (Premier
170) BRACKET
a. Align regulator storage bracket to the two
1/8 in. diameter holes on heater’s lower case
back.
b. Mount the storage bracket to the case using
the two 3/8 in. hex head screws at this point.
Tighten securely.
FIG. 2
Hose Hanger
Cage Nuts
3/8 in.
screws
Bolt and Flat
Washer
Screwdriver
1. Hose Hanger Assembly (all models)
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. fl at washers. Tighten securely.
See Fig. 2.