L.B. White 170 Premier - Manual (Page 7)

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
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All LP. gas containers must be placed at least 5
feet from the nearest tent wall structure.
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Ensure all L.P. gas containers are secured and
protected from all people, vehicular traffic and
contact.
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L.P. gas containers must be located on a flat,level,
and stable surface.
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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
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To avoid dangerous accumulation of fuel gas, turn off
gas supply at the heater service valve before starting
i n s t a l l a t i o n , a n d p e r fo r m g a s l e a k te s t a f te r
completion of installation.
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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
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Do not use open flame (matches, torches, candles,
etc.) in checking for gas leaks.
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Use only approved leak detectors.
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Failure to follow this warning can lead to fires or
explosions.
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Fires or explosions can lead to property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.