Premier Ductable Heaters
www.lbwhite.com
Owner’s Manual • Premier 80-170
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c. In the Commonwealth of Massachusettes, this
product must be installed by a gas fitter licensed in
the Commonwealth of Massachusettes.
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 fire 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 Liquefied 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 specific applications. Your local authority can
advise you about these. 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.
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.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
This heater is equipped with a three prong (ground-
ing) 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.
■ 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 adjust-
ments 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 con-
sciously 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
INSTALLATION:
a. To be a qualified gas heater service person, you
must have been trained in gas-fired heater servic
-
ing, repair and also have sufficient experience to
allow you to troubleshoot, replace defective parts,
and test heaters in order to get them into a continu-
ing 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 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 size
to be used. This must be done in accordance with
all local, state and national codes as well as the
manufacturer’s requirements.
Attention - Critical
Points to Remember!
