Premier Ductable Heaters
Owner’s Manual • Premier 80-170
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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 combus-
tion 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 opera-
tion. The hose assembly shall be protected from
building materials, and contact with hot surfaces
both during use and while in storage. The replace-
ment hose assembly shall be that specified 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.
11. This heater should be inspected for proper
operation by a qualified 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 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 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.
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 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. fitting 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 ac-
cordance 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,
Liquified Petroleum Gas Code, NFPA 58 or the
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code,
CAN B149.1, as appropriate.
