Premier Ductable Heaters
Owner’s Manual • Premier 80-170
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Start-Up Instructions
1. Connect the electrical cord to an approved
electrical outlet.
A selector switch located on the back of the
heater allows operation in either heating or
ventilation (no heat) modes. See Fig. 17.
FIG. 17
Selector
Switch
A. Heat Mode Operation
a. Open all manual fuel supply valves. Check
for gas leaks using an approved leak de-
tector. The gas control valve in the heater
has a manual shut-off feature incorporated
into the valve assembly. Ensure the indica-
tor on the valve is positioned to ON. See
Fig 18.
FIG. 18
b. Push the selector switch to heat.
See. Fig. 17.
c. Set the thermostat above room
temperature
-- The fan motor will start
-- Igniter will spark
-- Ignition occurs
d. The thermostat cycles the heater on and off
based on set point.
(It is normal for air to be trapped in the gas hose on
new installations. The heater may attempt more than
one trial for ignition before air is finally purged from
line and ignition takes place.)
When the switch is set to heat, four status lights
(see Fig.17) will be activated in sequence as specific
circuits are checked by the ignition control. If the
heater does not light, and a status light is off, refer to
the troubleshooting label on the inside of the heater’s
burner end access door or the troubelshooting of the
manual.
B. Vent Mode Operation
-- Push the selector switch to off,
O
, then to vent
-- Only the fan motor will operate. The igniter will
not spark,nor will ignition occur.
The ventilation feature is used when air circulation is
required. The heater will not cycle on its thermostat
setting.
C. Off O
1. Position the switch to midpoint O.
2.
Do not exceed input rating stamped on
nameplate or manufacturer’s recom-
mended burner orifice pressure for
size orifice(s) used. Make certain that
the primary air supply to main burner
is open and free of dust, dirt and debris
for complete, proper combustion.
