Premier Ductable Heater
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Owner’s Manual • Premier 40
14
Connecting the Regulator
to the Gas Supply
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Only use the L.B. White regulator supplied with
the heater.
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Use pipe joint compound that is approved for
use with propane gas at all threaded connec-
tions
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The heater must be regulated at all times for
proper operation.
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Leak check all regulator connections after con-
necting to the gas supply.
1. Thread the 3/8 NPT male ridge end of the hose
to the regulator outlet, tighten securely. See
Fig. 5.
FIG. 5
2. Remove the plastic cap from the POL
fi
tting.
(Do not discard the cap).
3. Insert the POL stem into the cylinder valve.
Push the spring loaded hand wheel up against
the threaded nut. Turn the hand wheel counter
clockwise to thread the POL nut into the pro-
pane cylinder valve. Firmly tighten. See FIG. 6.
FIG. 6
4. Install the 1/2” NPT hose adapter from the hose to the
gas valve inlet. See Fig. 7.
FIG. 7
5. Attach the hose’s swivel nut to the hose adapter. See.
Fig. 7.
6. Slowly open the cylinder valve. This will prevent lock-up
of the excess
fl
ow valve built within POL stem. Check
for leaks; correct if needed.
7. When storing or transporting the heater, use the protec-
tive cap to ensure the POL
fi
tting is protected from
damage and water entry.
REGULATOR
OUTLET
GAS INLET VALVE HOSE ADAPTER
HOSE SWIVEL NUT
CYLINDER
VALVE
HAND
WHEEL
POL STEM
3/8 NPT MALE
END