Gas selector valve – L.B. White 170 Dual Fuel User Manual
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1.
This feature allows the heater to operate on either
propane or natural gas without changing out the
burner orifice. The gas selector valve is located
between the gas control valve and the burner. Gas
selection is made by sliding the locking sleeve up and
repositioning the valve’s handle. THIS IS NOT A
MANUAL GAS SHUT OFF VALVE.
2.
Refer to Figs. 14 and 15. The valve handle must be
properly positioned for the specific gas being used.
FIG. 14
FIG. 15
3.
The handle must be fully set at 90 degrees to gas
flow (propane gas) or parallel to gas flow (natural gas)
for proper operation. Do not operate the heater with
t h e va l ve h a n d l e s e t b e t we e n e i t h e r p o s t i o n ,
otherwise improper operation will occur.
4.
The valve’s handle can be locked to prevent improper
positioning. Use the hole provided. See Fig. 16.
FIG. 16
Gas Selector Valve
HANDLE POSITION
PROPANE GAS
HANDLE POSITION
NATURAL GAS
LOCKING SLEEVE
(SLIDE UP TO REPOSITION
VALVE HANDLE)