L.B. White Forced Air Heater CP170DUPN21163T Tradesman 170 170000 BTU Torpedo 125000 Variable LP Propane Gas Output Construction Jobsite Heating System
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Heavy-Duty 170,000 BTU Variable Propane Forced Air Torpedo Heater with 550 CFM Output and Service Saver Diagnostic Indicators
The L.B. White Tradesman 170 Portable Propane Forced Air Heater 170000 BTU Variable Output Construction Jobsite Torpedo Heater with Diagnostic Light delivers specialized high-capacity climate control utility and exceptional thermal airflow efficiency across demanding commercial concrete curing fields, unheated steel warehouse structures, and large agricultural envelope adjustments. Engineered with a direct-fired burner geometry producing an adjustable 125,000 to 170,000 BTU rating, this high-performance layout tool drives massive directional heat paths natively into open workspaces to combat extreme winter conditions during critical production stages. This professional contractor solution resolves rapid thermal loss in drafty zones, diagnostic troubleshooting guesswork during job site system shutdowns, and device casing corrosion failures by combining a solid-state Service Saver LED monitoring hub with a 550 CFM fan system, a direct spark electronic 3-trial ignition matrix, and an abrasion-resistant Tri-Shield exterior coating. Outfitted with an essential 10-foot gas line assembly hose, a high-pressure protective fuel regulator connection, a light 30 lbs bare chassis configuration weight, and a strict 99.97% thermal combustion efficiency benchmark, this robust industrial torpedo hardware optimizes subcontractor staging metrics during interior drywall mud applications, masonry cold-weather curing cycles, and structural framing completions.
Best Used For:
- Commercial Concrete Curing: Directing consistent 170,000 BTU thermal air streams natively across structural slab placements and foundation footings to optimize chemical hydration curves during sub-freezing staging.
- Drywall Finish Tempering: Maintaining precise variable heat environments single-handedly inside massive uninsulated commercial spaces to facilitate uniform joint compound and paint finish dry schedules.
- Subcontractor Fleet Winterization: Preheating freezing equipment engine bays, large agricultural utility shops, and open structural framing stud bays cleanly under maximum fuel-efficiency bounds.
Key Performance & Safety Features
- Variable Torque Output Dial: Adjustable gas flow throttle valve controls heating outputs dynamically from 125,000 to 170,000 BTU to scale fuel consumption rates cleanly against workspace size bounds.
- Service Saver self-diagnostics: Integrated external indicator light monitors operating conditions continuously, providing fast error code readouts to bypass technical field troubleshooting delays.
- Labyrinth Tri-Shield Finish: Composite multi-layer exterior shell chemistry isolates friction abrasion loop metrics completely, guarding the high-tensile sheet metal from ambient masonry salt corrosion.
- Direct Spark Electronic Ignition: Advanced 3-trial digital starter governor initializes gas combustion loop vectors reliably in high-altitude environments, removing manual matching requirements.
- Dual Safety Limit Protection: Internal high-temperature safety toggle switches and automated combustion air velocity micro-sensors disconnect fuel valves instantly if tracking limits drop.
What's Included
- (1) L.B. White Tradesman 170 Variable Propane Forced Air Torpedo Heater (CP170U)
- (1) 10-Foot Industrial High-Pressure Gas Supply Connection Hose
- (1) Calibrated Premium High-Pressure Liquid Propane Regulator Assembly
- (1) Pre-Assembled Ergonomic Balanced Structural Transport Grip Handle
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | L.B. White |
| Model Number | Tradesman 170 (CP170U) |
| Product Classification Type | Portable Propane Forced Air Torpedo Heater |
| Thermal Output Sweep Bounds | 125,000 - 170,000 BTU/Hr (Variable Selector Valve) |
| Heated Air Delivery Velocity | 550 CFM (Cubic Feet Per Minute) |
| System Primary Fuel Supply | Liquid Propane (LP Gas Only) |
| Continuous Fuel Consumption Rating | 5.8 - 7.9 lbs./hr. Index |
| Thermal Combustion Efficiency | 99.97% Direct-Fired Efficacy Rating |
| Electrical Start Current Draw | 3.7 Amps Max |
| Electrical Run Current Draw | 1.0 Amps Continuous (120V Line Connection Required) |
| Inlet Gas Operating Pressure | 11.0 in. W.C. (Water Column Target) |
| Total Mechanical Shell Length | 24.0 in. |
| Total Structural Shell Width | 9.5 in. |
| Total Structural Shell Height | 16.0 in. |
| Net Bare Hardware Unit Weight | 30 lbs. |
Pro-Tip: When running this torpedo blower apparatus inside large masonry containment layouts, position the rear intake vents clear of dense subfloor aggregate collection columns. Ensuring steady cold air intake tracks maintains the safety airflow sensor balance, preventing erratic ignition cycle resets and driving continuous thermal performance down lines.