L.B. White 161-D User Manual Download

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ATTENTION ALL USERS

This torch has been tested and evaluated by L.B.White Company Inc.as a direct

fired hand held torch intended for temporary use in industrial, farm, or

construction applications where strong, direct, localized heat is required. If you

are considering using this torch for any applications other than its intended use,

then please contact your fuel gas supplier or L.B.White Co., Inc.

150-29473

MODEL

OUTPUT

(Btuh)

FUEL

161-D (Cast Head)

500,000

172-D (Steel Head)

Owner's Manual and Instructions

Hand Held Torches

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Summary of Contents for 161-D

Page 1: ...held torch intended for temporary use in industrial farm or construction applications where strong direct localized heat is required If you are considering using this torch for any applications other than its intended use then please contact your fuel gas supplier or L B White Co Inc 150 29473 MODEL OUTPUT Btuh FUEL 161 D Cast Head 500 000 172 D Steel Head Owner s Manual and Instructions Hand Held...

Page 2: ...s can lead to property damage personal injury or loss of life GENERAL HAZARD WARNING Failure to comply with the precautions and instructions provided with this torch can result in Death Serious bodily injury or burns Property damage or loss from fire or explosion Asphyxiation due to lack of adequate air supply or carbon monoxide poisoning Read this Owner s Manual before installing or using this pr...

Page 3: ...age 6 for definition of the necessary qualifications Contact your local L B White distributor or L B White Co for assistance or if you have any questions about the use of the equipment or its application L B White Company has a policy of continuous product improvement It reserves the right to change specifications and design without notice SECTION PAGE General Information 3 Heater Specifications 4...

Page 4: ...50 100 lb cylinders Fuel Consumption Per Hour lbs 23 2 6 ft 1 83 m 161 D CAST IRON HEAD 7 15 T172 D STEEL HEAD 5 45 SPECIFICATIONS Model Ventilation Air Required to Support Combustion CFM Net Weight lbs Includes Gas Connection Components Minimum Safe Distance From Propane Gas Supply Container Inlet Gas Supply Pressure Required at the Torch Inlet PSIG ...

Page 5: ... the intensity of its odor can fade under some circumstances If there is an underground leak the movement of gas through the soil can filter the odorant Propane LP gas odor may differ in intensity at different levels Since propane LP gas is heavier than air there may be more odor at lower levels Always be sensitive to the slightest gas odor If you continue to detect any gas odor no matter how smal...

Page 6: ...age to torch components leading to property damage 7 The hose assembly shall be visually inspected on a daily basis after torch relocation and when the torch 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 torch being put into operation The hose assembly shall be protected from building materials and contact with hot surfaces du...

Page 7: ...egulator Regardless of torch model the excess flow valve is a safety device which protects against discharge from the propane gas supply container if the POL is broken off from the torch when in operation If the POL fitting is ever replaced it needs to be replaced with an L B White POL fitting Failure to do so can result in fires explosions loss of property injury or death 7 This torch is configur...

Page 8: ... with a male nut and stem called a POL Remove the cap from the POL Insert POL stem into the valve on the propane gas supply Thread the nut counterclockwise into the propane supply valve Tighten the nut securely with a wrench See Fig 4 2 Slowly open the tank valve This will prevent lock up of the excess flow valve within POL stem 3 Check all connections with approved leak detector Do not use flame ...

Page 9: ... are found replace the hose immediatley do not attempt repair 3 Regulators must be periodically inspected to make sure the regulator vents are not blocked Debris insects insect nests snow or ice on a regulator can block vents and cause excess pressure at the torch 4 Regulators can wear out and function improperly Have your gas supplier check the date codes on all regulators installed and check del...

Page 10: ...r Insufficient size or quantity of propane supply containers D COMPLETION 1 Once the proper pressure has been confirmed close fuel supply valve 2 After allowing heater to burn off fuel remaining in gas hose close manual valve on torch 3 Remove gauge and install plug into regulator tightening securely Check for gas leaks Service Instructions 10 Close the fuel supply valves to the torch and allow th...

Page 11: ...ck valve in POL fitting Close fuel supply valve and wait a minute to allow is locked allow check valve to reset itself Open container valve slowly Burner Component used to channel gas air mixture and provide an area at which the fuel may ignite Burner Orifice Brass metering device used to feed gas to the burner at a specific rate Gas Hose Flexible connector used to convey gas from gas supply to to...

Page 12: ...onths of the date code marked on the part If the defect occurs more than 24 months later than the date code but within 24 months from the date of purchase by the end user a copy of a bill of sale will be required to establish warranty qualification The warranty set forth above is the exclusive warranty provided by L B White and all other warranties including any implied warranties or merchantabili...

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