L.B. White AD100, Owner'S Manual

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1. Read all safety precautions and follow L. B. White
recommendations when installing this brood heater.
If during the installation or relocating of the brood
heater, you suspect that a part is damaged or
defective, call a qualified service agency for repair or
replacement.
2. Make sure the brood heater is properly positioned
before use and is hung level. Observe and obey all
minimum safe distances of the heater to the nearest
combustible materials. Minimum safe distances are
given on the brood heater nameplate and on page 4 of
this manual.
3. The brood heater may be installed either indoors or
outdoors. When the brood heater is mounted
outdoors, use only the ductwork supplied in the
outdoor mounting kit.
4. For brood heaters intended for outdoor installation,
the brood heater is to be installed at least 18 inches
above the ground or to a height that would prevent
snow blockage of brood heater’s air inlet.
5. The brood heater must have the proper gas regulator
installed for the application. A regulator must be
connected to the gas supply so that gas pressure at the
inlet to the gas valve is regulated within the range
specified on the dataplate at all times. Contact your
gas supplier, or the L.B. White Co., Inc. if you have any
questions.
6. The brood heater’s gas regulator (with pressure relief
valve) should be installed outside of building. Any
regulators inside the buildings must be properly
vented to the outside. Local, state and national
codes always apply to regulator installation.
7. All gas pressure regulators must be installed in strict
accordance with the manufacturer’s safety instructions.
These instructions accompany each regulator.
8. Insure that all accessories that ship within the brood
heater have been removed from inside of heater and
installed. This pertains to air diverters, hose,
regulators, etc.
9. Make certain that a sediment trap is installed at the
gas valve inlet to prevent foreign materials (pipe
compound, pipe chips and scale) from entering the
gas valve. Debris blown into the gas valve may cause
that valve to malfunction resulting in a serious gas
leak that could result in a possible fire or explosion
causing loss of products, building or even life. A
properly installed sediment trap will keep foreign
materials from entering the gas valve and protect the
safe functioning of that important safety component.
10. Any brood heater connected to a piping system must
have an accessible, approved manual shut off valve
installed within 1.83 m of the brood heater it serves.
11. Check all connections for gas leaks using approved
gas leak detectors. Gas leak testing is performed as
follows:
-- Check all pipe connections, hose connections,
fittings and adapters upstream of the gas
control with approved gas leak detectors.
-- In the event a gas leak is detected, check the
components involved for cleanliness and
proper application of pipe compound before
further tightening.
-- Furthermore tighten the gas connections as
necessary to stop the leak.
-- After all connections are checked and any
leaks are stopped, turn on the main burner.
-- Stand clear while the main burner ignites to
prevent injury caused from hidden leaks that
could cause flashback.
-- With the main burner in operation, check all
connections, hose connections, fittings and
joints as well as the gas control valve inlet and
outlet connections with approved gas leak
detectors.
-- If a leak is detected, check the components
involved for cleanliness in the thread areas
and proper application of pipe compound
before further tightening.
-- Tighten the gas connection as necessary to
stop the leak.
WARNING
Fire or explosion hazard.
Can cause property damage, severe injury or death.
1. Disconnect power supply before wiring to prevent
electrical shock or equipment damage.
2. To avoid dangerous accumulation of fuel gas, turn
off gas supply at the appliance service valve before
starting installation, and perform gas leak test after
completion of installation.
3. Do not force the gas control knob. Use only your
hand to turn the gas control knob. Never use any
tools. If the knob will not operate by hand, the
control should be replaced by a qualified service
technician. Force or attempted repair may result in
fire or explosion.
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Installation Instructions
GENERAL
WARNING
Fire and Explosion Hazard
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Do not use open flame (matches, torches, candles,
etc.) in checking for gas leaks.
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Use only approved leak detectors.
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Failure to follow this warning can lead to fires or
explosions.
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Fires or explosions can lead to property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.