1. Do not attempt to install, repair, or service this heater
or the gas supply line unless you have continuing
expert training and knowledge of gas heaters.
Qualifications for service and installation of this
equipment are as follows:
a. To be a qualified gas heater service person, you
must have sufficient training and experience to
handle all aspects of gas-fired heater installation,
service and repair. This includes the task of
installation, troubleshooting, replacement of
defective parts and testing of the heater. You
must be able to place the heater into a continuing
safe and normal operating condition. You must
completely familiarize yourself with each model
heater by reading and complying with the safety
instructions, labels, Owner’s Manual, etc., that is
provided with each heater.
b. To be a qualified gas installation person, you must
have sufficient training and experience to handle
all aspects of installing, repairing and altering gas
lines, including selecting and installing the proper
equipment, and selecting proper pipe and tank
size to be used. This must be done in accordance
with all local, state and national codes as well as
the manufacturer’s requirements.
c. In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, this
product must be installed by a gas fitter licensed
by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
2. All installations and applications of L.B. White heaters
must meet all relevant local, state and national
codes. Included are propane gas, natural gas,
electrical, and safety codes. Your local fuel gas
supplier, a local licensed electrician, the local fire
department or similar government agencies, or your
insurance agent can help you determine code
requirements.
Also refer to:
-- ANSI/NFPA 58, latest edition, Standard for
Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum
Gas and/or
-- ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas
Code
-- ANSI A10.10 American National Standards
Safety Requirements for Temporary and
Por table Space Heating Devices and
Equipment Used in the Construction Industry.
3. We cannot anticipate every use which may be made
of our heater. Check with your local fire safety
authority if you have questions about applications.
4. Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and
heat producing products in specific applications.
Your local authority can advise you about these.
5. Use only compressed air, soft brush or dry cloth to
clean the interior of the heater and it’s components.
6. The heater shall be installed so that it is not directly
exposed to water spray, rain, or dripping water.
7. Do not locate fuel gas containers or fuel supply
hoses anywhere near the discharge outlet of the
heater.
8. Do not block air intakes or discharge outlets of the
heater. Doing so may cause improper combustion or
damage to heater components leading to property
damage.
9. The hose assembly shall be visually inspected on a
daily basis after heater relocation and when the
heater 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 heater being put into operation.
The hose assembly shall be protected building
materials, and contact with hot surfaces during use.
The hose assembly shall be that specified by the
manufacturer. See parts list.
10. Check for gas leaks and proper function upon heater
installation or when relocating. Refer to leak check
instructions within installation section of this manual.
11. This heater should be inspected for proper operation
by a qualified service person before each use and at
least annually.
12. Always turn off the gas supply to the heater if the
heater is not going to be used in the heating of the
work space.
13. If gas flow is interrupted and flame goes out, do not
relight the heater until you are sure that all gas that
may have accumulated has cleaned away. In any
event, do not relight the heater for at least 5 minutes.
14. Minimum propane gas supply cylinder size to be used
shall be 100 pounds. When using a cylinder supply
system, the system must be arranged to provide
vapor withdrawal from the operating cylinder.
15. When the heater is to be stored indoors, the
connection between the propane gas supply
cylinder(s) and the heater must be disconnected and
the cylinder(s) removed from the heater and stored in
accordance with the Standard and Handling of
Liquefied Petroleum Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58.
16. When natural gas is used as a fuel and the heater is
connected to the gas supply using the optionally
supplied gas hose, the heater must connect
dimensionally using American National Standard
Wrought Steel and Wrought Iron Pipe B36/10-1970.
If corrugated metal tubing, other such flexible
connections or quick connectors are utilized, they
must be appropriately approved for use with natural
gas. Aluminum piping or tubing shall not be used. If
copper tubing is utilized with natural gas, it shall be
internally tinned or equivalently treated to resist
sulphur
17. Propane gas supply cylinders containers have left
handed threads. Always use the appropriate wrench
to tighten or loosen the P.O.L. fitting at the propane
gas containers supply valve. Do not use pliers.
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