Oval-U 100
Radiant Tube Heaters
Owner’s Manual • Oval-U 100
Radiant Tube Heaters
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■ Propane gas and natural gas have a distinctive
odor. Learn to recognize these odors. (Reference
“Fuel Gas Odor” and “Odor Fading” sections
above.
■ If you have not been properly trained in repair and
service of propane gas and natural gas fueled
heaters, then do not attempt to light the heater, per-
form service or repairs, or make any adjustments
to the heater on a propane (LP) gas or natural gas
fuel system.
■ Even if you are not properly trained in the service
and repair of radiant heaters, ALWAYS be con-
sciously aware of the odors of propane gas and
natural gas.
■ A periodic “sniff test” around the heater or at the
heater’s joints; i.e. hose, connections, etc., is a
good safety practice under any conditions. If you
smell even a small amount of gas, CONTACT
YOUR FUEL GAS SUPPLIER IMMEDIATELY.
DO NOT WAIT!
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 SERVICING AND
INSTALLATION:
a. To be a qualified gas heater service person, you
must have been trained in gas-fired heater servic
-
ing, repair and also have sufficient experience to
allow you to troubleshoot, replace defective parts,
and test heaters in order to get them into a continu-
ing safe and normal operation 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 size to be
used. This must be done in accordance with all
local, state and national codes as well as the
manufacturer’s requirements.
2. All installations and applications of L.B. White heat-
ers must meet all relevant local, state and national
codes. Included are L.P. 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.
-- 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/NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.
3. For indoor installation only in agricultural poultry
confinement buildings. Not for use in residential
dwellings.
4. Do not move, handle, or service heater while in
operation or connected to a power or fuel supply.
5. This heater may be installed in areas subject to
washdown. This heater may only be washed on the
external components. See Cleaning Instructions.
Do not wash the interior of the burner box or the
tubes. Use only compressed air, soft brush or dry
cloth to clean the interior of the heater and it’s com-
ponents. After external washdown, do not operate
this heater until it is completely dry. In any event,
do not operate the heater for at least one hour after
external washdown.
6. For safety, this heater is equipped with an dif-
ferential air pressure switch. Never operate this
heater if this safety device has been bypassed. Do
not operate this heater unless this feature is fully
functioning.
7. The heater is designed to operate only with its
burner access door closed and latched. Do not
operate the heater with its burner box access door
open.
8. Do not block air intakes or discharge outlets of the
heater. Doing so may cause improper combus-
tion or damage to heater components leading to
property damage or animal loss.
Attention - Critical
Points to Remember!
