Therma Grow™ Greenhouse Heaters
Owner’s Manual • Therma Grow™
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■ Propane gas has 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 then do not attempt to light
heater, perform service or repairs, or make any
adjustments to the heater on the propane gas fuel
system.
■ Even if you are not properly trained in the service
and repair of the heater, ALWAYS be consciously
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 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 instal-
lation, 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 L.P. 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. Refers to the following:
Installations in the U.S.:
- ANSI/NFPA 58, latest edition, Standard for Storage
and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas and/or
- ANSI Z223.1/ NFP 54, National Fuel Gas Code
- ANSI/NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.
Installations in Canada:
- CAN1-B149.1 or CAN1-B149.2 Installation Codes
- CSA C22.1, Part 1 Standard Canadian Electrical
Code, CSA C22.2 No.3, Electrical Features of
Fuel Burning Equipment.
3. Do not move, handle, or service heater while in
operation or connected to a power or fuel supply.
4. This heater may be installed in areas subject to
washdown. This heater may only be washed on the
external case assembly-see Cleaning Instructions.
Do no was the interior of the heater. Use only
compressed air, soft brush or dry cloth to clean
the interior of the heater and it’s components. After
external washdown, do not operate this heater until
it is completely dry. In any event, do not operate
the ehater for at least one hour after external
washdown.
5. 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.
6. 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 opera-
tion. The hose assembly shall be protected from
building materials, and contact with hot surfaces
during use. The replacement hose assembly shall
be that specified by the manufacturer.
Attention - Critical
Points to Remember!
