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L.B. White Co., Inc. warrants that the compo-
nent parts of its equipment are free from de-
fects in material and workmanship, when
properly installed, operated, and maintained in
accordance with the Installation and Mainte-
nance Instructions, safety guides and labels
contained with each unit.  If, within 24 months
from the date of purchase by the end user, any
component is found to be defective, L.B. White
Co., Inc. will at its option, repair 
or replace the defective part or equipment, with
a new part or equipment, F.O.B., Onalaska, Wis-
consin.

A warranty card on file at L.B. White will auto-
matically qualify a unit and its component parts
for warranty consideration.  If a warranty card is
not on file, a copy of the bill of sale will be re-
quired to establish warranty qualification.  If
neither is available, the warranty period will be
24 months from date of shipment from L B.
White.  

Contact your local L.B. White dealer for re-
placement parts and service or call the L.B.
White Co., Inc. at (800) 345-7200 for assis-
tance.  Be sure that you have your heater
model number and configuration number
when calling.

Replacement Parts and Service

PARTS

L.B. White Co., Inc. warrants that replacement
parts purchased from the company and used
on the appropriate L. B. White equipment are
free from defects both in material and work-
manship for 24 months from the date of pur-
chase by the end user. Warranty is automatic
if a component is found defective within 24
months 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 war-
ranty qualification. 

The warranty set forth above is the exclusive
warranty provided by L.B. White, and all other
warranties, including any implied warranties or
merchantability or fitness for a particular pur-
pose, are expressly disclaimed.  In the event
any implied warranty is not hereby effectively
disclaimed due to operation of law, such im-

plied warranty is limited in duration to the du-
ration of the applicable warranty stated above.
The remedies set forth above are the sole and
exclusive remedies available hereunder.  L.B.
White will not be liable for any incidental or con-
sequential damages directly or indirectly re-
lated to the sale, handling or use of the
equipment, and in any event L.B. White's liabil-
ity in connection with the equipment, including
for claims based on negligence or strict liability,
is limited to the purchase price.

Some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitation may not apply to you.  Some states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inci-
dental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.

Warranty Policy

EQUIPMENT

12

Owner’s Manual and Instructions

TORCHMAN

®

SV 

Hand Held Torch

View this manual online at www.lbwhite.com

MODEL

OUTPUT

(BTUH)

FUEL

173B 

300,000           

Propane Vapor

Withdrawal

Congratulations!

Your new L.B. White torch incorporates the benefits from the most experienced
manufacturer of heating products using state-of-the-art technology.

We, at L.B. White, 

thank you

for your confidence in our products and welcome

any suggestions or comments you may have...call us toll free at (800) 345-
7200.

150-29471

ATTENTION ALL USERS

This torch has been designed and tested by L.B.White as a direct gas-fired
hand held torch intended for temporary use in industrial, farm, or construc-
tion applications where strong, direct, localized heat is required. If you are
considering using this product for any application other than its intended
use, then please contact your fuel gas supplier, or the L.B. White Co., Inc.

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Summary of Contents for torchman 173b

Page 1: ...isclaimed In the event any implied warranty is not hereby effectively disclaimed due to operation of law such im plied warranty is limited in duration to the du ration of the applicable warranty stated above The remedies set forth above are the sole and exclusive remedies available hereunder L B White will not be liable for any incidental or con sequential damages directly or indirectly re lated t...

Page 2: ...soline solvents paint thinner dust particles or unknown chemicals Failure to follow these instructions may result in a fire or explosion Fire or explosions can lead to property damage personal injury or loss of life Parts Identification MANUAL VALVE 570963 ORIFICE 572798 SPARK LIGHTER 28470 11 Burner Component used to channel gas air mixture and provide an area at which the fuel may ig nite Burner...

Page 3: ...r and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flamma ble vapors and liquids Review labels at the time of mainte nance for legibility Make sure none are cut torn or otherwise damaged Any damaged labels must be replaced im mediately by contacting L B White La bels are avaialble at no cost Maintenance Instructions Service Instructions Close the fuel supply valves to the torch and allow the...

Page 4: ... Odors present in animal confinement buildings can mask fuel gas odor The odorant in propane LP gas is color less and the intensity of its odor can fade under some circumstances If there is an underground leak the move ment of gas through the soil can filter the odorant Propane LP gas odor may differ in inten sity at different levels Since propane LP gas is heavier than air there may be more odor ...

Page 5: ...afety Requirements for Tem porary and Portable Space Heating De vices as appropriate 4 We cannot anticipate every use which may be made of our torches Check with the local fire safety authority if you have questions about applications 5 Do not locate fuel gas containers or fuel supply hoses within 20 ft of the discharge of the torch WARNING Fire and Burn Hazard Can Cause Property Damage Severe Inj...

Page 6: ...ment 2 Check all connections for gas leaks Gas leak testing is performed as fol lows In the event a gas leak is detected check the components involved for cleanliness and proper application of pipe compound before further tighten ing Further tighten the gas connections as necessary to stop the leak After all connections are checked and any leaks are stopped wait at least 5 minutes to allow gas to ...

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