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.
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.
Also refer to:
-- ANSI/NFPA 58, latest edition, Standard for
Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum
Gas
-- ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas
Code
3.
Adequate ventilation air for combustion must be
provided in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.154,
Temporary Heating Devices, and ANSI A10.10, Safety
Requirements for Temporary and Portable Space
Heating Devices.
4.
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.
5.
Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and
heat producing products in specific applications.
Your local authority can advise you about these.
6.
Use only compressed air, soft brush or dry cloth to
clean the interior of the heater and it’s components.
7.
Always use approved pipe thread compound suitable
fo r u s e w i t h p ro p a n e g a s o n t h e t h r e a d e d
connections.
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.
W h e n t h e h e a te r i s to b e s to r e d i n d o o r s , t h e
c o n n e c t i o n b e t we e n t h e p ro p a n e g a s s u p p l y
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.
Propane gas supply 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.
WARNING
Burn Hazard
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High surface and discharge temperatures.
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D o n ot to u c h t h e h e a te r o r c o m e w i t h i n s a fe
clearances given on dataplate.
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Use extreme caution when lighting the heater or
adjusting heat levels.
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Failure to follow this warning and come too close to
the heater can result in burns or ignition of clothing.
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Burns cause serious injury or death.
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