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Commander Ductable Make-Up Air Heater
Owner’s Manual •
Commander Ductable Make-Up Air Heater
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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 in
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
1. 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.
Refer to the following:
U.S. Installations:
-- 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.
Canadian Installations:
-- CSA B149.1 Natural Gas and Propane Gas
Installation Code.
-- CSA C22.1 Part 1 Standard Canadian Electrical
Code
-- CSA C22.2 No.3, Electrical Features of Fuel Burning
Equipment
2. We cannot anticipate every use which maybe made
of our heaters. Other standards govern the use of
fuel gases and heat producing products in specific
applications. Your local authority can advise you
about these. Check with the local fire safety authority
if you have questions about applications.
3. Do not wash the interior of the heater. Use only
compressed air, a soft brush or dry cloth to clean the
interior of the heater and its components.
4. For safety, this heater is equipped with a manual reset
high limit switch, two air pressure switches, and two
redundant gas solenoids. Never operate the heater
with any safety device that has been bypassed. Do not
operate this heater unless all of these features are fully
functioning.
5. Do not locate fuel gas containers or fuel supply hoses
within 20 ft./6.10 meters of the blower outlet of the heater.
6. 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.
7. 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 from building materials and contact with hot
surfaces during use. The replacement hose assembly
shall be that specified by the manufacturer.
8. This heater is equipped with a gas selector valves. The
gas selector valves must be properly positioned for the
gas supplied to the heater. Further information on this
feature is provided on page 13 of this manual.
9. Check for gas leaks and proper function upon heater
installation, when relocating, and after servicing. Refer to
leak check instructions within installation section of this
manual.
10. This heater shall be inspected for proper operation by
a qualified service person before each use and at least
annually.
11. Always turn off the gas supply to the heater if the heater
is not going to be used in the heating of the workspace.
12. These heaters are equipped with a 3-prong (grounding)
male receptacle for your protection against shock hazard
and must be plugged directly into a properly grounded
cord or be in compliance with the National Electrical
Code, NFPA 70, or CSA C22.1.
• Ensure appropriate gauge extension cord is used.
Consult with your local electrician.
13. Failure to use a properly grounded extension cord can
result in electrical shock, personal injury, or death.
14. 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 cleared away. In any event, do
not relight the heater for at least 5 minutes.