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Commander Ductable Make-Up Air Heater
Owner’s Manual •
Commander Ductable Make-Up Air Heater
9
General Installation Instructions
WARNING
Fire and Explosion Hazard
■ Do not use open flame (matches, torches,
candles, etc.) in checking for gas leaks.
■ Use only approved leak detectors.
■ Failure to follow this warning can lead to fires
or explosions.
■ Fires or explosions can lead to property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
6. Check all connections for gas leaks using approved
gas leak detectors. Gas leak testing is performed as
follows:
• Check all pipe connections, hose connections, fittings,
and adapters upstream of the gas control with approved
gas leak detectors.
-- In the event a gas leak is detected, check the
components involved for cleanliness and proper
application of pipe compound before further
tightening.
-- Furthermore, tighten the gas connections as
necessary to stop the leak.
-- After all connections are checked and any leaks are
stopped, turn on the main burner.
-- Stand clear while the main burner ignites to prevent
injury caused from hidden leaks that could cause
flashback.
-- With the main burner in operation, check all
connections, hose connections, fittings and joints as
well as the gas control valve inlet and outlet
connections with approved gas leak detectors.
-- If a leak is detected, check the components involved for
cleanliness in the thread areas and proper application
of pipe compound before further tightening.
-- Tighten the gas connection as necessary to stop the
leaks.
-- If necessary, replace the parts or components involved
if the leak cannot be stopped.
-- Ensure all gas leaks have been identified and repaired
before proceeding.
7. A qualified service agent must check for proper
operating gas pressure upon installation of the heater.
8. Light according to instructions on heater or within
owner’s manual.
9. Make sure the heater has the proper gas regulator
for the application. A regulator must be connected
to the gas supply so that gas pressure at the inlet of
the gas valve is regulated within the range specified
on the dataplate at all times.
• The Commander heaters does not come standard
with a second stage regulator.
• Contact your gas supplier, or the L.B. White Co.,
LLC. if you have any questions.
10. The heater must be installed so as not to interfere
with or obstruct normal exits, emergency exits,
doors and walkways.
11. Railing, fencing or suitable substitute materials
must be used to keep the heating equipment from
any people using and visiting the structure.
12. The heater shall be located so that rain, ice, or
snow drainage from the structure does not affect
equipment operation. If the heater is outside, it
must be position above any pooled or standing
water. If the unit is to be located on the ground, a
surrounding trench is recommended to drain any
rain, ice, or snow away from the unit.
13. The ground and surrounding terrain must be
cleared of any combustible vegetation and other
combustible materials when the heater is utilized
outside.
14. Eventually, like all electrical/mechanical devices,
the temperature sensor probe can fail. The
temperature sensor failure may result in an
underheating condition. If the probe fails, the
Temperature Controller will set the modulating
valve to 5VDC to continue to provide some heat to
the space. The sensor should be tested to ensure
the setpoint and the discharge air temperature are
within a temperature differential of ±3°F (±1.5°C).
15. Take time to understand how to operate and
maintain the heater by using this Owner’s Manual.
Make sure you know how to shut off the gas
supply to the building and also to the individual
heater. Contact your fuel gas supplier if you have
any questions.
16. Any defects found in performing any of the service
or maintenance procedures must be eliminated
and defective parts replaced immediately. The
heater must be retested by properly qualified
service personnel before placing the heater back
into use.