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.
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 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 Z223.1/NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas
Code
-- ANSI A10.10 American National Standards
Safety Requirements for Temporar y and
Po r t a b l e S p a c e H e a t i n g D ev i c e s a n d
Equipment Used in the Construction Industry.
3.
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.
4.
Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and
heat producing products in specific applications.
Your local authority can advise you about these.
5.
Use only compressed air, soft brush or dry cloth to
clean the interior of the heater and it’s components.
6.
The heater shall be installed so that it is not directly
exposed to water spray, rain, or dripping water.
7.
Do not locate fuel gas containers or fuel supply
hoses anywhere near the discharge outlet of the
heater.
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 relocation and when 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 the installation section of this
owner 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.
When the heater is connected to the natural gas
supply the heater must connect dimensionally using
American National Standard Wrought Steel and
Wrought Iron Pipe B36/10-1970. If corrugated metal
tubing, other such flexible connections or quick
connectors are utilized, they must be appropriately
approved for use with natural gas. Aluminum piping
or tubing shall not be used. If copper tubing is
utilized with natural gas, it shall be internally tinned
or equivalently treated to resist sulphur
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