Installation instructions, General – White Outdoor FUEL HD120 User Manual

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Installation Instructions

GENERAL

Direct fired heaters discharge combustion by-products with

the heated air in to the area being heated. These include

CO, CO

2

, NO, NO

2

, and Ethylene. These gases can result in

harm to the worker or the plants.

The GreenGro greenhouse heater has been specifically

developed for very low levels of these combustion by-

products. However, it is necessary to have an exchange of

air within the greenhouse to avoid accumulation of these

gases to a harmful level over an extended period of

operating time.

Greenhouses have a natural air leakage factor. This natural

leakage is influenced by the design and physical condition

of the greenhouse as well as wind conditions and other

factors. This natural leakage factor can not be relied upon

as being sufficient to provide the necessary air exchange

within the greenhouse. Proper installation of the GreenGro

greenhouse heater must include provision for adequate air

exchange as follows:

Indoor M

Mounted H

Heater:

-- An exhaust fan capable of providing at least

300 cfm of discharge air.

-- An inlet shuttered louver of at least 120 sq. in. area.

-- The inlet shutters must be electromachanically

operated and electrically interlocked with the heater

such that the heater can not operate if the inlet

shutters do not open when heating is required.

Outdoor M

Mounted H

Heater:

-- An exhaust shuttered louver of at least 120 sq. in.

area.

-- The exhaust shutter must be electromechanically

operated and electrically interlocked with the heater

such that the heater can not operate if the exhaust

shutters do not open when heating is required.

1. Read all safety precautions and follow L. B. White

recommendations when installing this heater. If

during the installation or relocating of heater, you

suspect that a part is damaged or defective, call a

qualified service agency for repair or replacement.

2. Make sure the heater is properly positioned before use

and is hung level. Observe and obey all minimum safe

distances of the heater to the nearest combustible

materials. Minimum safe distances are given on the

heater nameplate and on page 4 of this manual.

3. The heater may be used either indoors or outdoors.

For heaters intended for outdoor installation, the

heater is to be installed at least 18 inches above the

ground or to a height that would prevent snow

blockage of heater’s air inlet. Refer to instructions

provided in the optional L.B. White outdoor mounting

and ducting kit, part number 23578.

4. The heater must have the proper gas regulator installed

for the application. A regulator must be connected to

the gas supply so that gas pressure at the inlet to the

gas valve is regulated within the range specified on the

dataplate at all times. Contact your gas supplier, or the

L.B. White Co., Inc. if you have any questions.

5. The heater’s gas regulator (with pressure relief valve)

should be installed outside of building. Any regulators

inside the buildings must be properly vented to the

outside. Local, state and national codes always apply

to regulator installation. Natural gas regulators with

vent limiting device may be mounted indoors without

venting to outdoors.

6. All gas pressure regulators must be installed in strict

accordance with the manufacturer’s safety instructions.

These instructions accompany each regulator.

7. Insure that all accessories that ship within the heater

have been removed from inside of heater and

installed. This pertains to air diverters, hose,

regulators, etc.

8. Make certain that a sediment trap is installed at the

gas valve inlet to prevent foreign materials (pipe

compound, pipe chips and scale) from entering the

gas valve. Debris blown into the gas valve may cause

that valve to malfunction resulting in a serious gas

leak that could result in a possible fire or explosion

causing loss of products, building, or even life. A

properly installed sediment trap will keep foreign

materials from entering the gas valve and protect the

safe functioning of that important safety component.

9. Any heater connected to a piping system must have

an accessible, approved manual shut off valve

installed within six feet (6 ft.) of the heater it serves.

10. 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.

7

WARNING

Fire aand EExplosion H

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.

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