L.B. White I-17 Infraconic - Manual (Page 11)

Follow these start-up instruction steps for initial start-up
before building repopulation. For normal start-up, simply
turn the thermostatic head above room temperature.
1. Open all gas supply valves to the heater(s) and check
for gas leaks at all connections using approved lead
detectors.
2. Adjust the thermostatic head, located on either the
zone control panel, or for individually controlled
heaters, directly on the heater, to its maximum
temperature setting. See Fig. 7.
FIG. 7
3. Fully depress the button on the safety control valve
while applying flame to the inner cone point. Remove
the vinyl cap from the safety valve if necessary. See
Fig.8. Keep the button fully depressed for about 30
seconds until the inner cone stays lit. Release the
button. Allow outer combustion cone to heat up
completely. Replace the cap onto the safety control
valve.
FIG. 8
4. Set thermostatic head to desired temperature. The
heater will cycle from low heat to high heat based
upon thermostatic head set point.
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Start-Up Instructions
WARNING
Fire or Explosion Hazard
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Do not force the safety control valve button.
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Use only your hand to depress the gas control button.
Never use any tools.
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If the button will not depress by normal hand
pressure, the control should be replaced by a
qualified service person.
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Force or attempted repair may result in fire or
explosion, causing property damage, severe injury, or
death.
To reduce temperature, simply turn down the thermostatic
control on the zone panel or on the individual heater.
To shut down the heaters for maintenance, cleaning or
service:
1. Shut off all gas supply valves to the heaters.
2. Allow heaters to burn off fuel gas remaining in the
gas supply line.
3. Turn down the thermostatic head to minimum
setting.
Shut-Down Instructions
SAFETY CONTROL VALVE