L.B. White 170 Tradesman Portable Forced Air - Manual (Page 6)

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 ser vice 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,
ser vice 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
a n d n o r m a l o p e r a t i n g c o n d i t i o n . Yo u m u s t
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 L.P. gas, natural gas, electrical, and safety
codes. Your local fuel gas supplier, a local licensed
electrician, the local f ire depar tment or similar
government agencies, or your insurance agent can help
you determine code requirements.
Also refer to:
-- ANSI/NFPA 58, latest edition, Standard for
Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum
Gas
-- ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code
-- ANSI/NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.
3. Adequate ventilation air for combustion must be
provided in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.154,
Temporary Heating Devices, and ANSI A10.10, Safety
Requirements for Temporar y and Por table Space
Heating Devices.
4. We cannot anticipate every use which maybe made of
our heaters. Check with the local fire safety authority if
you have questions about applications.
5. Forced air heaters shall not be directed toward any
propane gas container within 20 feet (6.10 meters).
6. Do not wash the heater. Use only compressed air, a
soft brush or dry cloth to clean the interior of the heater
and it’s components.
7. Use only the regulator supplied with the heater. The
heater must be regulated at all times for proper
operation.
8. For safety, this heater is equipped with auto reset limit
switches, and an air proving switch. Never operate the
heater with any safety device that has been bypassed.
Do not operate this heater unless these features are
fully functioning.
9. 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.
10. 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 hose assembly shall
be that specified by the manufacturer. See parts list.
11. 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.
12. This heater should be inspected for proper operation by
a qualified service person before each use and at least
annually.
13. 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.
14. This heater is equipped with a three-prong (grounding)
plug for your protection against shock hazard and must
be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle. Failure to use a properly grounded
receptacle can result in electrical shock, personal
injury, or death.
15. If gas flow is interrupted and flame goes out, do not
relight the heater until you are that all gas that may
have accummulated has cleared away. In any event, do
not relight the heater for at least 5 minutes.
16. Minimum propane gas supply cylinder size to be used
shall be 100 pounds when using a cylinder supply
system. The system must be arranged to provide vapor
withdrawal from the operating cylinder.
17. When the heater is to be stored indoors, the connection
between the propane gas supply cylinder(s) and the
heater must be disconnected and the cylinder(s)
removed form the heater and stored in accordance with
the Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquified
Petroleum Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58.
18. Propane gas supply containers have lef t handed
threads. Always use the appropriate wrench to make a
connection to tighten or loosen the P.O.L. fitting at the
cylinders’ gas supply valve.
WARNING
Burn Hazard
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High surface and discharge temperatures.
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D o n ot to u c h t h e h e a te r o r c o m e w i t h i n s a fe
clearances given on dataplate.
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Use extreme caution when lighting the heater or
adjusting heat levels.
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Failure to follow this warning and come too close to
the heater can result in burns or ignition of clothing.
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Burns cause serious injury or death.
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