L.B. White 300 Director - Manual (Page 7)

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. Install chimney, Part #24311 onto exhaust outlet.
Install raincap, Part #24223 (optional accessory)
onto chimney to protect against water entry when
heater is installed outside. See Fig. 1.
FIG. 1
3. This heater may be installed either indoors or
outdoors. For indoor installations, the heater must
be vented to outside. See Figs. 2 & 3 on page 7 for
chimney set-up and installation.
4. The heater may be ducted. Use only 20 ft. flexible
duct, part #24220, and duct adapter, part #26986.
Both parts are optional accessories. Do not use any
other length of duct, field fabricated ducts, or
adapters, stove pipes, etc. Locate the duct under
s u i t a b l e w i n d b a r r i e r m a te r i a l s fo r j o b s i te
requirements.
5. When installed indoors, proper ventilation air must be
supplied to support the combustion of the heater.
Refer to Pg. 4 of this Owner’s Manual, or heater’s
dataplate for ventilation air requirements.
6. Insure all heater accessories have been installed.
7. The heater must be installed so as not to interfere
with or obstruct normal exits, emergency exits, doors
and walkways.
8. Railing, fencing or suitable substitute materials must
be used to keep the heating equipment from any
people using and visiting the structure.
9. The unit shall be located so that rain, ice, or snow
d r a i n a g e f ro m t h e s t r u c t u r e d o e s n ot a f fe c t
equipment operation. The heater must be mounted
above any pooled or standing water. A surrounding
trench is recommended to drain any rain, ice or snow
away from the unit.
10. The ground and surrounding terrain must be cleared
of any combustible vegetation and other combustible
materials when the heater is used.
11. Eventually, like all electrical/mechanical devices, the
thermostat can fail. Thermostat failure may result in
an underheating condition. The thermostat should be
tested to make sure it turns the heater on and off
within a temperature differential of ±3°F.
12. 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 power supply to the
heater.
13. 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 ser vice
personnel before placing the heater back into use.
EXTENSION CORD WIRE SIZE REQUIREMENTS
FOR DIRECTOR 300
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6 to 100 ft. long, use 14 AWG rated cord
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101 to 200 ft. long, use 12 AWG rated cord
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201 to 300 ft. long, use 10 AWG rated cord
18. When heater is moved or stored, it must be in a level
position or fuel spillage may occur.
19. N eve r m ove , h a n d l e , r e f u e l , o r s e r v i c e a h ot ,
operating, or plugged-in heater.
20. Never attach duct work to rear of heater.
21. Follow all local codes if connecting the heater to an
external fuel source.
22. Heaters used in the vicinity of tarpaulins, canvas, or
similar enclosure materials shall be located in safe
distance from such materials. The recommended
minimum safe distance is 10 f t. It is fur ther
recommended that these enclosure materials be of a
fire retardant nature. These enclosure materials
shall be securely fastened to prevent them from
igniting or from upsetting the heater due to wind
action.
23. Unplug heater when not in use.
24. When the heater is used in an enclosed or partially
enclosed permanent or temporary structure, tests for
the presence of carbon monoxide shall be made
within one hour after the start of each shift, and at
least four hours thereaf ter. Immediate, more
frequent testing may be dictated by job conditions.
Installation Instructions
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CHIMNEY
EXHAUST OUTLET CHIMNEY
EXHAUST OUTLET
RAIN CAP