L.B. White 170 Dual Fuel - 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. The heating equipment must be properly positioned
on a flat, stable, and horizontal surface before use.
Observe and obey all minimum safe distances of the
heater to the nearest combustible materials. Safe
distances are given on the heater dataplate and on
page 4 of this manual.
3. L.P Gas Installation Requirements
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Ensure all L.P. gas containers are secured and
protected from all people, vehicular traffic and
contact.
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L.P. gas containers must be located on a flat, level,
and stable surface.
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L.P. gas cylinders (a.k.a. 45 kg. cylinders/tanks)
must be secured from tip-over.
Contact your local authorities, L.P. gas dealers, or fire
marshalls for specifics dealing with installation in your
area.
4. This heater may be installed either indoors or
outdoors. For outdoor installations, additional
accessories are needed to properly provide heated air
to the inside of the work area. These accessories are
as follows:
Duct Kit, .3 m. diameter x 3.65 m. length:
This accessor y provides for locating the heater
3.04 m. away from the work area as required by some
local codes.
Duct Kit Part Numbers:
Gray 26346
White 26347
Clear 26348
End Diffuser:
This accessory is used with the .3 m. diameter x
3.65 m. duct. It is placed under the tent edge and
provides for spreading of the heated air inside the
work area.
End Diffuser Part Number: 26350
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER DUCTWORK, DUCTING,FIELD
FABRICATED DUCTS, TARPS,STOVE PIPE, or any other
means of making the connection between the heater and
the inside of the work area.
5. W h e n u s i n g t h e e n d d i f f u s e r a i r d i s t r i b u t i o n
accessory, ensure the wind barrier material or similar
covering is laid within the accessory’s channel, and
the material is firmly anchored to hold the material
securely within the channel. See page 12 for
specifics when using this air distribution accessory.
6. Heaters used in the vicinity of combustible tarpaulins,
canvas, plastics, wind barriers, or similar coverings
shall be located at least 3.04 m. from the coverings.
The coverings shall be securely fastened to prevent
ignition or upsetting of the heater due to wind action
on the covering or other material.
7. The heater’s gas pressure regulator (with pressure
relief valve) must be protected from adverse weather
conditions (rain, ice, snow) as well as from building
materials (tar, concrete, plaster, etc.) which can affect
safe operation and could result in property damage or
injury.
8. Ensure that all accessories that ship within the heater
have been removed from inside the heater and
installed.
9. 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.
WARNING
Fire and Explosion Hazard
Can cause property damage, severe injury or death
1. To avoid dangerous accumulation of fuel gas, turn
off gas supply at the heater service valve before
starting installation, and perform gas leak test after
completion of installation.
2. Do not force the gas control knob. Use only your
hand to turn the gas control knob. Never use any
tools. If the knob will not operate by normal hand
pressure the gas control valve should be replaced by
a qualified service technician. Force or attempted
repair may result in fire or explosion.
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Installation Instructions
GENERAL
WARNING
Fire and Explosion Hazard
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Do not use open flame (matches, torches, candles,
etc.) in checking for gas leaks.
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Use only approved leak detectors.
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Failure to follow this warning can lead to fires or
explosions.
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Fires or explosions can lead to property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.