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L.B. White 200 Norseman User Manual

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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 service 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,

service 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 and normal operating condition. You must

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.

2. All installations and applications of L.B. White heaters

must meet all relevant local, state and national

codes. Included are propane gas, natural gas,

electrical, and safety codes. Your local fuel gas

supplier, a local licensed electrician, the local fire

department or similar government agencies, or your

insurance agent can help you determine code

requirements.

Also refer to:

-- CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane

Installation Code.

3. We cannot anticipate every use which maybe made of

our heaters. Check with the local fire safety authority

if you have questions about applications.

4. The heater shall be installed so that it is not directly

exposed to water spray, rain, or dripping water.

5. Do not locate fuel gas containers or fuel supply

hoses anywhere near the heat outlet of the heater.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. This heater should be inspected for proper operation

by a qualified service person before each use and at

least annually.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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 from the heater and stored in

accordance with CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and

Propane Installation Code.

14. Propane gas supply containers have left 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.

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