L.B.White Tradesman CP400 Manual Del Usuario página 10

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Tradesman Construction Heaters
General Installation Instructions
WARNING
Burn Hazard
Can cause property damage, severe injury or death.
To avoid dangerous accumulation of fuel gas, turn
off gas supply at the appliance service valve before
starting installation, and perform gas leak test after
completion of installation.
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 heater must sit on its base and using a level,
be installed on a flat, level, and stable surface
when in operation and according to minimum
safe distances from combustible materials. Safe
distances are given on the heater dataplate and on
page 4 of this manual.
3. L.P Gas Installation Requirements
Ensure all L.P. gas containers are secured and
protected from people, vehicular traffic and
contact.
L.P. gas containers must be located on a
flat,level, and stable surface.
L.P. gas cylinders (100 lb. 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 is approved for indoor use only. The
heater shall be installed so it is not directly ex-
posed to water spray, rain, and /or dripping water.
5. 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.
6. Heaters used in the vicinity of combustible tar-
paulins, canvas, plastics, wind barriers, or similar
coverings shall be located at least 10 feet from
the coverings. The coverings shall be securely
fastened to prevent ignition or upsetting of the
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heater due to wind action on the covering or
other material.
7. Insure that all accessories that ship with the
heater have been and installed.
8. Check all connections for gas leaks using ap-
proved gas leak detectors. Gas leak testing is
performed as follows:
WARNING
Fire and Explosion Hazard
■ Do not use open flame (matches, torches,
candles, etc.) in checking for gas leaks.
■ Use only approved leak detectors.
■ Failure to follow this warning can lead to fires
or explosions.
■ Fires or explosions can lead to property dam-
age, personal injury or loss of life.
-- 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.
-- Tighten the gas connections as necessary to
stop the leak.
-- After all connections are checked and any leaks
are stopped, turn on the main burner.
-- Stand clear while the main burner ignites to
prevent injury caused from hidden leaks that
could cause flashback.
-- With the main burner in operation, check all
connections, hose connections, fittings and joints
as well as the gas control valve inlet and outlet
connections with approved gas leak detectors.
-- If a leak is detected, check the components
involved for cleanliness in the thread areas and
proper application of pipe compound before
further tightening.
-- Tighten the gas connection as necessary to stop
the leak.