8
Tradesman Construction Heaters
Attention - Critical
Points to Remember!
■ Propane gas has a distinctive odor. Learn to
recognize these odors. (Reference Fuel Gas Odor
and Odor Fading sections above.
■ If you have not been properly trained in repair and
service of propane gas then do not attempt to light
heater, perform service or repairs, or make any
adjustments to the heater on the propane gas fuel
system.
■ Even if you are not properly trained in the service
and repair of the heater, ALWAYS be consciously
aware of the odors of propane gas and natural gas.
■ A periodic sniff test around the heater or at the
heater's joints; i.e. hose, connections, etc., is a
good safety practice under any conditions. If you
smell even a small amount of gas, CONTACT
YOUR FUEL GAS SUPPLIER IMMEDIATELY. DO
NOT WAIT!
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 instal-
lation, 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.
Owner's Manual • Tradesman
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 fire
department 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.
-- CSA C22.1 Part 1, Standard Canadian Electri-
cal Code
-- CSA C22.2 No.3, Electrical Features of Fuel
Burning Equipment
3. Adequate ventilation air for combustion must be
provided.
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. Once the heater has been lit, high surface and
exhaust temperatures can ignite clothing or burn
users who come too close to the heater. When
the heater is in operation, those working around
the heater should never touch the heater or come
within the clearances stated. Use extreme caution
when lighting the heater or adjusting heat levels.
6. Forced air heaters shall not be directed toward any
propane gas container within 20 feet (6.10 meters).
7. 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.
8. Use only the regulator supplied with the heater.
The heater must be regulated at all times for
proper operation.