L.B. White CP400 Owner's Manual And Instructions

L.B. White CP400 Owner's Manual And Instructions

Portable forced air heater

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Owner's Manual and Instructions
Congratulations!
You have purchased the finest portable forced air heater available.
Your new L.B. White heater incorporates the benefits from the most experienced
manufacturer of heating products using state-of-the-art technology.
We, at L.B. White, thank you for your confidence in our products and
welcome any suggestions or comments you may have...call us, toll-free,
at (800) 345-7200.
ATTENTION ALL USERS
This heater has been designed and evaluated by the L.B. White Co., Inc. according
to the applicable standards for gas fired heaters as a direct gas - fired portable
forced air heater. This manual includes all options available for this heater, such as
heat/vent switch, variable rate valve, and thermostat.
CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL FIRE SAFETY AUTHORITY, YOUR LOCAL FUEL GAS
SUPPLIER, OR THE L.B. WHITE COMPANY IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING
APPLICATIONS.
Portable Forced Air Heater
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MODEL
OUTPUT (Btuh)
CP400
400,000
FUEL
Butane Propane
Vapor
Withdrawal
150-30822 REV.A

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  • Page 1 ATTENTION ALL USERS Please refer to important elevation This heater has been designed and evaluated by the L.B. White Co., Inc. according information on inside cover. to the applicable standards for gas fired heaters as a direct gas - fired portable forced air heater.
  • Page 3 ASPHYXIATION OR CARBON MONOXIDE OWNER’S MANUALS AND REPLACEMENT LABELS POISONING AND THEREFORE SERIOUS ARE AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE. SEE WEBSITE, OR INJURY OR DEATH. FOR ASSISTANCE, CONTACT L.B. WHITE AT 1-800- 345-7200. WARNING WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD FIRE, BURN, INHALATION, AND EXPLOSION HAZARD NOT FOR HOME OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE USE.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Have your qualified installer review this manual with you so that you fully understand the heater and how it The L.B. White Co., Inc. has a policy of continuous product functions. improvement. It reserves the right to change specifications...
  • Page 5: Heater Specifications

    Heater Specifications Model SPECIFICATIONS CP400 Fuel Type Butane Propane Gas Maximum / Minimum Input (BTUH) 400,000/235,000 Burner Manifold Pressure (PSI) MAX. nlet Gas Supply Pressure Acceptable at the Gas Connection (PSI) MIN. MAX. 18.5 Fuel Consumption Per Hour (lbs.) 11.6 MIN.
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions WARNING Asphyxiation Hazard FUEL GAS ODOR LPG has a man-made odorant- added specifically for detection of fuel gas leaks. If a gas leak occurs, you should be able to smell the fuel gas. THAT’S YOUR SIGNAL TO GO INTO IMMEDIATE ACTION! Do not take any action that could ignite the fuel gas.
  • Page 7 14. This heater is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for your protection against shock 2. All installations and applications of L.B. White heaters hazard and must be plugged directly into a properly must meet all relevant local, state and national grounded three-prong receptacle.
  • Page 8: Installation And Assembly Instructions

    Contact your gas supplier, or etc.) in checking for gas leaks. the L.B. White Co., Inc. if you have any questions. Use only approved leak detectors. Failure to follow this warning can lead to fires or 12.
  • Page 9: Lpg Supply Sizing

    13. The heater must be installed so as not to interfere 16. Take time to understand how to operate and maintain with or obstruct normal exits, emergency exits, doors the heater by using this Owner’s Manual. Make sure and walkways. you know how to shut off the gas supply to the building and also to the individual heater.
  • Page 10: Hose And Regulator Assembly

    HOSE AND REGULATOR ASSEMBLY 1. Thread rigid end of hose into gas inlet of heater. 2. Thread hose adapter to regulator outlet and tighten Tighten securely. See Fig. 2. securely. Connect end of hose with nut to hose adapter. Tighten hose nut securely. See Fig. 3. FIG.
  • Page 11: Start-Up Instructions

    Start-Up Instructions The following instructions pertain to heaters with a selector Set the thermostat above room temperature. The switch and thermostat. thermostat cycles the heater on and off based on setting. Heaters with thermostat only: follow steps 1,2,4, -- Fan motor starts. and 5.
  • Page 12: Cleaning Instructions

    L.B. White Co., Inc. Dataplates, start- up and shut-down instructions and warnings are 4. Regulators can wear out and function improperly.
  • Page 13: Service Instructions

    Service Instructions GENERAL 4. Remove the fan guard and motor/fan assembly for WARNING access to upper barrel components. Burn Hazard Some heater surfaces are hot for a period of time 5. The auto reset backflash, and thermostat can be after the heater has been shut down. tested by disconnecting the leads at the component, Allow the heater to cool before performing service, and placing a jumper connecting the leads together.
  • Page 14: Auto Reset Backflash Switch

    AUTO RESET BACKFLASH SWITCH To replace the switch, remove the screws, spacers TESTING and nuts holding the switch to the burner plate. See The switch should be tested annually. Figs. 9 and 10. 1. Remove the switch assembly. Apply a small,soft flame FIG.
  • Page 15: Igniter

    IGNITER FIG. 14 MAINTENANCE 1. Using a small wire brush, reach down the barrel of the heater and brush the igniter electrode. Ensure buildup is removed. 2. Test the igniter. With the gas supply shut off, turn the heater on. If there is not a spark, or a weak IGNITER spark is evident, either check the gap of the igniter CABLE...
  • Page 16: Thermostat

    THERMOSTAT FIG. 20 Open the clip holding the thermostat bulb to the motor mount. CLIP 2. Remove the knob and thermostat mounting screws. 3. Guide the thermostat bulb through the bushing. 4. Remove the thermostat from heater BUSHING SCREWS IGNITION CONTROL FIG.
  • Page 17: Gas Pressure Checks

    GAS PRESSURE CHECKS FIG. 24 The following explains a typical procedure to be followed in checking gas pressures. The gas pressures will vary depending upon fuel type. Consult the dataplate on the heater or page 4 in this manual for specific pressures to be used in conjunction with this procedure.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Information

    Troubleshooting Information READ THIS ENTIRE SECTION BEFORE BEGINNING Refer to the Servicing sections as necessary to obtain TO TROUBLESHOOT PROBLEMS. information on disassembly and replacement procedures of the component once the problem is identified by the flow chart. WARNING This heater can start at any time. HEAT MODE-DIRECT IGNITION OPERATION SEQUENCE: -- 115 VAC is sent to selector switch.
  • Page 22: Electrical Connection And Ladder Diagrams

    Electrical Connection and Ladder Diagrams WITH HEAT/OFF/VENT SELECTOR SWITCH AND THERMOSTAT WITH THERMOSTAT ONLY CAUTION - REFER TO THE HEATER'S ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DIAGRAM WHEN SERVICING TO AVOID WIRING ERRORS & HEATER MALFUNCTION. CHECK FOR PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING. WARNING: THIS HEATER MAY START AT ANY TIME DIRECT SPARK IGNITION CONTROL BACKFLASH...
  • Page 23: Heater Component Function

    Heater Component Function Air Proving Switch Gas Hose Safety device used to insure that the proper air flow is being Flexible connector used to convey gas from supply line in achieved before the gas valve is opened. building to heater. Back Flash Switch Heat Chamber Safety device wired into the control system which is used to...
  • Page 24: Parts Identification

    Parts Identification PARTS SCHEMATIC...
  • Page 25: Parts List

    Parts Identification PARTS LIST Item Description Part Number Regulator with POL, 4.0 PSI 29495 Hose, fixed X swivel, 3/8 in. x 10 ft. 21841 Adaptor, hose, 3/8 in. 572580 Knob, thermostat 572514 Power cord 571356 Air proving switch with bracket 573639 Motor 571280...
  • Page 26: Warranty Policy

    Warranty Policy HEATER L.B. White Co., Inc. warrants that the component parts of its Registering your product online with L.B.White will heater are free from defects in material and workmanship, automatically qualify a unit and its component parts for when properly installed, operated, and maintained in warranty consideration.

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