L.B. White Journeyman Owner's Manual page 6

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Journeyman Ductable Oil Indirect-Fired Heater
QUALIFICATIONS FOR SERVICING AND
INSTALLATION:
1. Do not attempt to install, repair, or service this heater
unless you have continuing expert training and
knowledge of liquid fuel heaters.
Qualifications for service and installation of this
equipment are as follows:
To be a qualified liquid fuel heater service person, you
must have sufficient training and experience to handle
all aspects of indirect fired liquid fuel 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 the heater by reading and complying with
the safety instructions, labels, Owner's Manual, etc.,
that is provided with each heater.
2. All installations and applications of L.B. White
heaters must meet all relevant local, state and
national codes. Included are electrical and safety
codes. Your local fuel supplier, a local licensed
electrician, the local fire department or similar gov-
ernment agencies, or your insurance agent can help
you determine code requirements.
Refer to the following:
-- ANSI/NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.
-- ANSI A10.0, 1990 Latest Edition Safety
Requirements for Temporary and Portable Space
Heating Devices and Equipment Used in
Construction Industry.
-- CSA standard B139-2019, Installation Code for
Oil-Burning Equipment, for recommended
installation practice.
3. The area surrounding the heater shall be kept clear
and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
4. We cannot anticipate every use which may be
made of our heaters. Check with the local fire safety
authority if you have questions about
applications.
5. For safety, this heater is equipped with a fan switch
and high limit switches. Never operate the heater
with any safety device that has been bypassed. Do
not operate this heater unless these features are fully
functioning.
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6. Do not locate fuel containers near the outlet of the heater.
7. Do not adjust the supply air or fuel for combustion.
Doing so will cause improper combustion and
operation of the heater.
8. 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.
9. Check for fuel leaks and proper function upon heater
installation, when relocating, and after servicing.
10. This heater should be inspected for proper
operation by a qualified service person before each use,
not less than once per shift, and at least
annually.
11. This heater is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug for your protection against shock
hazard and must be plugged directly into a properly
grounded three-prong receptacle. Failure to use a
properly grounded receptacle can result in electrical
shock, personal injury, or death.
12. Read and understand all warnings. Keep this manual for
reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation
of this heater.
13. Use only the recommended fuels to avoid risk of fire or
explosion. Never use gasoline, naphtha, paint
thinners, alcohol, or other highly flammable fuels.
14. Fueling:
a. Personnel involved with fueling shall be
qualified and thoroughly familiar with the
manufacturer's instructions and applicable
regulations regarding the safe fueling of heating units.
b. Use only the type of fuel specified within the manual.
c. All flame shall be extinguished and the heater allowed
to cool prior to fueling.
d. During fueling, all fuel inlets and fuel-line
connections shall be inspected for leaks. Any leaks
shall be repaired prior to returning the heater to
service.
e. At no time shall more than one day's supply of
heater fuel be stored inside a building in the vicinity
of the heater. Bulk fuel storage shall be outside the
structure.