General - L.B.White Boss 400 DF Manual Del Usuario E Instrucciones

General Installation
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
qualifi ed service agency for repair or replacement.
2. The heater must sit on its wheels and front support.
It shall be installed on a fl at, level, and horizontal
surface when in operation and according to mini-
mum 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 traffi c and
contact.
L.P. gas containers must be located on a
fl at,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
fi re marshalls for specifi cs dealing with installation in
your area.
4. 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.
5. Heaters used in the vicinity of combustible tar-
paulins, canvas, plastics, wind barriers, or similar
coverings shall be located at least 10 feet (3.05
m) from the coverings. The coverings shall be
securely fastened to prevent ignition or upsetting
of the heater due to wind action on the covering or
other material.
Boss DF Construction Heaters
6. Install all heater accessories that have been
shipped with the heater.
Boss 400: Ensure the accessory package's
pipe nipple (5 in./12.7 cm) is installed at the
gas inlet of the regulator on the heater.
7. Check all connections for gas leaks using ap-
proved gas leak detectors. Gas leak testing is
performed as follows:
Fire and Explosion Hazard
■ Do not use open fl ame (matches, torches,
candles, etc.) in checking for gas leaks.
■ Use only approved leak detectors.
■ Failure to follow this warning can lead to fi res
or explosions.
■ Fires or explosions can lead to property dam-
age, personal injury or loss of life.
-- Check all pipe connections, hose connections,
fi ttings 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 fl ashback.
-- With the main burner in operation, check all
connections, hose connections, fi ttings 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.
Owner's Manual • Boss DF
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