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Foreman 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.
Qualifi cations for service and installation of this
equipment are as follows:
To be a qualifi ed liquid fuel heater service person,
you must have suffi cient training and experience to
handle all aspects of indirect fi red liquid fuel heater
installation, service and repair. This includes the task
of installation, troubleshooting, replacement of defec-
tive 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 heat-
ers 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 fi re department or similar government
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 Require-
ments for Temporary and Portable Space Heating
Devices and Equipment Used in Construction
Industry.
-- CSA standard B139-1962, 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 fl ammable vapors and liquids.
4. We cannot anticipate every use which may be
made of our heaters. Check with the local fi re
safety authority if you have questions about ap-
plications.
5. For safety, this heater is equipped with fan 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.
Owner's Manual • Foreman
6. Do not locate fuel containers near the blower 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 combus-
tion 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 opera-
tion by a qualifi ed 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
fi re or explosion. Never use gasoline, naphtha,
paint thinners, alcohol, or other highly fl ammable
fuels.
14. Fueling:
a. Personnel involved with fueling shall be quali-
fi ed and thoroughly familiar with the manufac-
turer's instructions and applicable regulations
regarding the safe fueling of heating units.
b. Use only the type of fuel specifi ed within the
manual.
c. All fl ame 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.