General Installation Instructions
WARNING
Fire and Explosion Hazard
■ Before using this heater, please read this USER'S
MANUAL very carefully. This USER'S MANUAL
has been designed to instruct you as to the proper
manner
■ In which to maintain, store, and most importantly,
how to operate the heater in a safe and effi cient
manner.
■ Never leave the heater unattended while burning!
1. Read all safety precautions and follow L. B. White
recommendations when installing this heater.
If during 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. Using a level, make sure the heater is level and
properly positioned before use. Observe and
obey minimum safe distances of the heater to the
nearest combustible materials. Safe distances are
given on page 4 of this manual.
3. This heater may be installed either indoors or
outdoors. For indoor installations, the heater must
be vented to the outside. See installation of inside
structure section of this manual.
4. Heaters used in the vicinity of combustible
tarpaulins, canvas, plastic, wind barriers, or similar
coverings shall be located at least 10 feet/3.05
meters 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.
5. Extension cord wire size requirements
• CI230
- Up to 50 ft., use 16 AWG
- 50 ft to 100 ft., use 14 AWG
- Beyond 100 ft., consult your electrician
• CI500/CI750
- Up to 50 ft., use 12 AWG
- Beyond 50 ft., use 10 AWG
6. When using an external fuel tank, the burner will
draw fuel:
• Up to 10 ft. rise if the tank is located below the
heater, or
• 100 ft. horizontal run if located on the same fl oor.
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7. Light according to instructions on heater or within
owner's manual.
8. The heater must be installed so as not to interfere
with or obstruct normal exits, emergency exits, doors
and walkways.
9. Railing, fencing or suitable substitute materials must
be used to keep the heating equipment from any
people using and visiting the structure.
10. The heater shall be located so that rain, ice, or
snow drainage from the structure does not affect
equipment operation. If the heater is mounted
outside, it must be mounted above any pooled or
standing water. If the unit is to be located on the
ground, a surrounding trench is recommended to
drain any rain, ice or snow away from the unit.
11. The ground and surrounding terrain must be
cleared of any combustible vegetation and other
combustible materials when the heater is utilized
outside.
12. Eventually, like all electrical/mechanical devices,
13. Any defects found in performing any of the service
or maintenance procedures must be eliminated and
defective parts replaced immediately. The heater
must be retested by properly qualifi ed service
personnel before placing the heater back into use.
14. Take time to understand how to operate and main-
tain the heater by using this Owner's Manual.
Owner's Manual • Foreman
the thermostat can fail. Thermostat failure may re-
sult in an under-heating condition. The thermo-stat
should be tested to make sure it turns the heater
on and off within a temperature differential of ±3°F
(±1.5 °C).
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