L.B. White 140 Owner's Manual And Instructions

Manual is about: L.B. White 140 Modulating Infraconic Agricultural Building Radiant Heaters

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    Congratulations! You have purchased the finest radiant heater available for the heating of livestock in agricultural animal confinement buildings. Your new l.B. White radiant heater incorporates the benefits from the most experienced manufacturer of heating products using state-of-the-art technology...

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    General hazard warning ■ failure to comply with the precautions and instructions provided with this heater, can result in: — death — serious bodily injury or burns — property damage or loss from fire or explosion — asphyxiation due to lack of adequate air supply or carbon monoxide poisoning — electr...

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    This owner's manual includes all options and accessories commonly used on or with this heater. However, depending on the configuration purchased, some options and accessories may not be included. When calling for technical service assistance, or for other specific information, always have the model ...

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    I 40 maximum input (btuh) 40,000 ventilation air to support combustion zone control propane gas or full output pressure natural gas zone control, propane gas or low fire pressure natural gas “a” 31-1/2 in. “b” 20-1/4 in. “c” 10-5/8 in. Net weight 13 lbs. Propane gas 1.85 lbs./hr. Natural gas chicken...

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    Warning ■ do not use this radiant heater for heating human living quarters. ■ do not use in unventilated areas. ■ the flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be obstructed. ■ proper ventilation air must be provided to support the combustion air requirements of the heater being used. ■ refer ...

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    1. Do not attempt to install, repair or service this heater or the gas supply line unless you have continuing expert training and knowledge of gas heaters. Qualifications for service and installation of this equipment are as follows: qualifications for servicing and installation: a. To be a qualifie...

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    1. Read all safety precautions and follow l. B. White recommendations when installing this heater. If during the installation or relocating of the heater, you suspect that a part is damaged or defective, call a qualified service agency for repair or replacement. 2. Position the heater properly befor...

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    8 -- 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. -- if necessary, replace the parts or components involved if the leak cannot b...

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    A b c hose & quick coupling kit collar male end coupling valve shut-off to gas suppl y bushing nipple dust cap - assemble coupling kit components & tighten securely. - connect to gas supply. - pull back coupling collar. - firmly push male hose end into coupling - release collar. Ensure male hose end...

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    10 the zone control panel is a remote mounted control system allowing the operation of a specific amount of heaters within a certain zone of the building. These panels will control the following quantity of heaters depending on fuel type. The zone control panel must be mounted to a flat, stable wall...

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    Follow these start-up instruction steps for initial start-up before building repopulation. For normal start-up, simply turn the thermostatic head above room temperature. 1. Open all gas supply valves to the heater(s) and check for gas leaks at all connections using approved lead detectors. 2. Adjust...

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    It is important to clean the heater on a regular basis to maintain proper combustion and to eliminate future problems. The frequency of cleaning will vary depending upon livestock being raised and overall ventilation of the building. Attention problems associated with lack of cleaning typically are:...

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    Fig. 11 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until water runs clean. 5. Remove the plastic bag. Inspect the cones and venturi tube to make sure these areas are clean. 6. Return the heater to its original hanging position. 7. Shake the heater vigorously to clear water off of the combustion cones to allow proper i...

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    1. Close the fuel supply valve to the heater before servicing unless it is necessary to have it open for your service procedure. 2. For reassembly, reverse the respective service procedure. Ensure gas connections are tightened securely. 3. After servicing, start the heater to ensure proper operation...

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    Hose adapter flats valve body adapter nut adapter thermostatic head bypass orifice individual control heaters the bypass orifice is located in the valve body of the individual controlled heaters. Its purpose is to supply low pressure gas to the inner combustion cone when heat demand is satisfied. Th...

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    16 screw retaining clip thermocouple injector body thermal fuse venturi tube attention ■ this heater has two orifices. ■ remove only one orifice at a time for cleaning. Reinstall the orifice before proceeding to clean the other orifice. ■ if orifices are reversed combustion characteristics of the he...

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    Pressure valve apply loctite bypass gas supply tube pilot button compression nut pressure valve compression nut injector body pilot control valve a. Removal 1. Loosen gas supply tube compression nuts and remove gas tube. See fig. 18. 2. Remove pressure valve from injector body by firmly grasping the...

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    18 lead end of thermocouple thermofuse 5/16" cover upper nut thermocouple lead cover lower nut thermocouple installed upper retaining nut key hole slot cover thermocouple installed injector tube thermocouple body retaining nut cover thermocouple tip location hole in plate 1/2 in to 9/16 in finished ...

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    Test kit hose fuel supply valve (open this valve to use pressure gauge) gas supply hose gas inlet of heater pressure gauge kit 20736 open fig. 24 a. Preparation 1. Obtain an l.B. White pressure gauge test kit - part no. 20736. 2. Close the fuel supply valve to the heater. 3. Brush or blow off any du...

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    Read this entire section before beginning to troubleshoot problems. The following troubleshooting flow charts provide systematic procedures for isolating heater problems. The charts are intended for use by a qualified gas heater service person. Do n not s service tthe h heater u unless yyou h have b...

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    Is there a block age in the inject or body or venturi t ube? 21 pr ob le m 11 in ne r c om bu st io n c on e w w ill n ot ll ig ht is thermostatic head set t o maximum? Is the primar y orif ice plugged on the inside or outside? Turn thermostat up t o its maximum setpoint. R emo ve the primar y burne...

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    22 pr ob le m 22 in ne r c om bu st io n c on e l li gh ts , bu t ww ill nn ot s ta y l li t did y ou allo w suf ficient time for the thermocouple to w arm up? Is the gas hose par tially plugged? Allo w 30 - 60 seconds w arm-up bef ore r eleasing pilo t butt on. R emo ve the com ponent and clean it....

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    23 pr ob le m 33 o ut er c om bu st io n c on e d d oe s n ot hh ea t uu p on hh ig h th er m os ta t s et tin g. Is pr oper gas pressure being supplied t o the heat er? Check f or pr oper gas pressure t o the heat er . Pr oper pressure at high heat should r ead 5 psig. Ye s no is secondar y orif ic...

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    H ea te r b ac kf la sh es g as tt hr ou gh in je ct or bb od y ai r i in le t. 24 pr ob le m 44 is inner cone crack ed or damaged? R eplace combustion cones. Ye s no are inject or body , main burner orif ice, v enturi t ube, or inner cone par tially plugged with debris? Clean these areas. Is pr ope...

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    25 heater component function burner orifices metering devices used to feed gas to combustion cones at a specific flow rate. Canopy reflective aluminum heat shield for heater. Double combustion chamber made of special alloy steel. This is where combustion of gas occurs, providing radiant heat used in...

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    Parts identification parts schematic 24 35 34 36 37 33 32 27 26 25 29a 28 31 38 18 15 5 4 11 3 6 9 16 2 7 1 2 29b 29c individual control 34a 34b 26.

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    27 parts list item description part no. 1 venturi tube and burner assembly 23261 2 thermocouple retaining nut 09576 3 thermocouple with fusible link 09596 4 injector casting with air register plate propane gas 09555 natural gas 09778 5 retaining screw for injector tube 09572 6 primary burner orifice...

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    Contact your local l.B. White dealer for replacement parts and service or call the l.B. White company, inc. At (800) 345-7200 for assistance. Be sure that you have your heater model number when calling. 28 l.B. White co., inc. Warrants that the component parts of its equipment are free from defects ...