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Guardian LP or Natural Gas Heater
-- With the main burner in operation, check all
connections, hose connections, fittings 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.
-- If necessary, replace the parts or components
involved if the leak cannot be stopped.
-- Ensure all gas leaks have been identified and
repaired before proceeding.
11. A qualified service agency must check for proper
operating gas pressure upon installation of the
heater.
12. Light according to instructions on heater or
within owner's manual.
13. It is extremely important to use the proper size
and type of gas supply line to assure proper
functioning of the heater. Contact your fuel gas
supplier for proper line sizing and installation.
14. This heater can be configured for use with either
L.P. gas vapor withdrawal or natural gas.
Consult the dataplate, located on interior of the
burner end or motor end door, for the gas con-
figuration of the specific heater. Do not use the
heater in an L.P. gas liquid withdrawal system or
application. If you are in doubt, contact the L.B.
White Co., Inc.
15. Eventually, like all electrical/mechanical devices,
the thermostat can fail. Thermostat failure may
result in either an underheating or overheating
condition which may damage critical products
and/or cause animal injury or death.
Critical products and/or animals should be
protected by a separate back-up control system
that limits high and low temperatures and also
activates appropriate alarms.
Owner's Manual • Guardian
16. Take time to understand how to operate and
maintain the heater by using this Owner's
Manual. Make sure you know how to shut
off the gas supply to the building and also to
the individual heater. Contact your fuel gas
supplier if you have any questions.
17. 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 qualified service personnel before
placing the heater back into use.
18. Do not exceed input rating stamped on
the dateplate of the heater. Do not exceed
the burner manifold pressure stated on the
dateplate. Do not use an orifice size different
than specified input rating of this heater, fuel
type configuration and altitude.