Owner's Manual and Instructions “Workman” Convection Construction Heaters MODELS CV100 OUTPUT (Btuh) 100,000 FUEL Natural Gas Certification by: Congratulations! You have purchased the finest convection heater available. Your new L.B. White heater incorporates the benefits from the most experienced manufacturer of heating products using state-of-the-art technology. We, at L.B. White, thank you for your confidence in our products and welcome any suggestions or comments you may have...
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 — Electrical shock ■ Read this Owner’s Manual before installing or using this product. ■ Only properly-trained service people should repair or install this heater. ■ Save this Owner’s Manual for future use and reference.
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Heater Specifications Model SPECIFICATIONS CV100 Fuel Natural Gas Maximum Input (BTUH) Ventilation Air Required to Support Combustion (CFM) 100,000 Inlet Gas Supply Pressure Acceptable at the Inlet of the Heater for Purpose of Input Adjustment (in. W.C.) 450 MAX. 13.5 MIN. 7 Burner Manifold Pressure (in. W.C.) 5.1 100 cu. ft.
Safety Precautions WARNING Asphyxiation Hazard ■ Do not use this 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 to the specification section of the heater’s Owner’s Manual, heater dataplate, or contact the L.B. White Company to determine combustion air ventilation requirements of the heater.
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. 4. Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and heat producing products in specific applications. Your local authority can advise you about these. Qualifications for service and installation of this equipment are as follows: 5. Use only compressed air, soft brush or dry cloth to clean the interior of the heater and it’s components. a.
Installation Instructions GENERAL WARNING 7. Fire or explosion hazard. Can cause property damage, severe injury or death. 1. To avoid dangerous accumulation of fuel gas, turn off the gas supply at the heater service valve before starting installation, and perform gas leak test after completion of installation. 2. Do not force the gas control pilot button. Use only normal hand pressure to depress the pilot button. Never use any tools.
10. Make sure the heater has the proper gas regulator for the application. A regulator must be connected to the gas supply so that gas pressure at the inlet to the gas valve is regulated within the range specified on the dataplate at all times. Contact your gas supplier, or the L.B. White Co., Inc. if you have any questions. 11. This heater is configured for use for natural gas only. Consult the heater’s dataplate for the gas configuration of the heater.
Start-Up Instructions 3. WARNING Burn Hazard Fully depress knob on valve while pushing igniter button. ■ Close the manual main burner valve before lighting the ATTENTION ■ Failure to do so will result in the main burner igniting On new installations it may take a short time for gas to purge out any air in the pilot line before the pilot stays lit. pilot. when the pilot is being lit. ■ Serious injury or death due to burns may occur. 1. Open the fuel supply valve to the heater. 2.
Cleaning Instructions WARNING Fire, Burn, and Explosion Hazard ■ This heater contains mechanical components used in the gas management and safety systems. ■ Such components may become inoperative or fail due to dust, dirt, wear or aging. ■ Periodic cleaning and inspection as well as proper maintenance are essential to avoid serious injury or damage. 1. Before cleaning, shut off all gas supply valves. 2. The heater should have dir t or dust removed periodically: a.
Service Instructions GAS PRESSURE CHECKS FIG. 2 LOW PRESSURE GAUGE 20 30 5 0 15 25 SU TO G PP AS LY LIN E LOW PRESSURE GAUGE 30 5 10 25 0 PLUG 35 heating season, anytime the heater is relocated from one job location to the next, or after servicing the heater.
PILOT ASSEMBLY 1. Shut off gas supply to heater. ATTENTION 2. Let the heater cool down. ■ The pilot orifice hole is drilled to a specific diameter to 3. Remove screws that secure barrel assembly to base of heater. match the fuel and gas pressure being used. ■ Do not insert sharp instruments into the orifice holes. 4. Remove barrel assembly from base, exposing burner and pilot assembly. ■ Clean the orifice only with compressed air, a soft brush 5.
IGNITER AND ELECTRODE Servicing of the igniter and electrode is needed when a spark at the electrode is not seen. This may happen with hard use over a long period of time, or due to dust or dirt accumulation. 2. Check the wire for nicks, cuts, or mars. Nicks or cuts will prevent a spark from being generated at the electrode tip. Replace the electrode if necessary. The electrode ships with the wire. If you do not see a spark being generated at the electrode check the following areas: 3.
Troubleshooting PROBLEMS 1. Pilot will not light. CAUSES REMEDIES * Fuel supply valves closed. * Open fuel supply valves. * Pilot button not fully depressed. * Depress pilot button completely. * Pilot orifice is plugged. * Clean or replace pilot orifice. (DO NOT insert sharp instruments in orifice holes, blow out with compressed air.) * Inlet screen at inlet of gas valve is plugged. * Remove screen and clean or replace screen. * Restriction in gas hose or pilot line.
Heater Component Function BARREL (CASE) Upright sheet metal case component. Acts as a chimney to distribute heat to surrounding area. BASE Sheet metal case platform used to support and stabilize burner and barrel assemblies. BURNER Component at which combustion of fuel gases takes place. BURNER ORIFICE Brass metering device used to feed gas to burner at a specific rate, with the appropriate pressure. GAS HOSE Flexible connector used to convey gas from supply line or cylinder to heater.
Parts Identification Parts Schematic 17 16 10 12 11 9 15 5 14 1 13 2 3 18 4 7 6 16 8 19
Parts List Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17. 18 19 Description Regulator, Natural Gas Nipple 3/8 in. x 1 1/2 in. Valve, Pilot Safety Control Igniter w/Nut Spacer Tube, Pilot w/Nuts and Sleeves Ell, 3/8 in. Bushing Thermocouple Orifice, Pilot Head, Pilot Bracket Nipple, 5 in.
Warranty Policy EQUIPMENT L.B. White Co., Inc. warrants that the component parts of its heaters are free from defects in material and workmanship, when properly installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the Installation and Maintenance Instructions, safety guides and labels contained with each unit. If, within 12 months from the date of purchase by the end user, any component is found to be defective, L.B. White Co., Inc.
