User Instructions - L.B. White TORCHMAN 500 171BC Manuel Du Propriétaire

User Instructions

1. Read all safety precautions and follow
L.B.White
using this torch. If you suspect that a
part is damaged or defective, call a
qualified service agency for repair or re-
placement.
2. Check all connections for gas leaks.
Gas leak testing is performed as fol-
lows:
Fire and Explosion Hazard
■
Do not use open flame (matches, candles,
etc.) in checking for gas leaks.
■
Use only approved leak detectors.
■
Failure to follow this warning can lead to
fires or explosions.
■
Fires or explosions can lead to property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
-- In the event a gas leak is detected,
check the components involved for
cleanliness and proper application of
pipe compound before further tighten-
ing.
-- Further tighten the gas connections as
necessary to stop the leak.
-- After all connections are checked and
any leaks are stopped, wait at least 5
minutes to allow gas to dissipate.
-- Light the torch.
-- With the torch in operation, check all
connections, hose connections, fittings
and joints with approved gas leak de-
tectors.
-- If a leak is detected, check the compo-
nents involved for cleanliness in the
thread areas and proper application of
pipe compound before further tighten-
ing.
-- Tighten the gas connection as neces-
sary to stop the leak.
-- If necessary, replace the parts or com-
ponents involved if the leak cannot be
stopped.
-- Ensure all gas leaks have been identi-
fied and repaired before proceeding.
8
recommendations
WARNING
L.P Gas Installation Requirements
■
when Ensure all L.P. gas containers are se-
cured and protected from people, vehic-
ular traffic and contact.
■
L.P. gas containers must be located on
a flat,level, and stable surface.
■
L.P. gas cylinders (100 cylinders/tanks)
must be secured from tip-over.
Contact your local authorities, L.P. gas dealers,
or fire marshalls for specifics dealing with
installation in your area.
3. Light according to instructions within
owner's manual.
4. This torch includes a POL fitting with ex-
cess flow valve for direct connection to
the gas supply without use of a regula-
tor. The excess flow valve is a safety de-
vice which protects against discharge
from the propane gas supply container
if the POL is broken off from the torch
when in operation. If the POL fitting is
replaced, it needs to be replaced with
an L.B. White POL fitting. Failure to do
so can result in fires, explosions, loss of
property, injury or death.
5. This torch is configured for use for
propane vapor withdrawal only. Do not
use the torch in a propane liquid with-
drawal system or application. If you are
in doubt, contact L.B.White Company.
6. Take time to understand how to operate
and maintain the torch by using this
Owner's Manual. Make sure you know
how to shut off the gas supply to the
torch. Contact your fuel gas supplier if
you have any questions.
7. Any defects found in performing any of
the service or maintenance procedures
must be eliminated and defective parts
replaced immediately. The torch must
be retested by properly qualified service
personnel before placing it back into
use.