L.B. White Torchman 500 User Manual

Congratulations!

You have purchased the finest torch available.

Your new L.B. White torch 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...call us, at 1-800-345-7200.

ATTENTION ALL USERS

This torch has been tested and evaluated by L.B.White Company Inc.as a direct
fired hand held torch intended for temporary use in industrial, farm, or
construction applications where strong, direct, localized heat is required. If you
are considering using this torch for any applications other than its intended use,
then please contact your fuel gas supplier or L.B.White Co., Inc.

150-26606

MODEL OUTPUT (Btuh) FUEL

161-D (Cast Head)

500,000

172-D (Steel Head)

Owner's Manual and Instructions

Hand Held Torches

Propane

Vapor

Withdrawal

WARNING

Fire and Explosion Hazard

■ Not for home or recreational vehicle use.

■ Installation of this torch in a home or

recreational vehicle may result in a fire or
explosion.

■ Fire or explosions can cause property

damage or loss of life.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don't touch electrical switches.

3. Extinguish any open flame.

4. Immediately call your gas supplier.

FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.

WARNING

Fire and Explosion Hazard

■ Keep solid combustibles a safe distance

away from the torch.

■ Solid combustibles include wood or paper

products, building materials and dust.

■ Do not use the torch in spaces which

contain or may contain volatile or airborne
combustibles.

■ Volatile or airborne combustibles include

gasoline, solvents, paint thinner, dust
particles or unknown chemicals.

■ Failure to follow these instructions may

result in a fire or explosion.

■ Fire or explosions can lead to property

damage, personal injury or loss of life.

GENERAL HAZARD WARNING

■ Failure to comply with the precautions and instructions provided with this torch 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

■ Read this Owner’s Manual before installing or using this product.

■ Only properly-trained service people should repair this torch.

■ Save this Owner’s Manual for future use and reference.

■ Owner’s Manuals and replacement labels are available at no charge. For assistance, contact

L.B.White at 800-345-7200.

WARNING

■ Proper gas supply pressure must be provided to the inlet of the torch.

■ Refer to Owner’s Manual for proper gas supply pressure.

■ Gas pressure in excess of the maximum inlet pressure specified within this manual can cause

fires or explosions.

■ Fires or explosions can lead to serious injury, death, or building damage.

■ Gas pressure below the minimum inlet pressure specified at the heater inlet may cause

improper combustion.

■ Improper combustion can lead to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning and therefore

serious injury or death.

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This Owner's Manual includes all options and accessories
commonly used on this heater.

When calling for technical service assistance, or for other
specific information, always have complete model number,
and serial number available. This information is contained
on the dataplate.

This manual will instruct you in the operation and care of
your torch. Have your qualified installer review this manual
with you so that you fully understand the torch and how it
functions.

The repair and servicing of the torch requires continuing
expert training and knowledge of gas appliances and should
not be attempted by anyone who is not so qualified. See
page 6 for definition of the necessary qualifications.

Contact your local L.B.White distributor or L.B.White Co. for
assistance, or if you have any questions about the use of the
equipment or its application.

L.B.White Company has a policy of continuous product
improvement. It reserves the right to change specifications
and design without notice.

SECTION

PAGE

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Heater Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

User Instructions

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Torch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Connecting the Torch to the Propane Gas Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Lighting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Shut-Down Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Cleaning Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Maintenance Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Service Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Gas Pressure Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Troubleshooting Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Torch Component Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Warranty Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Replacement Parts and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Table of Contents

General Information

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Heater Specifications

161-D & 172-D

Fuel Type Propane Vapor Withdrawal

Maximum Input (BTUH) 500,000

100

161-D (CAST IRON HEAD) 25

172-D (STEEL HEAD) Tank (20/50/100 lb. cylinders).

Fuel Consumption Per Hour (lbs.) 23.2

6 ft. (1.83 m)

161-D (CAST IRON HEAD) 7.15

T172-D (STEEL HEAD) 5.45

SPECIFICATIONS

Model

Ventilation Air Required
to Support Combustion (CFM)

Net Weight (lbs.)
(Includes Gas Connection
Components)

Minimum Safe Distance From
Propane Gas Supply Container

Inlet Gas Supply Pressure
Required at the Torch Inlet (PSIG)