Oval 80 and Sentinel Radiant Tube Brood Heaters
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Owner’s Manual • Oval 80 and Sentinel
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Cleaning Instructions
1. Before cleaning, close the fuel supply valve to the
brood heater and disconnect the electrical supply. Allow
heater to cool.
2. The brood heater should have dirt or dust removed
periodically:
a.
After
each
fl
ock or between building re-population,
give the brood heater a general cleaning using
pressurized air or a soft brush on its burner box,
re
fl
ectors, and tubes.
b. At least once a year, give the brood heater a
thorough cleaning. At this time, open the burner box
and brush or blow off control components, and fan
motor assembly. Ensure the burner air inlet venturi
ports and the throat of the casting are free of dust
accumulation.
c. When washing with water, do not spray water into
the burner box or the tubes. Observe and obey the
Warning within these Cleaning Instructions. This
same Warning is supplied on the brood heater.
WARNING
This brood heater may be washed only on its
external areas provided:
■
The burner box is disconnected from the electri-
cal supply.
■
The burner box access panel is closed and
securely latched.
■
Water spray nozzle shall not discharge within 6
feet of the burner box and its tubes.
■
The water pressure does not exceed 3.10 BAR
for 10 seconds on each side of burner box.
■
The burner box is not reconnected to electrical
supply for a minimum of 1 hour or until the it is
thoroughly dry.
Improper cleaning can cause severe personal
injury or property damage due to water and/or
cleaning solution:
■
In electrical components, connections and wires
within the burner box causing electrical shock or
component failure.
■
On gas control components causing corrosion
which can result in gas leaks and
fi
re or explo-
sion from the leak.
Clean internal components of the burner box with a
soft, dry brush or cloth, or compressed air.
WARNING
Fire, Burn and Explosion Hazard
■
This brood heater contains electrical and me-
chanical components in the gas management,
safety and air
fl
ow systems.
■
Such components may become inoperative or
fail due to dust, dirt, wear, aging, or the corrosive
atmosphere of an animal con
fi
nement building.
■
Periodic cleaning and inspection as well as
proper maintenance are essential to avoid seri-
ous injury or property damage.
