L.B. White I-3, Owner'S Manual And Instructions

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I-3 Radiant Heater
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Owner’s Manual • I-3
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Hose Assembly
FIG. 11
GAS PIPE
QUICK CONNECT
MALE END
COLLAR
MALE END
DUST CAP
MALE
DUST CAP
FEMALE
SWIVEL NUT
HEATER'S GAS INLET
A
A
HOSE 1/4"
-- PULL BACK COUPLING COLLAR
TO REMOVE DUST CAP.
-- REMOVE DUST CAP FROM
MALE END OF HOSE.
-- FIRMLY PUSH MALE HOSE END
INTO COUPLING.
-- RELEASE COLLAR.
ENSURE MALE HOSE END IS
SECURELY LOCKED INTO COUPLING
Heater Control and
Operation
Proper temperature management is needed when using
the I-3 radiant heater. The creep area, which is the com -
fort zone for piglets, is managed independently from the
room temperature. The room’s temperature will be lower
than the temperature needed for the creep area. Lower
room temperatures create two benefits:
-- Less fuel/energy consumption
-- Increased sow feed intake which creates higher
weaned weights.
Managing the heat in this manner provides proper grow -
ing environment for piglets, allowing them to keep warm
without heating the sow.
Temperature Management
I-3 modulating heaters heaters are operated and
controlled by the following methods. Either method allows
operation of a specific number of heaters within the
heating zone.
Zone Control Panel (See Fig.12)
The zone control panel is a non-electric, modulating
design for stand alone heater operation, and controls
the following quantity of heaters depending on fuel
type.
MODULATING SYSTEM
Model and
Heat Output
Fuel Medium
Capacity
Panel
Quantity
I-3
(2,800 BTUH)
L.P. Gas 83
Natural Gas 48
The zone panel is a “heat- to- demand” operation
system. It will operate all I-3 heaters between 10% to
100% to satisfy the temperature requirements estab -
lished by the zone panel’s thermostatic head.
The zone control panel must be mounted to a flat,
stable wall inside the building. Use lag screws pro -
vided. Ensure that the thermostatic control module is
not exposed to outside air temperatures. Exposure of
the thermostatic control module to outside air tempera -
tures may cause the heater to provide unwanted heat.
Refer to Fig.12 for location of zone panel’s sensor. The
sensor must be located within a middle crate of a row
of crates, representing the average condition of the
room. Do not locate the sensor in a crate at the end
of a row, or where could be influenced by things such
as cooler inlet ventilation air, exhaust fans, opening of
doors, etc.