I-3 Radiant Heater
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Owner’s Manual • I-3
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Lighting Instructions
Follow these start-up instruction steps for initial start-up
before room repopulation when using the standard
zone control panel. For normal start-up, simply turn the
thermostatic head above room temperature.
(For start up instructions when using the Electronic
Modulating Control System, refer to instructions supplied
with the kit).
1. Adjust the zone panel’s thermostatic head to its
maximum temperature setting. See Fig. 14. Wait 15 -
30 seconds to allow gas supply pressure to fill the line
and stabilize.
2. Open all gas supply valves to the heater(s) and check
for gas leaks at all connections using approved leak
detectors.
3. Allow 10 seconds for gas pressure to stabilize within
the gas hose’excess flow valve before lighting the
heater. Open all gas supply valves to the heater(s)
and check for gas leaks.
FIG. 13
INDICATOR
100ºF
38ºC
THERMOSTATIC
HEAD
4. Fully depress the button on the safety control valve
while applying flame to the inner cone point. (Remove
the cap if stiff. Ensure cap is replaced after lighting).
Keep the button fully depressed for about 30
WARNING
Fire and Explosion Hazard
■ Do not disassemble or attempt to repair any
brood heater components or gas train compo
-
nents such as gas valves, or gas hoses.
■ All component parts must be replaced if defects
are found.
■ Failure to follow this warning will result in fire or
explosions, causing property damage, injury, or
death.
CAUTION
■ Disinfectants used in agricultural animal confine
-
ment buildings may contain chemicals damaging
to components of the heater.
seconds. Release rhe safety control button. Allow
outer combustion cone to heat up completely.
5. Adjust the temperature by decreasing the setpoint on
the thermostatic head to the desired temperature.
The heater will modulate from low heat to high heat
based upon this setting.
FIG. 14
Shut-Down Instructions
To reduce temperature, turn down the thermostatic
control on the zone panel, or reduce temperature
requirements of room controller.
To shut down the heaters for maintenance, cleaning or
service:
1. Shut off all gas supply valves to the heaters.
2. Allow heaters to burn off fuel gas remaining in the
gas supply line.
3. Turn down the thermostatic head or room
controller to minimum setting.
Cleaning Instructions
This heater is used in the farrowing environment where
the animals are turned approximately every 21 days
and the rooms are typically pressure washed between
turns.
See the following for cleaning the heater between turns.
For longer cleaning requirements, see the Maintenance
Section of this manual.
