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You have purchased the finest radiant heater available for the heating of livestock

in agricultural animal confinement buildings.

Your new L.B. White radiant heater incorporates the benefits from the most
experienced manufacturer of heating products using state-of-the-art technology.

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thank you

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Owner’s Manual and Instructions

Infraconic Agricultural Building Radiant Heaters

ATTENTION ALL USERS

This heater has been tested and evaluated by L.B. White Co., Inc. as a direct gas-fired
radiant heater with intended use for the heating of livestock in agricultural animal
confinement buildings.  If you are considering using this product for any application
other than its intended use, then please contact your fuel gas supplier, or the L.B. White
Co., Inc.

150-22840-A

MODELS

OUTPUT 

(Btuh)

FUEL

I

17

17,100

I

34

34,200

L.P. Vapor

Withdrawal

or Natural Gas

Summary of Contents for I17

Page 1: ...ents you may have call us toll free at 1 800 345 7200 Owner s Manual and Instructions Infraconic Agricultural Building Radiant Heaters ATTENTION ALL USERS This heater has been tested and evaluated by L B White Co Inc as a direct gas fired radiant heater with intended use for the heating of livestock in agricultural animal confinement buildings If you are considering using this product for any appl...

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Page 3: ...l injury or loss of life GENERAL HAZARD WARNING Failure to comply with the precautions and instructions provided with this brooder 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 Electrical shock Read this Owner s Manual before installing or using this product Only properl...

Page 4: ...continuing expert training and knowledge of gas heaters 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 the L B White Co Inc for assistance or if you have any questions about the use of the heater or its application The L B White Co Inc has a policy of continuous product improvement ...

Page 5: ...ater Dimensions See Fig 1 Fuel Consumption Per Hour Animal Coverage Per Heater 1 Minimum Safe Clearances to Combustible Materials Recommended Height Installation For Livestock From Point of Combustion Cone to Floor 200 CFM 17 1 CFH 3 5 ft 4 5 ft 34 2 CFH 20 22 in W C 400 CFM 5 PSIG N A Not applicable 1 There are other factors that will affect the quantity of animals each heater can cover These inc...

Page 6: ...thing Symptoms of improper combustion affecting livestock can be disease lower feed conversion or death Asphyxiation Hazard Some p people c cannot s smell w well S Some p people c cannot smell t the o odor o of t the m man m made c chemical a added t to propane LP o or n natural g gas Y You m must d determine i if y you can s smell t the o odorant i in t these f fuel g gases Learn to recognize the...

Page 7: ...at call for hand operation should work with hand pressure only If more force is required have a qualified gas heater service agency replace the complete part Do not attempt to repair 5 This heater is intended for the heating of livestock in agricultural animal confinement buildings only The heater shall only be mounted inside the animal confinement building It shall not be used for outside heating...

Page 8: ... the gas connections as necessary to stop the leak After all connections are checked and any leaks are stopped turn on the main burner Stand clear while the main burner ignites to prevent injury caused from hidden leaks that could cause flashback With the main burner in operation check all connections hose connections fittings and joints as well as the gas control valve inlet and outlet connection...

Page 9: ...tem that limits high and low temperatures and also activates appropriate alarms 14 Take time to understand how to operate and maintain the heater using the owner s manual Make sure you know how to shut off the gas supply to the building and to the individual heaters Contact your gas supplier if you have any questions 15 Any defects found in performing any of the service procedures must be eliminat...

Page 10: ...lding environmental control systems The p pilot l light I Infraconic m must b be i installed i in c conjunction w with a s solenoid c controlled p panel c configured s specifically f for t this model U Use o of a a m modulating z zone c control p panel o on t the p pilot Infraconic c can r result i in p poor c combustion a and h high c carbon monoxide l levels Consult your local L B White dealer o...

Page 11: ...l the filter according to previous instructions 2 After E Each F Flock If necessary remove the filter and use compressed air and or water to clean the filter Make sure to squeeze out any excess water from the filter before reinstalling the filter back onto the filter sleeve DO NOT USE A PRESSURE WASHER TO CLEAN THE FILTER DO NOT WASH IN A WASHING MACHINE High pressure either water or air can tear ...

Page 12: ...t of the air inlet of the heater when cycling from main burner mode to pilot mode 5 Set the thermostat controlling the heater s to the desired temperature FIG 5 Start Up Instructions WARNING Fire o or E Explosion H Hazard Can c cause p property d damage s severe i injury o or d death Do not force the gas control button Use only your hand to depress the gas control button Never use any tools If the...

Page 13: ...g from the heater canopy or combustion cones 2 Using a soft bristle brush brush off all exterior surfaces of the heater Pay particular attention to the air inlet hole on the injector body 3 Turn on the compressed air and point the nozzle directly at the combustion cones working your way around entire surface of cone assembly This procedure may take about a minute or slightly longer depending on am...

Page 14: ...nent immediately 6 If any warning or instruction labels dataplates etc become lost or hard to read replace them immediately Do not operate the heater until you have all instructions and can read and understand them 7 Check overall condition of heater for cracked or damaged components loose screws or bolts etc Replace any suspect components 8 Check all hose and tubing assemblies for cracks abrasion...

Page 15: ...m 3 Do not attempt to disassemble or repair any of the following parts valves of any kind regulators thermostats electronic devices switches safety devices hose assemblies etc Replace them 4 After any repairs are made always restart the heater to make sure it operates properly Refer to Start Up Instructions within this Owner s Manual 5 For help in servicing this heater see the Trouble shooting Gui...

Page 16: ...cedures ATTENTION Do not poke or push any instruments or tools into the orifice hole The hole is drilled to a specific diameter Introduction of instruments or tools into the orifice hole may enlarge the hole thereby creating pilot outages FIG 10 PILOT ORIFICE 1 Shut off the gas supply to the heater 2 Disconnect the hose from the hose adapter on the pilot control valve 3 Loosen the thermocouple nut...

Page 17: ...s overtightening can strip the threads in the injector body FIG 12 BURNER ORIFICE MAIN ORIFICE INJECTOR BODY VIEWED FROM ORIFICE END 1 Close fuel supply valves to the inlet of the heater 2 Remove hose from inlet of heater 3 Loosen the thermocouple nut at the pilot control valve 4 Loosen the screw located on the injector body which secures the thermocouple retaining clip 5 Loosen compression nut at...

Page 18: ...INJECTORTUBE SCREW PRESSURE VALVE PILOT SAFETY CONTROLVALVE ADAPTER 1 Close fuel supply valves to inlet of heater 2 Remove hose from inlet of heater 3 Loosen pilot tube compression nuts at outlet of pilot regulator 4 Loosen injector tube screw 5 Pull control assembly from heater 6 Remove pressure switch from pilot safety control 7 Remove pilot safety control from adapter at pilot relight regulator...

Page 19: ...screw 7 On the thermocouple you will see two retaining nuts Nut A upper and Nut B lower Position nut A to the back threads of the thermocouple body Position nut B so 5 16 in of threads are exposed at lower portion on thermocouple body See Fig 18 This will allow proper positioning of thermocouple tip when the thermocouple is tightened into place 8 Insert the thermocouple into the keyhole slot on th...

Page 20: ...N 1 Visually inspect equipment for apparent damage 2 Check all hoses for abrasion and wear Replace any that are suspect 3 Make sure the heater is properly installed and meets minimum clearances to nearest combustible materials Refer to dataplate on the heater Brooder P Problems Page 1 Pilot will not Light 19 2 Pilot Lights but will not Stay Lit 20 3 Outer Combustion Cone Does Not Heat up on High T...

Page 21: ...acket Is the Inner Combustion Cone Plugged Is There Air or a Blockage in the Gas Hose or Gas Piping Remove Blockage with Compressed Air or Replace the Gas Hose or Pipe Section Bleed Off any Air from the Gas Line Clean the Inner Cone According to the Cleaning Methods as Prescribed in the Owner s Manual Remove the Blockage According to the Cleaning Methods as Prescribed in the Owner s Manual No No N...

Page 22: ...Pressure to the Heater Inlet with a Gas Gauge Proper Pressure at High Fire 5 PSIG Pilot Pressure 20 in W C No No No Is Thermo couple Contact Nut Tightened Securely into Gas Control Valve Snug Contact Nut in Place Do Not Overtighten Check for Debris Between Contact of Thermocouple and Electromagnet of Valve Yes No Is Thermocouple Tip Positioned Properly into Flame Position Edge of Thermocouple to b...

Page 23: ...ressure Supplied to the heater Check Gas Pressure to the Heater Inlet with a Gas Gauge Proper Pressure at High Fire 5 PSIG Pilot Pressure 20 in W C Yes No Plugged Pilot Orifice Clean Pilot Orifice by Utilizing the Clean Out Feature Supplied on this Heater Refer to Instructions in this Manual 22 ...

Page 24: ...ure 20 in W C Yes No Is Main Burner Orifice Plugged Remove Orifice and Blow Out With Compressed Air Replace the Orifice if Blockage Cannot be Removed Yes No If Outer Combustion Cone still does not Light Replace Pressure Switch Are There Blockages in Gas Hose Piping Tubing Assembly Injector Body or Venturi Tube Remove the Component and Clear the Blockage Using Compressed Air Replace the Component i...

Page 25: ...Body Main Burner Orifice Venturi Tube or Inner Cone Partially Plugged with Debris Clean These Areas Using Prescribed Methods in Cleaning Instructions Section of Owner s Manual Is Proper Gas Pressure Being Supplied to the Heater Check for Proper Gas Pressure Proper Pressure at High Fire 5 PSIG Yes No Combustion Cone Kits Model Part Number I17 21087 I34 21088 ...

Page 26: ...m 7 7 Black S S oot o o n Inside o o f C C anopy Is Dust Filter Clean Clean all Components According to Cleaning Instructions in Owner s Manual If Component is Still Plugged Replace it Check Gas Pressure to the Brooder Inlet with a Gas Gauge Proper Pressure at High Fire 5 PSIG Pilot Pressure 20 in W C No Yes Is Proper Gas Pressure Supplied to the Heater Are Inner Cone Inlet Venturi Injector Body o...

Page 27: ...lel to gas flow the valve is completely open delivering full gas supply to the appliance Turning handle perpendicular 90 to gas flow shuts off gas flow Pilot Light Orifice Maintains the pilot flame on the thermocouple to hold the safety valve open Pilot flame will ignite the main burner After igniting the main burner the pilot gas flame will shut off and relight when main burner shuts off Pilot Re...

Page 28: ...Parts Identification PARTS SCHEMATIC 27 25 12 11 13 14 18 17 19 21 15 20 16 5 7 6 8 9 31 10 22 22A 24 23 4 24A 3 24B 2 2 32 21 30 29 1 28 26 27 34 20A 22B ...

Page 29: ...09565 17 Chain 13 3 4 in 09619 18 Keyring 09620 19 Chain Assembly 09599 09566 20 Pilot Tubing w Nuts Sleeves 22938 22939 21 Chain Adjustment Link 09697 22 Pilot Clean Out Device w Pilot Orifice L P Gas 22690 Natural Gas 22691 22A Orifice Pilot L P Gas 22672 Natural Gas 22673 23 Pilot Bracket L P Gas 20512 23307 Natural Gas 21003 23304 24 Filter Kit 20427 20428 24A Sleeve 20321 20421 24B Filter 203...

Page 30: ...ate o of p purchase by t the e end u user Warranty is automatic if a component is found defective within 12 months of the date code marked on the part If the defect occurs more than 12 months later than the date code but within 12 months from the date of purchase by the end user a copy of a bill of sale will be required to establish warranty qualification The warranty set forth above is the exclus...

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