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Form No. 43539500 

 

July 2021 A

 

 
 
 
 

       LOW PROFILE RADIANT GAS BROODER 

 

MODELS:

 

 

 LPBL42-N5 / LPBL42-L5 with DIRECT SPARK IGNITION

 

 

 

 

INSTALLATION 

AND OPERATION 

INSTRUCTIONS 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Patent Pending 

 

OWNER/INSTALLER: 

  For  your  safety  this  manual  must  be  carefully  read  before  installing,  operating  or 

servicing this brooder.  This brooder is intended for use with either Natural Gas or Propane Gas.  It must be 
installed by a qualified service person or a licensed contractor in accordance with state and local codes.  In 
the absence of these codes, the installation must conform to the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 (latest 
edition) also know a NFPA54 or the CAN/CGA-B149.1/2 Installation Code in Canada. 

 

WARNING:

  Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury, property 

damage  or  death.    Refer  to  this  manual.    For  assistance  or  additional  information,  consult  a  qualified 
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.  

 

INSPECT

 all combustion air openings into the building and, if necessary, clear as they become blocked by 

litter, dust, feathers or other matter. 

 

INSPECT

 and clean the brooder filters on a regular basis to allow proper brooder operation. 

 

 

 

FOR  YOUR  SAFETY:

    EXHAUST  FANS 

MUST

  be  operating  on  an  appropriate  cycle  when  brooders  are 

operating to avoid a high concentration of carbon monoxide.  When used without fresh air, this brooder may 
give off carbon monoxide, an odorless and poisonous gas.  

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO 

DEATH.

  Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headaches, dizziness and nausea.  If 

you experience these signs, 

GET FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY!

  Have the brooders serviced as soon as possible 

and check the ventilation in the house.   

 

 

 

These brooders are designed for agricultural applications and may operate with the use of either Natural Gas 

or  Liquid  Propane  (LP)  Gas.    Check  the  brooder’s  nameplate  to  determine  the  correct  gas  type  before 

proceeding with installation. 

 

 

 

IF YOU SMELL GAS: 

 

!

 

DO NOT

 try to light any appliance. 

!

 

DO NOT

 touch any electrical switch; do not use any 

telephone in your building. 

!

  IMMEDIATELY

  call  your  gas  supplier  from  a  neighbor's 

telephone.    Follow  the  gas  supplier's  instructions.    If  you 
cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. 

 

 

 

 

DO NOT 

store or use gasoline or other 

flammable vapors and liquids in the 
vicinity of this or any other appliance. 
 

SAVE THIS MANUAL 

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

FOR YOUR SAFETY 

Scan warranty QR code on the right to 
register your product. 

 

Summary of Contents for LoPro LPBH40-L5

Page 1: ...llow proper brooder operation FOR YOUR SAFETY EXHAUST FANS MUST be operating on an appropriate cycle when brooders are operating to avoid a high concentration of carbon monoxide When used without fres...

Page 2: ...is necessary because litter dust feathers and other matter can become airborne and clog openings and filters and adversely affect brooder operation and performance Every brooder should be located with...

Page 3: ...NG 25 40 7 6m 12 2m BROODER SIZE Canopy Diameter 35 890mm Brooder Height 13 75 349mm WEIGHT Assembled Brooder 21 5 lbs 10 kg VENTILATION REQUIRED Per Brooder 168 CFM 286 m3 hr GAS CONSUMPTION Propane...

Page 4: ...Environmental EW 4 20 Part No 30525010 Ratings SPDT 120 240VAC 16A Full Load Temperature range 40 Deg F to 104 Deg F 2 5 Deg F Differential Housing Watertight ABS plastic meets NEMA 4x and NEC Articl...

Page 5: ...Hose with 3 8 swivel female flare fittings and 6 spring Includes ball valve Part No 30522109 10FT Hose with 3 8 swivel female flare fittings and 6 spring Includes ball valve Kit Components Item Numbe...

Page 6: ...0257000 Minature Cable Tie 1 B Main Brooder Components Ref Part No Each Package Includes Qty 1 43303000 Reflector Canopy 1 2 43524550 Emitter Assembly with stamped cap spacers 1 3 44542250 Gas Control...

Page 7: ...er Size 7 16 Crescent Wrench 2 each STEP 1 Place the canopy over the emitter assembly and locate the 2 studs that are located above the slotted center cut out Loosely attach to the studs 2 1 4 20 hex...

Page 8: ...nd STEP 4 Flip the emitter and canopy over Align the burner with the holes in the canopy Attach the burner using 2 10 24 hex nuts STEP 5 The gas control arm comes equipped with the manifold bracket pr...

Page 9: ...nd stand off plate NOTE DO NOT COMPLETELY TIGHTEN FASTENERS AT THIS STAGE YET STEP 7 Open the swivel clamp located on the burner by carefully lifting the clamp over the latch Place the orifice fitting...

Page 10: ...as shown The control arm and burner to be in line with each other Tighten the hex nuts from STEP 6 above after any adjustments are made STEP 9 Connect the female quick connect receptacle of the ignit...

Page 11: ...N AND APPLY AT ORIFICE FITTING AND FIELD CONNECTIONS TO THE GAS VALVE 4 1 GAS VALVE WIRE CONNECTIONS STEP 1 Flip the brooder over and feed the red and blue wire leads from the gas valve through the ca...

Page 12: ...Form No 43539500 July 2021 A 11...

Page 13: ...ooder height connect each Chain Kit using a chain or cable suitable for the weight of each brooder DO NOT USE ROPE Size the winch and cable so that it is capable of handling the total weight of all br...

Page 14: ...ng for the house An example using this table is shown 2 Connect to the supply tank or manifold in accordance with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 and or local codes Author...

Page 15: ...on method 5 Connection to a new installation with accessory hose and fittings is shown below Item Number Part Number Description Qty 1 30285000 VALVE MANUAL BALL 1 2 1 2 30241010 MALE FTG 45 FLARE 3 8...

Page 16: ...to trap impurities and water that can condense out of the gas It helps to keep impurities from entering the appliance and causing potential damage to gas valves etc Periodically remove the cap from th...

Page 17: ...ssumed leak tight If a drop in pressure does occur it indicates a leak in the system If the pressure drop occurs check the joints connectors and other possible points of leakage with an approved high...

Page 18: ...at Gas or vice versa and cannot be field adjusted for outlet manifold pressure See separate instructions for converting from one gas to another REGULATOR LOCK UP AND LEAKAGE After the leak testing and...

Page 19: ...p to 58 000 Btu hr over 200 STEP 2 Calculate the distance from the second furthest brooder to the secondary regulator In the example that distance equals 174 Using Table 1 look up the row for 174 As 1...

Page 20: ...ABLE 2 Brooder Distance from Regulator ft Flow Capacity Required Btu hr Distance Used from Table ft Smallest Pipe Size and Capacity From Table 7 and 14 202 42 000 200 58 000 6 and 13 174 84 000 200 12...

Page 21: ...comes equipped with a 375VA transformer 4 A Thermostat available as an accessory Part No 30525010 or an environmental controller etc is also required for each brooder or group of brooders as shown in...

Page 22: ...500 July 2021 A 21 B SCHEMATIC WIRING DIAGRAM Zone Control Connections Terminal Designations TH Thermostat Input GND System Ground GV1 Valve Power GV2 Valve Ground HV High Voltage Cable 1 2 3 4 Main G...

Page 23: ...ignition attempt The control will attempt two additional ignition trials before going into lockout and the valve relay will be de energized immediately 5 If the heater does not light shut off the gas...

Page 24: ...ESH AIR IMMEDIATELY Have the brooders serviced as soon as possible and check the ventilation in the house The National Fuel Gas Code requires a minimum of 4 CFM per 1000 Btu hr of brooder input for ve...

Page 25: ...anytime 25 or more of the flame turns yellow or on an annual basis we recommend that the burner and orifices be disassembled and cleaned Built up deposits in the burner will not be effectively cleane...

Page 26: ...around the burner cap ports and upper burner surfaces with a small bristle brush available as an accessory Part No 43295010 or other small wire brush After cleaning the burner ports use the same brush...

Page 27: ...table in these instructions Clean the orifice See the instructions for correct orifice size and replace if necessary Brooder will not attain the desired temperature There is insufficient heat in the b...

Page 28: ...Form No 43539500 July 2021 A 27 C TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Continued...

Page 29: ...ed Metal black paint 1 17 30632110 Ignition Module Fenwal 35 602907 015 1 18 30634433 Ignition Cable 29 1 19 30635040 Cord Connector 1 2 1 20 30635049 Locknut 1 2 1 21 30381019 Switch Rocker SPST powe...

Page 30: ...e Connections 24V 1 45 43311300 Label Nameplate Rating Plate 1 46 43311188 Label Soot Hot Surface Hazard 1 ALL ILLUSTRATIONS ARE INTENDED TO GIVE THE GENERAL IMPRESSION OF UNITS ONLY WE RESERVE THE RI...

Page 31: ...ortation charges involved in the return or repair are excluded WARNING Manufacturer s warranty shall not apply and GFP is not responsible for damages caused with regard to a circumstances where gas pr...

Page 32: ...36485 Charlotte NC 28236 Phone 704 372 3488 Fax 704 332 5843 email info spaceray com FOR YOUR RECORDS Space Ray Brooder Model Number ______________________________ Date Installed ____________ Serial...

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