Form No. 43539500
July 2021 A
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6. Suspend the gas hose line to the ceiling structure using safety cable. This will reduce the potential that
the hose can touch the canopy when the brooder is lowered or raised.
7. It is strongly recommended that a field installed manual shut-off valve be installed in the gas piping to
each brooder. This will allow service of individual brooders without having to shut down the entire gas
supply system. When installing the gas line, it is recommended to connect a sediment trap (shown
below) in the
gas line at a point before the gas line enters the house. This trap or “drip leg” acts 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 the drip leg
and drain any accumulation of dirt and/or water.
8. After all gas connections and adjustments are made, check all gas connections for leaks (not just the gas
connections at the brooders) using a heavy soapsuds solution or by using one of the methods listed in
Appendix D of the National Fuel Gas Code.
WARNING: DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME OF ANY KIND TO
TEST FOR LEAKS!
9. It is recommended that a pressure gauge be installed at the end of the gas piping run to allow you to
check the gas supply pressure in the system. This needs to be capable of accurately measuring in units
of inches of water column or mbar.
