Form No. 43539049
–12–
Oct 2013
6.
BROODER INSTALLATION
1. Locate brooders approximately 25’ to 40’ (8m to 12m) apart, in a row, as needed for bird comfort and
building heat loss. If more than one row is desired, stagger rows for best heat distribution.
2. Suspend the brooder at the desired height above the floor (litter) level, normally 34” (864mm) minimum.
For brooders connected to a winch (to allow for adjustment of brooder height), connect each brooder
using a chain or cable suitable for the weight of each brooder. See Figure 7b. DO NOT USE ROPE. Size
the winch and cable so that it is capable of handling the total weight of all brooders and gas piping
involved. NOTE: Connect a safety chain to each brooder and anchor it to the house structure above each
brooder to prevent it from falling onto the litter if the cable/chain breaks or the winch fails. THE GAS
HOSE SHOULD NEVER BE USED AS A SAFETY CHAIN!
3. Connect the gas line and electrical supply (if required) to each brooder as outlined in Sections 7 and 8.
NOTE: After connection of the gas line, make sure that the brooder is suspended with the control side
approximately ½” (13mm) below the other side of the brooder to prevent hot products of combustion
from damaging the gas control valve.
4. Slight adjustments can be made to level the brooder by loosening the nuts that are securing the eyebolt.
Slide the eyebolt in the direction required as above.
FIGURE 7b
