Form No. 43539470
Oct 2019 A
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HAZARD FOR INSTALLATIONS IN HOG BARNS AND OTHER
APPLICATIONS
EXPLOSION AND ASPHYXIATION HAZARD
Manure pits will release combustible and asphyxiant gases if agitated in any way. If
pits are to be disturbed or agitated in any way, all heaters and other ignition sources
must be turned off and locked out.
Foaming in manure pits will cause the release of combustible and ashyxiant gases. Pit
foaming is unpredictable and can occur at any time. Pressure washing and other
actions that disturb pits can cause foaming.
Audit manure pits for foaming frequently, at least once a month and develops an
emergency action plan to be executed in the event of foaming. In the event of foaming,
all heaters and other ignition sources must be turned off and locked out.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Heaters must be kept clean at all times. Sudden dust release from a heater can cause a
grain dust explosion.
Heaters must be turned off during cleaning.
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
The barns must be ventilated sufficiently for the present equipment and livestock.
Heater ventilation requirements are outlined in the Ventilation Section of this manual.
Inadequate ventilation will cause Carbon Monoxide to build up inside the barn.
EXPLOSION AND FIRE HAZARD
Heaters installed outdoors are subjected to sunlight. Sunlight causes rapid aging on
components such as flexible rubber gas lines, etc. Flexible rubber hoses must be
reviewed annually during service and replaced if they show the slightest signs of
deterioration (e.g. change in color, chalking of surface, cracks in surface, etc.)
FIRE HAZARD
Through wall kits must be installed properly as per the provided instructions. Kits not
installed properly can cause PPD and other materials to catch on fire at wall
penetration point.
Use only genuine accessories designed and supplied by Space-Ray®. Excessive
backpressure from accessories not approved by Space-Ray® can cause heater
operational performance issues and cause excessive Carbon Monoxide, heater
component overheating, etc.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in a fire or explosion,
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.