Oval 80 and Sentinel Radiant Tube Brood Heaters
Owner’s Manual • Oval 80 and Sentinel
17
FIG. 17
Start-Up Instructions
Follow steps 1 - 6 on initial start-up after brood heater
installation. For normal start-up, simply turn thermostat
above room temperature. The brood heater will start.
1. Open all manual fuel supply valves and check for
gas leaks using approved leak detectors. The gas
control valve has a manual shut-off feature incorpo-
rated into the valve assembly. Ensure the indicator
on the valve is turned to the ON position. See Fig.
17, single stage gas control valve shown
2. Connect the electrical cord to an approved electrical
outlet.
3. Set the thermostat to desired room temperature
4. This brood heater includes a direct ignition control
module for purposes of controlling the timing of
the ignition process of the brood heater as well as
monitoring of the safety functions. A red fault LED
(light emitting diode) is on the burner box cover.
A
fl ashing red light identifi es a problem in
the operation of the brood heater.
Refer
to the troubleshooting decal on the interior of the
access panel for assistance in troubleshooting.
5. On a call for heat, the motor will start up and run for
fi
ve (5) seconds. This pre-purge is a safety feature
and a normal operational characteristic prior to igni-
tion taking place. After
fi
ve (5) seconds, the igniter
will spark.
-- When lit, the amber light indicates the gas control
opening to full heat output. See Fig.18.
6. The ignition control will make up to three trials
for ignition. Each trial for ignition will take
approximately ten seconds. If the main burner
does not light, the system will lock out, and a
three
fl
ash pattern will be given by the red LED.
NOTE: It is normal for air to be trapped in the gas
hose on new installations. The heater may
try more than once for ignition before the air
is
fi
nally purged from the line and ignition
takes place.
Shut-Down Instructions
If the brood heater is to be shut down for clean-
ing, maintenance or repair, follow steps 1 - 4.
Otherwise, set the thermostat to off or no heat for
standard shut down.
1. Close all manual fuel supply valves.
2. With the brood heater lit, allow heater to burn off
excess fuel in gas supply hose.
3. Turn thermostat to off or no heat position.
4. Disconnect the brood heater from the electrical
supply.
AMBER
RED
OFF
ON
ON FAULT
FIG. 18