L.B. White AB250 User Manual
Available in
either L.P. Gas
Vapor Withdrawal
or Natural Gas
Configurations.
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Owner's Manual and Instructions
GUARDIAN®Agricultural Animal Confinement Building Heater
Certification by:
ATTENTION ALL USERS
This heater has been tested and evaluated by C.S.A. International in accordance
with ANSI/IAS U.S. LC2-1996 as well as the Canadian Gas Association Standard for
Gas Fired Brooders, CAN1-2.20-M85 and is listed and approved as a direct gasfired circulating heater for the heating of agricultural animal confinement buildings.
If you are considering using this product for any application other than its intended
use, then please contact your fuel gas supplier, or the L.B. White Co., Inc.
MODELS OUTPUT (Btuh) FUEL
AB250 250,000
* Specific models are certified by C.S.A. International.
Contact L.B. White co. for further information.
150-24206
WARNING
Fire and Explosion Hazard
■ Not for home or recreational vehicle use.
■ Installation of this heater in a home or
recreational vehicle may result in a fire or
explosion.
■ Fire or explosions can cause property
damage or loss of life.
CONSIGNES DE SECURITE
Si vous sentez une odeur de gaz:
1. Ouvrez le fenetres.
2. Ne touchez pas aux interrupteurs
electriques.
3. Eteignez toute flamme nue.
4. Contactez immediatement votre
compangie de gaz.
CONSIGNES DE SECURITE
Ill es interdit d'utiliser des liquides
inflammables ou degageant des vapeurs
inflammables, a proximite de tout appareil
fonctionnant au gaz.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Don't touch electrical switches.
3. Extinguish any open flame.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
WARNING
Fire and Explosion Hazard
■ Keep solid combustibles a safe distance
away from the heater.
■ Solid combustibles include wood or paper
products, feathers, straw, and dust.
■ Do not use the heater in spaces which
contain or may contain volatile or airborne
combustibles.
■ Volatile or airborne combustibles include
gasoline, solvents, paint thinner, dust
particles or unknown chemicals.
■ Failure to follow these instructions may
result in a fire or explosion.
■ Fire or explosions can lead to property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
GENERAL HAZARD WARNING
■ Failure to comply with the precautions and instructions provided with this heater, can result
in:
— Death
— Serious bodily injury or burns
— Property damage or loss from fire or explosion
— Asphyxiation due to lack of adequate air supply or carbon monoxide poisoning
— Electrical shock
■ Read this Owner’s Manual before installing or using this product.
■ Only properly-trained service people should repair or install this heater.
■ Save this Owner’s Manual for future use and reference.
■ Owner’s Manuals and replacement labels are available at no charge. For assistance, contact
L.B. White at 800-345-7200.
WARNING
■ Proper gas supply pressure must be provided to the inlet of the heater.
■ Refer to rating plate for proper gas supply pressure.
■ Gas pressure in excess of the maximum inlet pressure specified at the heater inlet can cause
fires or explosions.
■ Fires or explosions can lead to serious injury, death, building damage or loss of livestock.
■ Gas pressure below the minimum inlet pressure specified at the heater inlet may cause
improper combustion.
■ Improper combustion can lead to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning and therefore
serious injury or death to humans and livestock.
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This Owner’s Manual includes all options and accessories
commonly used on this heater. However, depending on the
configuration purchased, some options and accessories may
not be included.
When calling for technical service assistance, or for other
specific information, always have model number,
configuration number and serial number available. This
information is contained on the dataplate.
This manual will instruct you in the operation and care of
your unit. Have your qualified installer review this manual
with you so that you fully understand the heater and how it
functions.
The gas supply line installation, installation of the heater,
and repair and servicing of the heater requires continuing
expert training and knowledge of gas heaters and should not
be attempted by anyone who is not so qualified. See page 6
for definition of the necessary qualifications. A detailed
Installation and Service Guide is available, at no charge, to
qualified personnel by contacting the local L.B. White
distributor, dealer or the L.B. White Company.
Contact your local L.B. White distributor or the L.B. White Co.,
Inc. for assistance, or if you have any questions about the
use of the equipment or its application.
The L.B. White Co., Inc. has a policy of continuous product
improvement. It reserves the right to change specifications
and design without notice.
SECTION
PAGE
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Heater Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installation Instructions
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Air Diverter Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Hanging Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Sediment Trap Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Thermostat Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Manual Shut-Off Valve, Hose and Regulator Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Start-Up Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Shut-Down Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Variable Heat Output Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Cleaning Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Maintenance Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Electrical Connection and Ladder Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Heater Component Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Parts Identification
Parts Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Warranty Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Replacement Parts and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Table of Contents
General Information
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SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Input (BTUH) 250,000
Minimum Input (BTUH) 160,000
1,050 CFM
13.5 in.
W.C.
11.5 in. 7 in.
W.C. W.C.
10 in. 4 in.
W.C. W.C.
11.57 250
lbs. cu. ft.
7. 41 1 60
lbs. cu. ft.
1/3 H.P.
1100 RPM
7. 3
4.5
30
3/4 x 18 1/4 x 28 1/4
TOP 1 ft.
SIDES 1 ft.
BACK 1 ft.
BLOWER
OUTLET
GAS L.P. Gas Supply — 6 ft. (1.83 m)
SUPPLY Natural Gas Supply — N/A
114
125
AB250
L.P. Natural
Gas Gas
MMooddeell
Ventilation Air Required
to Support Combustion
Burner Manifold Pressure
Net Weight (lbs.)
Shipping Weight (lbs.)
Electrical Supply
(Volts/Hz/Phase)
Amp Draw
(Starting Amps
Includes Igniter)
Dimensions (Inches)
L x W x H
Minimum Safe
Distances From
Nearest
Combustible
Materials
STARTING
CONTINUOUS
OPERATION
Motor Characteristics
Fuel Consumption Per
Hour
Inlet Gas Supply
Pressure Acceptable
at the Inlet of the
Heater for Purpose
of Input Adjustment
MAX.
MIN.
MAX.
MIN.
Ball Bearing
6 ft.
115/60/1
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Heater Specifications
ATTENTION -- CRITICAL POINTS TO REMEMBER!
■ Propane (LP) gas and natural gas have a distinctive odor.
Learn to recognize these odors. (Reference “Fuel Gas
Odor” and “Odor Fading” sections above.
■
If you have not been properly trained in repair and service
of propane (LP) gas and natural gas fueled heaters, then
do not attempt to light heater, perform service or repairs,
or make any adjustments to the heater on propane (LP)
gas or natural gas fuel system.
■ Even if you are not properly trained in the service and
repair of the heater, ALWAYS be consciously aware of the
odors of propane (LP) gas and natural gas.
■ A periodic “sniff test” around the heater or at the
heater’s joints; i.e. hose, connections, etc., is a good
safety practice under any conditions. If you smell even a
small amount of gas, CONTACT YOUR FUEL GAS
SUPPLIER IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT WAIT!
LP ggas aand nnatural ggas hhave mman-mmade oodorants aadded sspecifically ffor ddetection oof ffuel ggas lleaks.
If aa ggas lleak ooccurs, yyou sshould bbe aable tto ssmell tthe ffuel ggas.
THAT’S YYOUR SSIGNAL TTO GGO IINTO IIMMEDIATE AACTION!
■ Do not take any action that could ignite the fuel gas. Do
not operate any electrical switches. Do not pull any
power supply or extension cords. Do not light matches
or any other source of flame. Do not use your telephone.
■ Get everyone out of the building and away from the area
immediately.
■ Close all propane (LP) gas tank or cylinder fuel supply
valves, or the main fuel supply valve located at the meter
if you use natural gas.
■ Propane (LP) gas is heavier than air and may settle in low
areas. When you have reason to suspect a propane
leak, keep out of all low areas.
■ Natural gas is lighter than air and can collect around
rafters or ceilings.
■ Use your neighbor’s phone and call your fuel gas
supplier and your fire department. Do not re-enter the
building or area.
■ Stay out of the building and away from the area until
declared safe by the firefighters and your fuel gas
supplier.
■
FINALLY,
let the fuel gas service person and the
firefighters check for escaped gas. Have them air out
the building and area before you return. Properly trained
service people must repair the leak, check for further
leakages, and then relight the appliance for you.
WARNING
■ Do not use this heater for heating human living quarters.
■ Do not use in unventilated areas.
■ The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be
obstructed.
■ Proper ventilation air must be provided to support the
combustion air requirements of the heater being used.
■ Refer to the specification section of the heater’s Owner’s
Manual, heater dataplate, or contact the L.B. White
Company to determine combustion air ventilation
requirements of the heater.
■ Lack of proper ventilation air will lead to improper
combustion.
■ Improper combustion can lead to carbon monoxide
poisoning in humans leading to serious injury or death.
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can include
headaches, dizziness and difficulty in breathing.
■ Symptoms of improper combustion affecting livestock
can be disease, lower feed conversion, or death.
Asphyxiation HHazard
■
Some ppeople ccannot ssmell wwell. SSome ppeople ccannot
smell tthe oodor oof tthe mman-mmade cchemical aadded tto
propane ((LP) oor nnatural ggas. YYou mmust ddetermine iif yyou
can ssmell tthe oodorant iin tthese ffuel ggases.
■ Learn to recognize the odor of propane (LP) gas and
natural gas. Local propane (LP) gas dealers and your
local natural gas supplier (utility) will be more than
happy to give you a “scratch and sniff” pamphlet. Use it
to become familiar with the fuel gas odor.
■ Smoking can decrease your ability to smell. Being
around an odor for a period of time can affect your
sensitivity to that particular odor. Odors present in
animal confinement buildings can mask fuel gas odor.
■
The oodorant iin ppropane ((LP) ggas aand nnatural ggas iis
colorless aand tthe iintensity oof iits oodor ccan ffade uunder
some ccircumstances.
■ If there is an underground leak, the movement of gas
through the soil can filter the odorant.
■ Propane (LP) gas odor may differ in intensity at different
levels. Since propane (LP) gas is heavier than air, there
may be more odor at lower levels.
■
Always bbe ssensitive tto tthe sslightest ggas oodor.
If you
continue to detect any gas odor, no matter how small,
treat it as a serious leak. Immediately go into action as
discussed previously.
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Safety Precautions
FUEL GAS ODOR
ODOR FADING -- NO ODOR DETECTED
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1. Do not attempt to install, repair, or service this heater
or the gas supply line unless you have continuing
expert training and knowledge of gas heaters.
Qualifications for service and installation of this
equipment are as follows:
a.
To be a qualified gas heater service person, you
must have sufficient training and experience to
handle all aspects of gas-fired heater installation,
service and repair. This includes the task of
installation, troubleshooting, replacement of
defective parts and testing of the heater. You must
be able to place the heater into a continuing safe
and normal operating condition. You must
completely familiarize yourself with each model
heater by reading and complying with the safety
instructions, labels, Owner’s Manual, etc., that is
provided with each heater.
b.
To be a qualified gas installation person, you must
have sufficient training and experience to handle
all aspects of installing, repairing and altering gas
lines, including selecting and installing the proper
equipment, and selecting proper pipe and tank
size to be used. This must be done in accordance
with all local, state and national codes as well as
the manufacturer’s requirements.
2. All installations and applications of L.B. White heaters
must meet all relevant local, state and national codes.
Included are L.P. gas, natural gas, electrical, and
safety codes. Your local fuel gas supplier, a local
licensed electrician, the local fire department or
similar government agencies, or your insurance agent
can help you determine code requirements.
a. For U.S.A. installations and applications:
-- ANSI/NFPA 58, latest edition, Standard for
Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum
Gas and/or
-- ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code
-- ANSI/NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.
b. For Canadian Installations and Applications:
-- CAN1-B149.1 or CAN1-B149.2 Installation
Codes
-- CSA C22.1 Part 1 Standard Canadian Electrical
Code. CSA C22.2 No. 3, Electrical Features of
Fuel-Burning Equipment.
3. Do not move, handle, or service heater while in
operation or connected to a power or fuel supply.
4. This heater may be installed in areas subject to
washdown. This heater may only be washed on the
external case assembly—see Cleaning Instructions.
Do not wash the interior of the heater. Use only
compressed air, soft brush or dry cloth to clean the
interior of the heater and it’s components. After
external washdown, do not operate this heater until it
is completely dry. In any event, do not operate the
heater for at least one hour after external washdown.
5. For safety, this heater is equipped with a manual reset
high-limit switch and an air proving switch. Never
operate this heater with any safety device that has
been bypassed. Do not operate this heater unless all
of these features are fully functioning.
6. Do not operate the heater with its door open or panel
removed.
7. Do not locate fuel gas containers or fuel supply hoses
anywhere near the blower outlet of the heater.
8. Do not block air intakes or discharge outlets of the
appliance. Doing so may cause improper combustion
or damage to heater components leading to property
damage or animal loss.
9. The hose assembly (if provided) shall be visually
inspected on an annual basis. If it is evident there is
excessive abrasion or wear, or if the hose is cut, it
must be replaced prior to the heater being put into
operation. The hose assembly shall be protected from
animals, building materials, and contact with hot
surfaces during use. The hose assembly shall be that
specified by the manufacturer. See parts list.
10. Check for gas leaks and proper function upon heater
installation, before building repopulation or when
relocating.
11. This heater should be inspected for proper operation
by a qualified service person before building
repopulation and at least annually.
12. Always turn off the gas supply to the appliance if the
appliance is not going to be used in the heating of
livestock.
13. This heater is equipped with a three-prong (grounding)
plug for your protection against shock hazard and
must be plugged directly into a properly grounded
three-prong receptacle. Failure to use a properly
grounded receptacle can result in electrical shock,
personal injury, or death.
14. In a hanging type installation, rigid pipe or copper
tubing coupled directly to the heater may cause gas
leaks during movement, and therefore must not be
used. Use only gas hose assemblies that are rated
and approved for L.P.gas and natural gas in a hanging
type of installation.
15. Installations not using the gas hose supplied with this
appliance must connect dimensionally using
American National Standard Wrought Steel and
Wrought Iron Pipe B36/10-1970. (Aluminum piping or
tubing shall not be used.) Copper tubing when used
for conveying natural gas, shall be internally tinned or
equivalently treated to resist sulphur.
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