L.B. White I-40 User Manual

Owner’s Manual and Instructions

Spark Ignition Infraconic

Agricultural Building Radiant Heaters

MODELS

OUTPUT (Btuh)

FUEL

Propane Vapor

I40 40,000 Withdrawal

or Natural Gas

Congratulations!

You have purchased the finest radiant heater available for the heating of livestock in agricultural animal confinement buildings.

Your new L.B. White radiant heater incorporates the benefits from the most experienced manufacturer of heating products using state-of-the-art technology.

We, at L.B. White, thank you for your confidence in our products and welcome any suggestions or comments you may have...call us toll free at 1-[phone].

ATTENTION ALL USERS

This heater has been tested and evaluated by L.B. White Co., Inc. as a direct gas-fired radiant heater with intended use for the heating of livestock in 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.

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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 heater.

■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.

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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other heater.

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.

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.

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Table of Contents

SECTION

PAGE

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Heater Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Installation Instructions

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Gas Train Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Zone Control Panel Function and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Installing Dust Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Start-Up Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Shut-Down Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Cleaning Instructions

A. Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

B. Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Maintenance Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Service Instructions

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

On/Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Ignition Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Burner Orifice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

High Voltage Ignition Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Igniter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Burner Combustion Cones and Gasket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Gas Control Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Gas Pressure Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Electrical Connection and Ladder Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Heater Component Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Parts Identification

Parts Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Warranty Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Replacement Parts and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

General Information

This owner's manual includes all options and accessories commonly used on or with 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 the model number and serial number available.

This manual will instruct you in the operation and care of your radiant heater. 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, and the repair, installation 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.

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 heater 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.

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							Radiant Heater Specifications
									Model
		SPECIFICATIONS							I40
		Maximum Input (Btuh)							40,000
		Ventilation Air to Support Combustion							468 CFM
						FULL OUTPUT	MAX.		5 psig
		Inlet Gas Supply Pressure at the Heater				(On/Off	MIN.		5 psig
						Version)
						ZONE	MAX.		5 psig
						CONTROLLED
						(Dual Solenoid	MIN.		2 psig
						Version)
		Burner Manifold Pressure at Maximum Pressure							5 psig
				“A”					30 3/4 in.
		Heater Dimensions
				“B”					20 1/4 in.
		(See Fig. 1)
				“C”					9 3/4 in.
		Net Weight							16 lbs.
		Fuel Consumption Per Hour		PROPANE GAS					1.85 lbs./hr.
				NATURAL GAS					40 CFH
		Electrical Supply (Volts/HZ/Phase)							120/60/1
		Amp Draw							0.5
					CHICKENS				2900 - 4400
		Animal Coverage Per Heater (1)
				TURKEYS					920-1100
				SWINE					345
		Recommended Height Installation			CHICKENS				6.5 - 7.5 ft.
		For Livestock From Point of		TURKEYS					5.5 - 6.5 ft.
		Combustion Cone to Floor
				SWINE					5 - 6 ft.
						TOP OF HOOD TO CEILING			3 ft.
		Minimum Safe Clearances to
					POINT OF COMBUSTION				4.5 ft.
		Combustible Materials	CONE TO FLOOR4
				SIDES					3 ft.
						POULTRY	VERTICAL FROM FLOOR		6-12 in.
		Animal Occupied Zone Temperature					HORIZONTAL FROM BROODER		8-12 ft.
		Control Sensor Location (2)
						SWINE	VERTICAL FROM FLOOR		Above Animal Height
							HORIZONTAL FROM BROODER		4-8 ft.

(1)There are other factors that will affect the quantity of animals each heater can cover. These include building ventilation and control systems, building insulation, building size and population density, etc. Consult your L. B. White dealer or call L. B. White for specific recommendations for your application.

(2)This is typical sensor placement range. The size and type of livestock being grown, heater spacing and height, etc. will dictate sensor location. Care should always be taken to ensure that the sensor is sufficiently high as to not be damaged by the animal during operation.

FIG. 1

"C"

"B"

"A" 4

Safety Precautions

WARNING

Asphyxiation Hazard

■ Do not use this radiant heater for heating human living	L.B. White Company to determine combustion air
quarters.	ventilation requirements of the heater.

■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 Owner’s Manual, heater’s dataplate, or contact the

■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.

FUEL GAS ODOR

Propane gas and natural gas have man-made odorants added specifically for detection of fuel gas leaks. If a gas leak occurs, you should be able to smell the fuel gas.

THAT’S YOUR SIGNAL TO GO INTO IMMEDIATE ACTION!

■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 gas tank or cylinder fuel supply valves, or the main fuel supply valve located at the meter if you use natural gas.

■Propane 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 heater for you.

ODOR FADING -- NO ODOR DETECTED

■Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell the odor of the man-made chemical added to propane or natural gas. You must determine if you can smell the odorant in these fuel gases.

■Learn to recognize the odor of propane gas and natural gas. Local propane 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 odorant in propane gas and natural gas is colorless and the intensity of its odor can fade under some circumstances.

■If there is an underground leak, the movement of gas through the soil can filter the odorant.

■Propane gas odor may differ in intensity at different levels. Since propane gas is heavier than air, there may be more odor at lower levels.

■Always be sensitive to the slightest gas odor. 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.

ATTENTION -- CRITICAL POINTS TO REMEMBER!

■Propane 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 gas and natural gas fueled heaters, then do not attempt to light the heater, perform service or repairs, or make any adjustments to the heater on a propane (LP) gas or natural gas fuel system.

■Even if you are not properly trained in the service and repair of radiant heaters, ALWAYS be consciously aware of the odors of propane 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!

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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:

QUALIFICATIONS FOR

SERVICING AND INSTALLATION:

a.To be a qualified gas heater service person, you must have been trained in gas-fired heater servicing, repair and also have sufficient experience to allow you to troubleshoot, replace defective parts, and test heaters in order to get them into a continuing safe and normal operation 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 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 or applications of L. B. White Co., Inc.’s radiant heater and associated zone control panel should meet the requirements of local, state and national L.P. gas and natural gas, electrical and safety codes. Your gas supplier, local licensed electrician, local fire department and government agencies can help you determine these requirements. In the absence of local codes, comply with the following:

--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.

3.If at any time you notice something unusual about the operation of your heater such as gas odor, overheating, flames other than in the combustion cone area, etc., evacuate the area immediately and call your fire department and your gas service agency. Get assurances from the fire department that the area is free of gas before you attempt to relight the heater.

4.The components on the heater that call for hand operation should work with hand pressure only. If more force is required, have a qualified gas heater service agency replace the complete part. Do not attempt to repair.

Safety Precautions

5.This heater is intended for the heating of livestock in agricultural animal confinement buildings only. The heater shall only be mounted inside the animal confinement building. It shall not be used for outside heating applications.

6.Do not locate fuel gas containers or fuel supply hoses anywhere within the heating zone of the heater.

7.Do not block the air intake, burner venturi tube or burner cone area. Doing so may cause improper combustion or damage to the heater components, leading to property damage or animal loss.

8.Do not move, handle, or service the heater while in operation or connected to fuel supply.

9.The hose assembly must be inspected on a regular basis. This should be done at least once a year, or when the building is cleaned out. If it is evident there is excessive abrasion or wear, or if the hose is cut, it must be replaced prior to 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 installation, before building repopulation and when relocating.

11.If the gas flow is interrupted and the burner flame is extinguished, immediately shut off the gas. Do not relight the heater until you are sure that all of the gas that may have accumulated through the heater has cleared away. Do not relight the heater until at least five minutes have passed.

12.If the heater is to be relocated, make sure that all gas connections are capped and the gas supply is shut off. All connection points must be leak checked after disconnection and after reconnection.

WARNING

Burn Hazard

■The heater’s combustion cones and canopy are extremely hot during operation and shortly after shutting down.

■Always be aware of your proximity to the heater and avoid contact with its hot surfaces during or shortly after operation.

■Failure to follow this warning can result in burns leading to severe personal injury.

13.The grower shall inspect the heater before building repopulation. Such inspection should consist of, but is not limited to, the following points of action:

--Insure proper clearance of heater to nearest combustible materials.

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--Check for general cleanliness. Clean if necessary.

--Check for tightness of the gas hose connections.

14.A qualified service person shall inspect the heater and its gas train at least on an annual basis. This should consist of, but is not limited to, the following points of action:

--Start-up and shut down of the heaters and zone control panel to test for proper operation.

--Leak check of all pipe joints and hose connections.

--Thorough cleaning of the exterior of the heater, its

inlet venturi, combustion cones and filter (if applicable).

--Thorough inspection of the heater’s component parts for corrosion, stripped threads, etc. with subsequent parts replacement as necessary.

--Gas pressure checks.

15.Turn off the gas supply when the heater is not in use.

Installation Instructions

GENERAL

1.Read all safety precautions and follow L. B. White recommendations when installing this heater. If during the installation or relocating of the heater, you suspect that a part is damaged or defective, call a qualified service agency for repair or replacement.

2.On initial installation and before use, position the heater properly regarding clearance to combustible materials and ground clearance to protect the heater from livestock. Refer to the specification table on page 4 as well as Figure 2 for installation information for proper hanging and clearances.

3.The heater may be connected to an approved electrical supply and operated from off to full heat output by utilizing the building’s environment controller. In this type of installation, 5 psig must be plumbed directly to each radiant heater for proper combustion.

4.For installations requiring two stage heating, a zone control panel is available which, when interfaced with the building’s environment controller, will provide from half to full heat output. Refer to page 10 of this manual for more information relative to the control panel.

5.Position the gas hose outside of the hot zone directly above the heater avoid any contact with the hot canopy surface of the heater. Refer to Fig. 2.

6.Insure that all accessories that ship with the heater have been removed from inside of heater’s shipping container and installed. This pertains to gas hose, regulators, etc.

7.The heater’s gas regulator (with pressure relief valve) should be installed outside of building. Typically any regulators inside the buildings must be properly vented to the outside. However, local, state and national codes always apply to regulator installation.

8.Any regulator mounted outside the building be protected against the weather, particularly ice

7 formation. Ice formation can lead to

overpressurization of the regulator and subsequent gas leaks. See codes covering proper protection.

9.Always use pipe joint compound that is resistant to liquefied petroleum gas and natural gas.

10.Check all connections for gas leaks using approved gas leak detectors. Gas leak testing is performed as follows:

WARNING

Fire and Explosion Hazard

■Do not use open flame (matches, torches, candles, etc.) in checking for gas leaks.

■Use only approved leak detectors.

■Failure to follow this warning can lead to fires or explosions.

■Fires or explosions can lead to property damage, injury or death.

--Check all pipe connections, hose connections, fittings and adapters upstream of the gas control with approved gas leak detectors.

--In the event a gas leak is detected, check the components involved for cleanliness and proper application of pipe compound before further tightening.

--Furthermore tighten the gas connections as necessary to stop the leak.

--After all connections are checked and any leaks are stopped, turn on the main burner.

--Stand clear while the main burner ignites to prevent injury caused from hidden leaks that could cause flashback.

--With the main burner in operation, check all connections, hose connections, fittings and joints as well as the gas control valve inlet and outlet connections with approved gas leak detectors.