Standards, Certifications And Government Regulations; General Information - Detroit Radiant Products ACS-40P-120V Manual

ACS Series
Standards, Certifications, and Government Regulations
This brooder is a self-contained infrared radiant brooder for agricultural locations where flammable gases
or vapors are not generally present.
The installation of this brooder must be in accordance with all codes found in these instructions and/or the
applicable local, state and national codes having jurisdiction. Contact the local building inspector and/or
Fire Marshall for guidance.
In the absence of local codes, brooder installation must conform to the latest edition of:
United States: National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54).
Canada: CAN/CSA B149.1/2 Natural and Propane Installation Code.
This heater complies with IAS U.S. No. 8-94 (Draft No. 2) and CAN-1-2-20-M85 - Gas Fired Brooders.
Copies of the Standards can be viewed or purchased at www.nfpa.org or www.scc.ca.

General Information

Inspect all openings and surfaces regularly and clean as necessary. Litter, dust, feathers and other
matter can become airborne clogging openings and dulling surfaces, adversely affecting brooder
operation and performance. Refer to "Routine Maintenance & Inspection" on page 29.
Every brooder should be located with respect to building construction and other equipment so as to
permit access to brooders. Each installer shall use skillful and reliable installation practices when locating
the brooders and must give consideration to service accessibility. Refer to "Installation Considerations
and Pre-checks" on page 14
This brooder is for INDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY and operates UNVENTED. Provisions must be
made to dilute the products of combustion. Ventilation may be provided by either gravity or mechanical
means.
Be sure the building's air inlet grills, louvers, and dampers are inspected regularly and that they are clear
and free of dust, dirt, snow, ice, frost, and other foreign material so that air may freely enter into the
building to provide adequate combustion and ventilating air.
For proper and safe operation of the brooder installation, there shall be provided a combined infiltration
and natural and mechanical ventilation rate of not less than 1/4 S.C.F.M. (standard cubic foot per minute)
per bird.
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