Agricultural animal confinement building heaters (30 pages)
Summary of Contents for L.B. White AB230
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Your new L.B. White 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, at 608-783-5691.
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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 608-783-5691. WARNING Proper gas supply pressure must be provided to the inlet of the heater.
Heater Specifications Model AB230 SPECIFICATIONS L.P. Natural Maximum Input 67.4 KW (242.42 MJ/h) Ventilation Air Required 1,630 Cubic Meters per Hour to Support Combustion Inlet Gas Supply 3.36 KPa MAX. Pressure Acceptable at the Inlet of the Heater for Purpose 2.75 KPa...
Safety Precautions WARNING Asphyxiation Hazard Do not use this heater for heating human living White Company to determine combustion air ventilation quarters. requirements of the heater. Do not use in unventilated areas. Lack of proper ventilation air will lead to improper combustion.
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Safety Precautions 1. Do not attempt to install, repair, or service this heater 8. Do not block air intakes or discharge outlets of the or the gas supply line unless you have continuing appliance. Doing so may cause improper combustion expert training and knowledge of gas heaters.
Installation Instructions GENERAL Check all connections for gas leaks using approved WARNING gas leak detectors. Gas leak testing is performed as Fire or Explosion Hazard. follows: Check all pipe connections, hose Can cause property damage, severe injury or death. connections, fittings and adapters upstream of the gas control with approved gas leak detectors.
specific heater. Do not use the heater in an L.P. gas 14. Take time to understand how to operate and main- liquid withdrawal system or application. If you are in tain the heater by using this Owner’s Manual. Make doubt, contact the L. B. White Co., Inc. sure you know how to shut off the gas supply to the building and also to the individual heater.
HANGING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Assemble according to the illustration below and FIG. 3 tighten all eyebolts securely. NOTE: REGULATORS SHOULD ALWAYS BE MOUNTED OUTDOORS. IF CIRCUMSTANCES FORCE INSTALLING THE REGULATOR INDOORS, FIG. 2 THE REGULATOR'S VENT MUST BE VENTED OUTDOORS USING VENT LINE NO SMALLER THAN VENT OPENING.
THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION 2. To Connect the Direct Wired Thermostat Kit to the WARNING Control Box on the Heater: Electrical Shock Hazard a. The installation and wiring of a thermostat must Disconnect the electrical supply before connecting the be done by an electrician or someone properly thermostat to the heater.
Start-Up Instructions Follow steps 1 - 7 on initial start-up after heater installation Connect the electrical cord to an approved electrical by a qualified gas heater service person. For normal start- outlet. up, simply turn thermostat above room temperature. The heater will start.
Cleaning Instructions WARNING Fire, Burn, and Explosion Hazard This heater contains electrical and mechanical components in the gas management, safety and airflow systems. Such components may become inoperative or fail due to dust, dirt, wear, aging, or the corrosive atmosphere of an animal confinement building.
Service Instructions MOTOR AND FAN WHEEL ASSEMBLY 1. Shut off the gas supply to the heater. NOTES: a. Fan wheel to motor mount plate spacing must be adjusted to 3.2 mm clearance 2. Disconnect the heater from its electrical supply. before tightening the fan wheel to the motor shaft.
PILOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT -- N N atural G G as M M odels 8. To replace the shield and the pilot orifice, reverse above procedure. When performing any pilot assembly servicing, make sure 9. Check for gas leaks. you don’t tear or destroy the foil face fiber gasket located between pilot bracket and burner casting face.
The thermocouple is an important safety device which works directly with the pilot safety control valve. It 3. Let the appliance cool down so pilot assembly is cool should only be replaced with L.B. White part number to touch. 120-21196.
GAS CONTROL VALVE pressure is the flowing gas pressure necessary for WARNING the heater to deliver maximum output. If the Fire and Explosion Hazard gauge does not indicate proper manifold pressure, check inlet pressure to the gas control valve. Do not disassemble the gas control valve. Maximum and minimum acceptable inlet pressures to gas control valve are shown in the Do not attempt to replace any components on the gas...
Troubleshooting Guide READ THIS ENTIRE SECTION BEFORE To effectively use these flow charts, you must first identify BEGINNING TO TROUBLESHOOT PROBLEMS. the problem. The problems are numbered sequentially, along with a brief explanation of each problem. Start at the The following troubleshooting guide provides systematic “diamond”...
Electrical Connection and Ladder Diagram CAUTION Always refer to the heater’s electrical connection diagram when servicing to avoid wiring errors and heater malfunction. Check for proper operation after servicing. WARNING: THIS HEATER MAY START AT ANY TIME FUSE GAS CONTROL VALVE GREEN/ BROWN...
Heater Component Function Air Proving Switch Pilot Light Orifice Safety device used to insure that the proper air flow is being A metering device used to supply gas for the dual purpose of achieved before the gas valve is opened. igniting the main burner and heating the thermocouple.
PARTS LIST Item Description Part No. Kit, Sediment Trap 00815 Base 21051 Cover, Gas Control Valve 09287 Bracket, Gas Control Valve 09506 Valve, Gas Control (L.P. Gas) 22219 Valve, Gas Control (Natural Gas) 22221 Nipple 07148 Elbow 01426 Manifold 09291 Orifice, Burner (L.P.
Label Identification F#2652 LOGO 20453 WARNING HOT SURFACES 21280 BADGE AUSTRALIAN LISTED 20453 WARNING HOT SURFACES DATAPLATE F#4389 WARNING 21108 N.G. ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD 21107 L.P. 21270 WARNING 21007 WARNING LECTRICAL GROUNDING 20384 HIGH VOLTAGE 20385 ISOLATE RT UP LABEL LOCATION ON BURNER END PANEL 20453 W HOT SU 21130...
WIRE SELECTION TABLE Description Color Length Part Number Wire, Air Flow Switch to High Limit Switch Yellow 152 cm 20032 Wire, Limit Switch to Gas Control Valve Yellow 56 cm 20570 Wire, Terminal Strip to Gas Control Valve Green 61 cm 21272 wire, Terminal Strip to Air Flow Switch Yellow...
L.B. White Co., Inc. will at its option, repair qualification. If neither is available, the warranty period will be 12 months from date of shipment from L B.
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