Modulating infraconic agricultural building radiant heaters (24 pages)
Summary of Contents for PSI 1450 Series
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Your new PSI heater incorporates the benefits from the most experienced manufacturer of heating products using state-of-the-art technology. We, at PSI, thank you for your confidence in our products and welcome any suggestions or comments you may have..call us, at 800-562-2966.
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CAN 1-2.20 and is listed and approved for Canadian other than its intended use, then please contact your fuel installations as a gas-fired brooder gas supplier or PSI at (800) 562-2966. ■ CAN 1-2.21 Gas Fired Appliances for Outdoor Installation...
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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 PSI at 800-562-2966. WARNING ■ Proper gas supply pressure must be provided to the inlet of the heater.
When calling for technical service assistance, or for other specific information, always have model number and serial Contact your local PSI distributor or PSI for assistance, or if number available. This information is contained on the you have any questions about the use of the equipment or dataplate.
■ Refer to the specification section of the heater’s Symptoms of improper combustion affecting livestock Owner’s Manual, heater dataplate, or contact the PSI to can be disease, lower feed conversion, or death. FUEL GAS ODOR LP gas and natural gas have man-made odorants added specifically for detection of fuel gas leaks.
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11. This heater should be inspected for proper operation by a qualified ser vice person before building 2. All installations and applications of PSI heaters must repopulation and at least annually. meet all relevant local, state and national codes.
Contact your proper application of pipe compound before gas supplier, or PSI if you have any questions. further tightening. 5. The heater’s gas regulator (with pressure relief valve) -- Tighten the gas connection as necessary to stop should be installed outside of building.
If you are in 18. Do not exceed input rating stamped on the dataplate doubt, contact PSI. of the heater. Do not exceed the burner manifold pressure stated on the dataplate. Do not use an 15.
b. 150,000 BTUH Heaters FIG. 1 a. 60,000, and 225,000 BTUH Heaters SHEET METAL SCREW SHEET METAL SCREW 4 REQUIRED 4 REQUIRED DUCT DUCT CASE FRONT DIVERTER DIVERTER TABS BETWEEN SHEET METAL CASE T AND BLOWER HOUSING. LOOSEN 4 ER OUTLET SCREWS IF NECESSARY. OUTLET OUTLET SCREWS SCREWS...
SEDIMENT TRAP ASSEMBLY Assemble the tee, nipples and cap together and tighten FIG. 4 NIPPLE securely. The sediment trap assembly must always be mounted in a vertical position. Make sure pipe thread HOSE ADAPTER compound that is resistant to both L.P. and natural gas is used in making all connections.
Start-Up Instructions Follow steps 1 - 6 on initial start-up after heater installation gas control and electrical enclosure. On the module by a qualified gas heater service person. For normal start- is a red light emitting diode (LED). This LED indicates up, simply set the thermostat above room temperature.
Variable Heat Output 1. All models of propane (LP) gas or natural gas heaters The throttle valve may be adjusted to minimum heat have a throttle valve for varying heat output located output by turning the handle 90° to gas flow or any between the gas control valve and gas manifold position between maximum and minimum settings.
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 GENERAL 4. The thermostat, and high limt switch can be tested by WARNING jumpering the suspect part out of the electrical Burn Hazard circuit.: ■ Heater surfaces are hot for a period of time after the heater has been shut down. -- Reconnect the electrical supply and open fuel ■...
AIR PROVING SWITCH WITH PADDLE 1. Remove the screws holding the switch assembly to FIG. 10 blower housing side panel. PADDLE NUTS 2. Remove switch assembly by turning it 90° so the paddle on the switch arm can be pulled through the oblong hole on side of fan housing.
GAS PRESSURE CHECKS C. Reading Pressures WARNING Fire and Explosion Hazard 1. With the heater operating, the pressure gauges should read the pressures specified on the dataplate. ■ Do not disassemble the gas control valve. ■ 2. Do the readings at the inlet and outlet pressure Do not attempt to replace any components on the gas gauges agree with that specified on the dataplate? If control valve.
TESTING THE MANUAL RESET HIGH LIMIT SWITCH 4. Allow the switch to cool down for about a minute WARNING before firmly pressing the reset button. Fire Hazard ■ Do not operate the appliance with the high limit switch 5. Check for electrical continuity across the switch bypassed.
Troubleshooting Guide READ THIS ENTIRE SECTION BEFORE DIRECT IGNITION OPERATION SEQUENCE: — Line Voltage is Sent to Transformer BEGINNING TO TROUBLESHOOT PROBLEMS. — 24 Volts. is sent from Transformer to the Thermostat — A call for Heat Occurs The troubleshooting flow charts on the following pages —...
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 POWER CORD OPTIONAL GROUND GREEN THERMOSTAT...
Heater Component Function Air Proving Switch Ignition Control Module Safety device used to insure that the proper air flow is being Electronic printed circuit board which sends and receives achieved before the gas valve is opened. voltages to various controls in an electronic ignition system. An important safety feature of the control board is that it will Burner shu down the entire heater, thereby stopping the flow of fuel...
PARTS LIST Item Description High limit switch at heat chamber 05566 -------------------84144------------------- High limit switch at blower end -------------------84144------------------- Fan Wheel 80972 82136 80973 Air Proving Switch -------------------80324------------------- Motor 81748 81749 81098 Motor Mount with Hardware 82118 -------------------82117------------------- Fan Housing Assembly Stainless Steel 81742 81746...
HEATER PSI Heating Systems warrants that the component parts of A warranty card on file at PSI will automatically qualify a unit its heater are free from defects in material and and its component parts for warranty consideration. If a...
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