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Owner's Manual and Instructions
Congratulations!
You have purchased the finest agricultural building heater available.
Your new VAL-CO heater incorporates the benefits from the most experienced
manufacturer of heating products using state-of-the-art technology.
We, at VAL-CO, thank you for your confidence in our products and
welcome any suggestions or comments you may have......call us,
at 419-678-8731.
210 East Main Street, P.O. Box 117, Coldwater, OH 45828 USA
Agricultural Animal Confinement Building Heaters
MODEL
Heat Rite
IGNITION
OUTPUT
TYPE
(BTUH)
60,000
Pilot
225,000
(419) 678-8731
Available in
either L.P. Vapor
Withdrawal or
Natural Gas
Configurations.
F150-81512-A

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual and Instructions Agricultural Animal Confinement Building Heaters IGNITION OUTPUT MODEL TYPE (BTUH) Available in 60,000 either L.P. Vapor Heat Rite Pilot Withdrawal or 225,000 Natural Gas Configurations. Congratulations! You have purchased the finest agricultural building heater available. Your new VAL-CO heater incorporates the benefits from the most experienced manufacturer of heating products using state-of-the-art technology.
  • Page 2 ATTENTION ALL USERS Agricultural C C onfinement B B uilding H H eaters Agricultural B B uilding H H eaters Agricultural confinement building heaters are intended only Agricultural building heaters are intended only for for installation in farm buildings used for the confinement of installation in farm buildings excluding those used for poultry and livestock and which are not used as human human dwelling, grain storage or grain handling, or where...
  • Page 3 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 —...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents SECTION PAGE General Information ..............3 Heater Specifications .

  • Page 5: Heater Specifications

    Heater Specifications M M o o d d e e l l SPECIFICATIONS L.P. Natural L.P. Natural Fuel Type Maximum Input per Hour 60,000 225,000 Minimum Input per Hour 32,000 30,000 150,000 Ventilation Air Required 250 CFM 900 CFM to Support Combustion Inlet Gas Supply 13.5 in.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions WARNING Asphyxiation Hazard Do not use this heater for heating human living determine combustion air ventilation requirements of quarters. the heater. Do not use in unventilated areas. Lack of proper ventilation air will lead to improper combustion. The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be obstructed.
  • Page 7 Safety Precautions 1. Do not attempt to install, repair, or service this heater is completely dry. In any event, do not operate the or the gas supply line unless you have continuing heater for at least one hour after external washdown. expert training and knowledge of gas heaters.

  • Page 8: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions GENERAL properly installed sediment trap will keep foreign WARNING materials from entering the gas valve and protect the Fire o o r E E xplosion H H azard. safe functioning of that important safety component. Can c c ause p p roperty d d amage, s s evere i i njury o o r d d eath. 8.

  • Page 9: Ventilation

    11. Light according to instructions on the heater or within system that limits high and low temperatures and also owner’s manual. activates appropriate alarms. 12. It is extremely important to use the proper size and 15. Take time to understand how to operate and main- type of gas supply line to assure proper functioning of tain the heater by using this Owner’s Manual.

  • Page 10: Hanging Instructions

    FIG. 1 a. 40,000, 6 6 0,000, a a nd 2 2 25,000 B B TUH H H eaters b. 150,000 B B TUH H H eaters SHEET METAL SCREW SHEET METAL SCREW 4 REQUIRED 4 REQUIRED DUCT DUCT CASE FRONT TABS BETWEEN SHEET METAL CASE T AND BLOWER HOUSING.

  • Page 11: Sediment Trap Assembly

    SEDIMENT TRAP ASSEMBLY Assemble the tee, nipples and cap together and tighten FIG. 4 securely. The sediment trap assembly must always be NIPPLE 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.

  • Page 12: Start-Up Instructions

    Start-Up Instructions Follow steps 1 - 6 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.

  • Page 13: Variable Heat Output

    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.

  • Page 14: Cleaning Instructions

    Cleaning Instructions WARNING Fire, B B urn, a a nd E E xplosion H H azard 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.

  • Page 15: Service Instructions

    Service Instructions GENERAL 3. The high limit switches, air proving switch, and WARNING thermostat can be tested by disconnecting the leads B B u u r r n n H H a a z z a a r r d d at the component, and placing a jumper connecting Heater surfaces are hot for a period of time after the the leads together.:...

  • Page 16: Air Proving Switch With Paddle

    AIR PROVING SWITCH WITH PADDLE 1. Remove the two (2) sheet metal screws holding the FIG. 10 switch with bracket to blower housing. PADDLE NUTS 2. Turn the switch assembly 90° so the paddle on the switch arm can be pulled through the oblong hole on side of fan housing.

  • Page 17: Thermocouple

    THERMOCOUPLE 1. Remove the pilot screw and pilot shield. IMPORTANT 2. Loosen the thermocouple attachment nut at the pilot The thermocouple is an important safety device which bracket. and the thermocouple’s connector nut at the works directly with the pilot safety control valve. It gas control valve.

  • Page 18: Gas Pressure Checks

    GAS PRESSURE CHECKS C. Reading P P ressures WARNING Fire a a nd E E xplosion H H azard 1. With the heater operating, the pressure gauges should read the pressures specified on the dataplate. Do not disassemble the gas control valve. 2.

  • Page 19: Testing The Manual Reset High Limit Switch

    TESTING THE MANUAL RESET HIGH LIMIT SWITCH 5. Allow the switch cool down before firmly pressing the WARNING red reset button on the switch. Fire H H azard Do not operate the appliance with the high limit switch 6. Check for electrical continuity across the switch bypassed.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide

    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 “diamond” closest to the identified problem and proceed The following troubleshooting guide provides systematic with each step, performing whatever tests are suggested.

  • Page 29: Electrical Connection And Ladder Diagram

    Electrical Connection and Ladder Diagrams 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 AIR PROVING SWITCH (NOT SUPPLIED ON SOME MODELS) BLACK BLACK...

  • Page 30: Mechanical Ventilation Interlock Wiring

    MECHANICAL VENTILATION INTERLOCK WIRING For C C anadian I I nstallations Agricultural B B uilding H H eaters: Installation of the heater requires mechanical ventilation of not less than 3 CFM per 1,000 BTU input of the heater. The mechanical ventilation shall be interlocked with the heater to prevent operation of the heater unless the ventilation air flow is proven by an air flow proving device.

  • Page 31: Heater Component Function

    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.

  • Page 32: Parts Identification

    Parts Identification PARTS SCHEMATIC...

  • Page 33: Parts List

    PARTS LIST Model Item Description High Limit Switch, at Heat Chamber 05566 84144 High Limit Switch, at Blower End ---------------------------84144--------------------------- Fan wheel 02808 02684 Air Proving Switch ---------------------------80324--------------------------- Motor 81748 81098 Motor Mount 80298 80294 Housing, Fan Assembly Stainless Steel 81742 81746 Galvannealed Steel...

  • Page 34: Warranty Policy

    Warranty Policy EQUIPMENT VAL-CO warrants that the component parts of its equipment A warranty card on file at VAL-CO will automatically qualify a are free from defects in material and workmanship, when unit and its component parts for warranty consideration. If properly installed, operated, and maintained in accordance a warranty card is not on file, a copy of the bill of sale will be with the Installation and Maintenance Instructions, safety...

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