Cleaning Instructions; Heater; Filter - L.B. White I3 Owner's Manual And Instructions

Cleaning Instructions

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Disinfectants utilized in agricultural animal
confinement buildings may contain chemicals
damaging to components of the heater.
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Protect the safety gas control valve by wrapping with a
plastic bag before disinfecting.
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Always make sure to remove the plastic bag or other
protective covering before start up.
Clean the heater betweeen turns to maintain proper
combustion and to eliminate future problems.
Problems associated with lack of cleaning typically are:
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Black soot on inside of canopy.
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Gas backflashing in venturi tube or injector body.
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Burner flame appearing beyond outer cone.
Ensure gas is shut off and filter is removed prior to cleaning
process. When cleaning is completed, install filter, ensure
heater is at proper hanging position,and all gas connections
to the heater are securely tightened. Open fuel supply
valves and light the heaters.
A. HEATER
C C L L E E A A N N I I N N G G W W I I T T H H P P R R E E S S S S U U R R I I Z Z E E D D A A I I R R
1. Direct air against combustion cones to blow out
buildup of dust in cones and venturi tube. Reverse
the process and blow air into the air intake opening
and out through combustion cones. See Fig.8.
2. Repeat until dust no longer comes from heater.
3. Inspect the heater to ensure reasonable cleanliness.
FIG. 8
AIR INTAKE
AIR
NOZZLE
11
CAUTION
COMBUSTION
CONES
AIR NOZZLE
C C L L E E A A N N I I N N G G W W I I T T H H W W A A T T E E R R
Clean the heater with water using standard faucet pressure.
DO N N OT U U SE H H IGH P P RESSURE W W ASHERS!
1. Wrap the safety control valve with a plastic bag to
protect this part from water.
2. Spray water against the cones to wash out the build
up of dust in the cones and the venturi tube. Work
your way around the entire cone assembly. Reverse
the process and run water through the air intake and
out through combustion cones. See Fig. 9.
FIG. 9
AIR INTAKE
WATER
NOZZLE
3. Repeat until water runs clean.
4. Remove bag. Inspect heater to ensure it is
reasonably clean.
5. Light the heater to dry it.
B. FILTER
Refer to the following for filter cleaning instructions.
A. Between building turns:
-- Remove filter and shake it.
-- Use compressed air or standard faucet pressure to
clean it.
-- Do not use high pressure water, air, or a
washingmachine. Filter material damage may
occur.
-- If water is used, squeeze out excess water from
filter before installation.
-- Let filter dry before lighting heater.
B. During turn while heater is in use:
-- Remove filter and shake off dust.
-- Do not squeeze or tap filter while filter is installed
on heater. Doing so will cause dust to be blown into
venturi tube or combustion cones.
COMBUSTION
CONES
WATER NOZZLE