Ventilation; Cleaning And Annual Maintenance - Space-Ray LoPro LPBL42-N5 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

10.0) VENTILATION

FOR YOUR SAFETY: Exhaust fans must be operating on an appropriate cycle when heating the building to
avoid high concentrations of carbon monoxide and water vapor.
The temptation, particularly during the winter months, is to close up the poultry house to conserve heat and
save money. This must be resisted, particularly during the heating up period prior to the arrival of the stock,
because the lack of ventilation can restrict the required amount of combustion air for the brooders causing
them to burn improperly and produce levels of carbon monoxide which could be harmful to people and the
stock.
WARNING: Carbon Monoxide is an odorless and poisonous gas. Extended exposure to carbon monoxide
may lead to death. Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, including headaches,
dizziness and/or nausea. If you experience these signs, G ET FR E SH AIR I M M ED I AT EL Y. Have the
brooders serviced as soon as possible and check the ventilation in the house.
The National Fuel Gas Code requires a minimum of 4 CFM per 1000 Btu/hr of brooder input for ventilation.
This requirement means that a total of 168 CFM is required per brooder. Ventilation requirements may vary
depending on other equipment that may be located in the building requiring ventilation. All ventilation
requirements should be addressed before sizing the necessary gravity or mechanical means to accomplish
this ventilation.
While ventilation is necessary for proper brooder operation and proper growing conditions for the stock,
excessive ventilation can result in high fuel consumption. Adjust the ventilation as necessary for optimum
performance of the brooders and growing conditions for the stock.

11.0) CLEANING AND ANNUAL MAINTENANCE

To keep your brooder in good operating condition, we recommend that after each crop you blow
any dust and dirt from the brooder with compressed air.
shown below then the brooder needs to be cleaned:
Form No. 43539500
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If at anytime you notice a lazy yellow flame as
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