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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If you are considering using this product for any application other than its intended use, then please contact your fuel CAN 1-2.20 and is listed and approved for Canadian gas supplier or PSI at 800-562-2966. installations as a gas-fired brooder.
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Only properly-trained service people should repair or install this heater. 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.
Heater Specifications M M o o d d e e l l SPECIFICATIONS L.P. Natural L.P. Natural L.P. Natural L.P. Natural Fuel Type 40,000 60,000 150,000 225,000 Maximum Input per Hour 22,000 32,000 30,000 90,000 96,000 150,000 Minimum Input per Hour Ventilation Air Required 200 CFM 250 CFM...
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 g g as a a nd n n atural g g as h h ave m m an-m m ade o o dorants a a dded s s pecifically f f or d d etection o o f f f uel g g as l l eaks.
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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 Fire a a nd E E xplosion H H azard gas supplier, or PSI if you have any questions. Do not use open flame (matches, torches, candles, etc.) in checking for gas leaks.
Contact liquid withdrawal system or application. If you are in your fuel gas supplier if you have any questions. doubt, contact PSI. 17. Any defects found in performing any of the service or 15. Eventually, like all electrical/mechanical devices, the maintenance procedures must be eliminated and thermostat can fail.
(Continued f f rom P P age 8 8 ) 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 INSTALLATION: SLIDE TABS BETWEEN SHEET METAL CASE FRONT AND BLOWER HOUSING.
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 enclosure. On the HSI module is a red light emitting by a qualified gas heater service person. For normal start- diode (LED). This LED indicates the status of the up, simply set the thermostat above room temperature.
Variable Heat Output 1. All models of propane (LP) gas or natural gas heaters valve handle is parallel to the gas flow, the valve is have a throttle valve for varying heat output located completely open to deliver maximum heat output. between the gas control valve and gas manifold (Refer to Fig.
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.
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 proper clearance 2. Disconnect the heater from its electrical supply. before tightening the fan wheel to the motor shaft.
IGNITER See F F ig. 1 1 1 1. Shut off the gas supply to the heater. 9. Connect the igniter to the igniter power supply leads. 2. Disconnect the heater from its electrical supply. 10. Close and secure the burner access panel. 3.
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.
TESTING THE MANUAL RESET HIGH LIMIT SWITCH 4. Within a minute, you should hear a “pop” coming WARNING from the switch, which indicates the contacts of the Fire H H azard switch have opened. Check for lack of electrical Do not operate the appliance with the high limit switch continuity across the switch terminals to verify bypassed.
F. Four Times .......24 • Low P P ressure G G auge - (PSI Part No. 550-00764) for G.
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DIRECT IGNITION OPERATION SEQUENCE: MULTIPLE IGNITION TRIAL SEQUENCE: (Heating M M ode) — First Trial for Ignition Takes Approximately 30 Seconds — Line Voltage is Sent to Transformer — Two More Trials for Ignition will Occur — 24 V.A.C. is sent from Transformer to the Thermostat -- Second Trial Follows Immediately if First Trial Fails —...
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 L.E.D. INDICATOR IGNITER HIGH LIMIT FLAME TRANSFORMER...
Heater Component Function Air Proving Switch Hot Surface Ignition Control Board 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 automatic hot surface ignition system.
WIRE SELECTION TABLE Model Description Color Length Wire, Terminal “L1” on Control Module to Wire Nut and From Wire Nut to Transformer Black 6 3/4 in. F120-80683 Wire, High Limit Switch to High Limit Switch Brown 36 1/2 in. F120-80682 Wire, High Limit Switch to High Limit Switch Brown 60 in.
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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