Easy Radiant Works Radiant Tube Gas Brooder



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ComfortZone Poultry Brooder Gas Fired Easy Radiant Tube Brooder

FEATURES:

Designed specifically for the agricultural industry.
Heavy Gauge high temperature steel combustion chamber is coated with high emmisivity black coating for a higher radiant output and lower exhaust temperature
Mirror finished aluminum reflectors increase radiant efficiency.
Sealed & permanently lubricated ball-bearing motor never needs oiling.
Hot Surface (Glow Bar) ignition.
Solid State ignition incorporates triple try ignition sequence for positive lighting.
Draws less than 1 amp of electricity when running.


Chickens spread out evenly along the floor due to the even floor heat provided by the Easy Radiant Works ComfortZone poultry brooder.


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Unlike forced air heaters, Easy Radiant tube brooders heat the floor, creating a cozy, healthy & stress- free environment for the birds. A warm floor means a dry floor which results in a healthier flock with fewer mortalities.

The birds are enveloped within a ray of gentle radiant heat from above and the warm dry floor below resulting in a comfortable flock at lower ambient air temperatures. Temperature fluctuations are greatly reduced. Higher feed conversions are achieved as the bird grows faster, while expelling fewer calories in search of heat. Easy Radiant tube brooders draw their combustion air from outside, thereby ensuring that the precious oxygen supply to the flock is not compromised.

The Easy Radiant venturi burner has been developed through more than 30 years of research and development and service to the poultry industry. The long flame characteristics result in soft even heat with no hot spots. Up to 3,000 broilers can utilize the entire length of the heater. Stress to the flock is further reduced by the "whisper quiet" operation of the Easy Radiant Brooder. High combustion efficiencies result in savings of 30-50% over conventional brooding methods.

The combustion air blower is top-mounted to increase headroom below. Combustion air is ducted into the blower above the heater and downstream of the burner in order to preheat the combustion air and maximize combustion efficiency. Full access to all controls is available through Easy Radiant's exclusive swing open control box. 24 Volt or 120 Volt thermostat control for compatibilty with all computerized temperature/ventillation controllers. Hot surface (glow bar) ignition for positive starts in damp environment.

Batesville Daily Guard
June 18, 2009
Tube heaters, other equipment save fuel, help poultry grow faster.

As poultry house builders and poultry growers themselves, the Independence County Farm Family of the year - the Mark and Susan Trucks Family - has introduced energy saving equipment to many farms over the past several years.

Among the improvements are Easy Radiant Works radiant tube heating, solid sidewall construction and computerized environment systems for chicken houses.

Radiant tube heating, introduced about 10 years ago in the Trucks family's own poultry houses, saved an estimated 30 to 40 percent on propane costs for most chicken houses, Mark said.

The tube heating system, of which only a
small portions is pictured, has a reflector above it to
project the heat toward the poultry house floor.

An Easy Radiant Works radiant tube heater is a propane or natural gas-fired heater that hangs near the ceiling of the chicken house. It consists of a firebox connected to a metal tube, usually 40 to 50 feet long, running lengthwise in the house.

The tube heaters can be used in combination with forced air heaters or as the sole source of heat in a house.

The tube heater is different from radiant brooders or pancake brooders in that its burners are enclosed in a firebox instead of being exposed to house air. The tube heater draws combustion air from outside the house with a fractional horsepower motor, then pushes the heated air from the firebox through the tube.

The tubes then radiate that heat downward to the birds. Reflectors above the tubes protect the ceiling and bounce the heat rays from the top of the tube back toward the house floor.

"Radiant" means the heater gives off infrared rays that transfer to any object in the vicinity.

Advantages over other systems include not having to heat the air, then circulate the air in order to heat the birds. More comfortable birds also grow faster on less food, meaning a larger profit for the farmer.

Solid sidewall construction was also introduced about 10 years ago. The solid, insulated walls keep the birds cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.

The computerized environmental systems help make sure the temperature inside the houses remains at the optimum comfort level for the birds. Again, this helps create chickens that grow faster on less feed which is important to the farmer, who gets paid by the pound for his or her chickens.

Mark and Susan Trucks along witha few of the 50 people they employ at Batesville Poultry
Equipment located on White Drive in Batesville.

Before selling any new equipment, the Trucks family tries it out in their own poultry houses first. They and their employees operate 25 poultry houses on four different farms.

"We won't sell something until we've tried it out ourselves," Susan said. "We don't want to ask the customers to buy something until we have tried it out and know it works."

"We like to know what we're selling and how it works," Mark said.

Typical Side View Gas Fired Easy Radiant Tube Brooder Series Straight Heater

The Comfortzone Series can be installed separately or in any combination of L and U shape to fit any workplace or floor plan. Short and long radius 90 and 180 degree bends are available for field assembly.

Typical Plan View Gas Fired Easy Radiant Tube Brooder Series U Shaped Heater

The Comfortzone U-Series is available in separate pieces for field assembly of 10 ft. lengths complete with hangers to allow for one-man assembly where the heaviest item is less than 30 pounds.

Gas Supply (W.C.)	Natural	Propane	Electrical
Manifold Pressure - Low	2.2	6.4	120 Volt 60 Hz Starting Current 3 amps Running Current 1 amp Thermostat 24 V Ignition system 120 V Hot surface igniter
Manifold Pressure - High	3.5	10.0
Minimum Inlet Pressure	7.0	14.0
Maximum Inlet Pressure	14.0	14.0
Gas Connection 1/2 In. N.P.T.

All of our products have been tested to CSA/CGA & AGA standards by Warnock Hersey Intertek laboratories

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Installation & Operating Instructions
For EASY RADIANT EZ, EZU, SH & SHU Radiant Tube Heaters.
The prefix "B" added to the model number indicates a "Brooder" model.
The suffix "LTH" added to the model number indicates a dual input (2-stage) heater with the low input being 70% of the high input

The installation of this appliance must in all cases conform with local and national building codes or in the absence of local codes with the current National Fuel Gas Code ANSIZ223.1/NFPA54, or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1

FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER VAPOURS AND LIQUIDS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER GAS APPLIANCE.
FOR YOUR SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS
1. OPEN WINDOWS
2. DO NOT TOUCH ELECTRICAL SWITCHES
3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAME
4. IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER
CONSIGNES DE SECURITE
ILL ES INTERDIT D'UTILISER DES LIQUIDES INFLAMMABLES OU DEGAGEANT DES
VAPEURS INFLAMMABLES, A PROXIMITE DE TOUT APPAREIL FONCTIONNANT AU GAZ.
CONSIGNES DE SECURITE
SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ:
1. OUVREZ LES FENETRES
2. NE TOUCHEZ PAS AUX INTERRUPTEURS ELECTRIQUES
3. CONTACTEZ IMMEDIATEMENT VOTRE COMPANGIE DE GAZ

Technical Data EZ, EZU, SH & SHU straight and U shape radiant tube heaters.
Adding the letter B to the prefix indicates a brooder model.
Adding the suffix LTH indicates dual input with the low input being 70% of the high input.
Adding the suffix CW indicates car wash heater.

N.B. 200,000 BTU input is natural gas only…180,000 BTU for LP
Brooder models must not be installed closer than 60" to the floor.
Clearances "below" on straight models can be reduced by 40%, 15ft. downstream of burner N.B. 200,000 BTU not available for high altitude.

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Electrical
120 Volt 60Hz.
Starting current 3 Amp. Running current 1 Amp.

Ignition System:
120 Volt / Hot surface igniter

Thermostat control:
All Easy Radiant heaters are designed for compatibility with either 120 Volt thermostat controllers or 24 Volt thermostat controllers. For use with 120 Volt controllers, the heater must be plugged into a "switched" 120 Volt duplex receptacle, where the receptacle is switched by the thermostat controller. Heating zones may be established where one 120 Volt thermostat, controls more than one heater, provided the total heater electrical load does not exceed the maximum allowable amperage on the circuit.

For 24 volt thermostat control plug the heater into a 120 Volt duplex receptacle. Remove the jumper wire on the control box marked "24 Volt thermostat" and connect the thermostat wire to the terminals. Ensure that if the thermostat has a heat anticipator, that the heat anticipator is set at maximum. When using a 24 Volt thermostat, only one heater may be controlled by one thermostat.

In poutry houses, or other applications where ceiling materials may be of thin poly type material, additional precautions must be taken to assure safe clearances to combustibles above the heater, to prevent thin poly type materials from weakening and melting. . A 2' x 2' piece of ½ " insulated material must be placed directly above the blower motor and burner at the burner end of the heater.

Heaters must be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI\NFPA 70 or the current Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1. Polarity of Line voltage and neutral wires must be maintained. The total load of all heaters in a circuit must be considered for overload control of that circuit. See electrical specifications above.

GENERAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

CAREFULLY READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL IN IT'S ENTIRETY PRIOR TO BEGINNING ANY INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.

1. In order to ensure valid warranty, a qualified and licensed gas fitter must install this heater.
2. The heater must be hung in such a fashion so as to conform with the clearances to combustibles described on the nameplate of the heater, and any local or applicable codes.
3. The heater may be used in certain areas of aircraft hangers. The installation must be in accordance with local and national codes. Heaters in aircraft, storage or service areas must be installed a minimum of 10 ft. above the upper surface of wings or engine enclosures of the highest aircraft that may be housed in the hanger. (This should be measured from the bottom of the heater to the top of the wing, or engine enclosure, whichever is highest from the floor.) In other sections of aircraft hangers, heaters must be installed a minimum of 8 ft above the floor. Heaters installed in aircraft hangers shall be located so as not to be subject to damage by aircraft, cranes or other objects. When installed over hoists, the minimum required safe distances to combustibles must be maintained from the uppermost point of the combustible materials placed on the hoist.
4. The heater may be used in public garages provided the installation conforms to all local and national codes for the installation of gas burning appliances. Heaters must be installed a minimum of eight feet above the floor. Minimum safe distances to combustibles must be maintained. When installed over hoists, the minimum required safe distances to combustibles must be maintained from the uppermost point of the combustible material placed on the hoist.
5. It must be located with respect to building construction and equipment so as to provide sufficient clearances and accessibility for servicing.

HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS

Where there is the possibility of exposure to combustible airborne materials or vapour, consult the local Fire inspector's office, the fire insurance carrier or other applicable authorities for approval of the proposed installation.

DO NOT USE IN AN ATMOSPHERE CONTAINING HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS OR OTHER CORROSIVE CHEMICALS. SOME COMPOUNDS IN THE ENVIRONMENT CAN CAUSE AN ACCELERATED RATE OF CORROSION TO THE HEAT EXCHANGER.

GAS SUPPLY

1. Only persons trained and experienced in gas supply piping should be engaged to install the supply piping to the heaters. All gas piping must be in accordance with all national and applicable codes on the installation of gas appliances. Gas supply piping must be sized so as to provide adequate gas supply and pressures as indicated on page 3 of this installation manual.
2. A 1/8" NPT (3.2mm) plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, must be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the heater.
3. Consideration must be given to the fact that this heater will expand and contract during the heating cycles and care must be taken so as not to cause stress on the gas supply piping system. A suitably approved flexible gas connector must be used to connect the heater to the rigid gas supply piping, and it must be connected so as to provide free movement without causing stress on the flexible gas connector or the rigid piping.

Warning
This heater is equipped with an automatic ignition system. There is no pilot. No person shall attempt to light the heater by hand. Serious injury, property damage or death may occur.

Combustion Air Venting

When located in a building with a negative air condition or in a dusty or dirty atmosphere such as a woodworking shop, poultry barn or foundry, venting of combustion air to the burner from outside negative or dirty area is mandatory. The combustion air supply must be minimum 4" diameter seamless air duct, connected to the fresh air adapter provided on the blower. All joints must be sealed to prevent leakage. No filters of any type are to be installed on the combustion air supply. The maximum length of combustion air inlet duct shall comply with the "venting of products of combustion" as described in this manual.

Straight, L-shaped & "U" shaped Heaters

Suspend hanging supports with #10 chain, adhering strictly to the hanger locations describe in the diagram following. The first hanger must be no more than 6 inches from the burner flange. Suspend from the top ring on the hanger if the reflectors are to be horizontal and the side ring if the reflectors are to be angled. IMPROPER HANGER PLACEMENT CAN CAUSE THE RADIANT TUBE TO WARP AND VOID WARRANTY.
With hangers in place, the primary tube, and subsequent secondary tubes can now be placed in the hangers.
If the radiant tube has been supplied in 10ft. lengths, see diagram below for joining tubes together. Self tapping screws are provided to be installed into the expanded end of the radiant tube. Slide the tubes together making sure that the first tube is inserted all the way into the expanded end of the secondary tube. Drill the self-tapping screws so as to secure the two tubes together. Make sure to secure the tubes using both screws provided as indicated in the drawing below. Subsequent secondary tubes can now be joined together in the same fashion.
Reflectors can now be placed in the hangers. To prevent "walking" of the reflectors, the first and second reflector can be joined together at the overlap with a sheet metal screw. Do not attach more than two reflectors together (i.e. join reflectors 1 & 2 together and reflectors 3 & 4 together etc.)
With the radiant tube and reflectors now installed, the burner can be fitted to the flanged end of the primary tube using the nuts provided. The burner does not require it's own hanging support provided the first hanger is no more than 6 inches from the flange. If the first hanger is more than 6 inches from the flange, warping may occur and the warranty will be void.
Connect the burner to the gas supply using a suitably approved flexible gas connector.
Heaters incorporating a baffle must have the baffle installed at the extreme opposite end of the heater from the burner. The baffle is not to be installed in the primary tube except for baffles in 20 ft. heaters that have been supplied as one 20 ft. length.
A minimum of 15 ft. must be maintained from the burner before any 90 or 180-degree bend is installed on heaters having inputs of more than 75,000 BTU.

Venting of Products of Combustion

The Easy Radiant tube system has been approved for vented and unvented applications. When installed unvented it must be electrically interlocked to an exhaust fan with an air proving switch. The exhaust fan must provide exhaust in the amount of 300 c.f.m. for every 100,000 BTU of input. When installed unvented provision must be made to supply adequate combustion air from outside the space. Combustion air openings must be in the amount of one square inch or more of free area for each 10,000 BTU.
When installed vented, installations must comply with all applicable codes.
When installed in an adequately ventilated agricultural building used only for brooding purposes, the heater may be installed unvented and discharge the products directly into the space without interlocking provided the maximum input does not exceed 20 BTU per cubic foot, or the input specified by local codes. There must be ventilation during the heating cycle.
All vent material shall meet C.G.A. approval standards and be a minimum of 4" diameter.
The maximum allowable length of vent pipe is 60 ft. This length includes the combination of inlet air vent for combustion and exhaust venting. The RADIANT TUBE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS MEASUREMENT. For every 90-degree bend in the system, 5 ft. must be deducted from the allowable total.
When venting through a combustible wall or roof type "B" vent must be used for that portion of the vent that passes through the wall or roof. FOR WALL VENTING THE MANUFACTURER'S APPROVED VENT TERMINAL MUST BE USED. THE USE OF ANY WALL VENT TERMINAL OTHER THAN THAT SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER WILL VOID WARRANTIES. THE MANUFACTURER ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGES CREATED BY USING OTHER VENT TERMINALS.
All vent pipe used with a slip fit connection must be mechanically secured and all vents must be supported every 3 ft.
Vent pipe of single wall construction shall not run through unheated spaces unless insulated.
All vent pipes longer than 10 ft. must be insulated or have insulated type vent material.
Vents for products of combustion shall not terminate less than 3 ft. from a combustion air inlet of any other appliance, less than 3 ft. from a building opening or be directly above a gas utility meter or service regulator. On "U" model heaters the vent terminal shall not be closer than 4 inches from the combustion air inlet.
Air intakes or vent terminals shall not be located less than 3 ft. above grade.
Horizontal vent systems shall slope downwards not less than ¼ inch per foot from the start of the vent system to the vent terminal.

The gas supply lines, all safety controls of the heater and the venting system must be inspected and tested annually by a qualified and licensed gas technician, experienced with the installation and servicing of this type of appliance.