Hired-Hand Bunsen Jet Brooders: Super-Saver Bunsen Jet (Radiant Brooder with Hot Surface Ignition) - Manual (Page 10)

Part No. 4801-0062 rev 7-05 Super Saver Bunsen Jet Page 10 of 18
7.2. Gas Hookup
7.2.1. Connection of Gas Hose to Brooder
Note: A brass hose barb fitting is included in the hardware kit as an optional
attachment to the 1/8"x 5" nipple on the gas valve assembly. If brass hose barb is
used, then apply some type of sealant or pipe dope to threads before screwing barb
onto gas valve nipple.
The following flowchart shows the minimum equipment for the operation of one
brooder. You may connect several brooders to one regulator, provided it can maintain the
rated pressure and flow capacity to each brooder on that particular regulator while all
brooders are in operation.
Regulator
Gas Supply
Gas Hose
(Flexible)
1/4" NPT
Fittings
Brooder
Gas Valve
All brooders must be connected to the gas supply with an AGA approved gas hose and
fittings. An approved hose is available at your Hired-Hand dealer.
7.2.2. Checking Manifold Gas Pressure
To be performed by a CERTIFIED GAS TECHNICIAN only!
1. Disconnect brooder from power source and turn OFF gas supply going to the
brooder.
2. Remove control enclosure lid [17] and knock-out plug which is located on the left
side of the control enclosure.
3. Remove the manifold pressure tap plug from the gas control valve and connect
pressure gauge.
4. Reconnect brooder to power source and turn ON gas supply going to the brooder.
5. Return brooder to operation and read pressure gauge. Note: To obtain an accurate
manifold pressure reading , the brooder must be cycled on and off several times to
stabilize the pressure regulator diaphragm.
6. The gas pressure must be measured with all gas appliances in operation that use the
same gas supply or piping.
7. If necessary, adjust the built-in pressure regulator on the gas control valve to the
acceptable manifold pressure that is found on the ratings plate and page two of the
owners manual.
8. To adjust the manifold gas pressure, remove the cap screw located on the top of the
pressure regulator.
9. Using a slotted tipped screwdriver, turn the adjustment screw clockwise to increase
manifold gas pressure or counterclockwise to decrease manifold gas pressure.
10. Always replace cap screw and tighten firmly to prevent gas leakage.
11. Disconnect brooder from power source and turn OFF gas supply going to the
brooder.