Hired-Hand Super Glo Brooders (Infrared): SPI Infrared User Manual
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HIRED-HAND, INC.
• 1733 Co Rd 68 • Bremen, AL 35033 • Phone 256-287-1000 • Fax 256-287-2000
Manual Part No. 4801-5112 Rev 7-06
Gas Pressure Requirements
LP/Propane Gas
Burner manifold gas pressure is to be 11 in. W.C. (27.4 mbar). Gas pressure should be
checked by a certified gas technician, with maximum load on supply and while brooder is
in operation.
Natural Gas
Burner manifold gas pressure is to be 5 in. W.C. (12.5 mbar). Gas pressure should be
checked by a certified gas technician, with maximum load on supply and while brooder is
in operation.
Minimum Clearances
Maximum Input
Minimum Ventilation
Ceiling Wall Floor
42,000 BTUH
272 cfm per brooder
36 in.
18 in.
21 in.
90 cm
46 cm
54 cm
12.3 kW
462 m
3
/hr per brooder
Trouble Shooting Guide
Symptom Possible
Cause
Remedy
Pilot will not remain lit.
Pilot may be restricted. After heater has
cooled, remove detachable pilot shield.
Clean the easy-clean orifice with small wire.
Thermocouple is not being heated.
Align the pilot orifice directly beneath the
thermocouple.
Heated thermocouple is not sensing the pilot
flame.
Pilot may be blocked. Clean pilot.
And/or replace thermocouple.
Main burner will not ignite.
Thermostat may not be set properly.
Set thermostat to desired temperature
Pilot may not be lit.
Light pilot.
The burner vent may be restricted.
Clean burner vent to remove obstruction.
Faulty gas valve.
Replace gas valve.
Main burner and pilot will not light.
Gas supply may be depleted.
Adjust manifold gas pressure to manufacturer's
recommended pressure.
Main burner will flash back.
The orifice may be misaligned.
Position orifice perfectly vertical.
Tools Required
7/16 in. (11 mm) Wrench
Phillips screwdriver
1/2 in. (13 mm) Wrench
Pipe thread sealing
compound
11/32 in. (9 mm) Nut
driver
Flat screwdriver
Gas leak testing solution
Wire pliers
Packing List for One(1) Unit
6410-6309 Gas valve assy
3003-5011 36" (91.4 cm) T-cpl
0404-4451 Catch plate
6410-6302 LP Burner Assy.
6410-6317 Dust shield
Or 6410-6303 NG Burner Assy.
0403-4472 Gas tubing
6450-9064 Hardware kit (LP)
0403-4506 Gas tubing (pilot)
6410-9065 Hardware kit (NG)
0404-4505 Valve Bracket
0404-4733 Hanging Bracket
4801-5112 Manual
6410-6300 Canopy– Shipped Separately
Warning!
Ventilation Must Be Maintained To Prevent CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) Poisoning!
Extreme Sickness Or Death Can Result From Over-Exposure To Carbon Monoxide!
!
Limited Warranty
Hired Hand Mfg., Inc. (the “Manufacturer”) warrants that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship, if it is installed and operated in strict
accordance with the installation instructions, for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. This warranty is for parts only. Liability is limited to the
sales price if any products prove to be defective or, at the Manufacturer’s option, to the replacement of such products upon return. No products are to be
returned to the manufacturer. All inquiries should be directed to the authorized distributor who sold the product. If the distributor is not known, write the
Manufacturer at the address below and direct your correspondence to the attention of the Customer Service Manager.
This limited warranty is expressed in lieu of any and all representations and warranties expressed or implied, including any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness of the product for a particular purpose. The remedy set forth in this warranty shall be the exclusive warranty available to any person,
and the purchaser shall have no other remedy for any defect or condition of the product, regardless of whether the cause of action is in tort, contract or
otherwise. No person is authorized to bind the Manufacturer to any representation or warranty other than this limited warranty. The Manufacturer shall not be
liable for any consequential damages from the use of its products or caused by any defect, failure or malfunction of its products.
Manufacturer: Hired Hand Mfg., Inc., 1733 County Road 68, P. O. Box 99, Bremen, Alabama 35033.
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