Manual

BRHTR20

BROODER

HEATER

INSTRUCTIONS

HEATER OPERATION

Model BRHTR20 uses a a 250 Watt Cal Rod with a reflector shield to transfer the heat to the floor of

the brooder. It is thermostatically controlled. The heater uses 2 Model R7 7.5 Watt light bulbs. The bulb

in the center of the brooder always stays on. The bulb near the thermostat at the rear of the brooder

is the heating indicator bulb. It is on when the Cal Rod is heating. The heater assembly can be easily

removed for thorough cleaning of the brooder. The heater uses our Model AT10 Adjustable Thermostat.

Pertinent information about the thermostat is as follows:

UL recognized and CSA Approved (CSA-120 Volt A. C. only)

Ratings: 120 Volt A.C. 16.7 Amperes/240 Volt A.C. 8.3 Amperes

Description: HT open on rise. Controls heating applications by keeping contacts closed

below the set point temperature.

Temperature Ranges: 70 degrees to 120 degrees F (21 degrees to 49 degrees C). The adjustment

turns 180 degrees. Three degrees of turn is approximately equal to one degree

F of temperature change. We suggest that you find the 180 degrees range and

set the switch at about the halfway point. Then adjust as necessary to find the

appropriate brooding temperature. Turning the adjustment knob to the right

(clockwise) increases temperature. See Exhibit A.

BROODING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Plug brooder cord into 110-220 volt A.C. circuit. Adjust thermostat as discussed above. Start at 95

degrees F (36 degrees C) 1 inch above the floor at a point in center of brooder chamber. Reduce

heat by 5 degrees each week until chicks are transferred to finishing battery or growout pen. Keep

temperatures of the brooder above 60 degrees F (16 degrees C) and provide ample ventilation without

drafts.

PLEASE NOTE: In event of insufficient heat, call your power company and have them check the line

voltage. A drop of ten volts will result in the loss of more than 20% of the heating power of your heater.

Our experience shows that in most cases of low voltage, the line leading into the brooder house is too

light and needs to be of heavier gauge. The greater the distance, from meter to brooder, the larger the

wires should be. Consult your power company for correct wire gauges to insure full voltage of 110-115

volts reaching the brooder.

WHILE CLEANING, DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE AND REMOVE HEATER ASSEMBLY.

EXHIBIT A

Warmer-Turn Clockwise

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ISBBRHTR20

Rev. 1.2

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INSTRUCTIONS BRHTR20 BROODER HEATER HEATER OPERATION Model BRHTR20 uses a a 250 Watt Cal Rod with a reflector shield to transfer the heat to the floor of the brooder. It is thermostatically controlled. The heater uses 2 Model R7 7.5 Watt light bulbs. The bulb in the center of the brooder always stays on. The bulb near the thermostat at the rear of the brooder is the heating indicator bulb. It is on when the Cal Rod is heating. The heater assembly can be easily removed for thorough cleaning of the brooder.