Hired-Hand Bunsen Jet Brooders: Super-Saver Bunsen Jet (Radiant Brooder with Pilot Ignition) - Manual (Page 13)

Super Saver Bunsen Jet Brooder with SPI 11
6.2 Gas Hookup
6.2.1 Connection of gas hose to brooder
The brooder’s gas valve does not regulate the gas pressure. You must provide a
regulator to keep manifold pressure at the rated pressure (see ratings on page one
of this manual) for proper operation.
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 (see ratings on page one of this manual) to each
brooder connected to that regulator.
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.
6.2.2 Checking Manifold Gas Pressure
To be performed by a CERTIFIED GAS TECHNICIAN only!
1. Turn OFF gas supply going to the brooder.
2. Remove the manifold pressure tap plug from the gas control valve and
connect pressure gauge.
3. Turn ON gas supply going to the brooder.
4. 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.
5. The gas pressure must be measured with all gas appliances that use the same
gas supply or piping in operation.
NOTE: The gas valve on this brooder is a non-regulating valve. You must
make all adjustments to gas pressure on an external regulator.
6. If necessary, adjust the pressure regulator until acceptable manifold
pressures (found on the ratings plate and page one of the owners manual)
are read.
7. To adjust the manifold gas pressure, remove the cap screw located on the
top of the pressure regulator.
8. Using a slotted tipped screwdriver, turn the adjustment screw clockwise to
increase gas pressure or counterclockwise to decrease gas pressure.
9. Always replace cap screw and tighten firmly to prevent gas leakage.
10. Turn OFF gas supply going to the brooder.
11. Remove gas pressure gauge, reinstall manifold pressure plug.
12. Turn ON gas supply going to the brooder.
13. Return brooder to operation and observe through at least one complete cycle
to ensure brooder is operating properly.
14. Perform gas leak test at outlet pressure tap plug. (Soap and water work
well.)