User manual P 40 - P 120
Issue: 11.14
2 Introduction
Page 5
2. Introduction
2.1. Equipment description
This air heater is ideal for heating and/or CO
2
enrichment in greenhouses and plastic tunnels. The
heaters are also excellent for heating poultry sheds or pig sties, or for heating or frost protection in areas
used for the storage and/or preservation of potatoes, tuberous crops and the like.
Particularly in their initial stages of life, young animals need a lot of heat, no matter whether they are
poultry or pigs. Optimum temperatures right from the start have a decisive impact on their development,
health and general performance.
The P 40 - P 120 creates the right conditions for your room. This heater is available for use with
kerosene/paraffin oil or diesel. No chimney is needed. The heater is installed exactly where it will be
most effective in generating heat. 100% of the heat it produces will benefit your animals or plants - so
there is no heat loss. Another positive feature is that the "open combustion" system increases the
relative humidity in the room.
CAUTION
Diesel-fired heaters are
not
suited for heating and/or CO
2
enrichment
in greenhouses or plastic tunnels where plants or crops are being
grown.
The P 40 - P 120 is controlled by thermostat or by computer; it also has a photocell control. If for some
reason the appliance does not ignite or the flame is extinguished, the oil supply is immediately cut off.
One solenoid valve unit ensures high levels of safety. No oil can escape unburnt.
2.2. Special safety regulations
The P 40 - P 120 are heaters for use in mentioned rooms. Use of the equipment for
any other purpose shall be regarded as improper use. The manufacturer will not be
liable for any damage resulting from improper use; the user shall bear the sole risk
thereof.
With storing manure, gases are formed which are partly dissolved.
These poisonous and explosive gases (e.g. sulphurhydrogen and methane) can be
released during stirring and rinsing.
With a source of ignition a big explosion may occur.
To prevent a hazardous situation shut off the heaters completely before stirring or
rinsing.
Also observe the following points:
•
Close the doors when manure is stored outside.
•
Ventilate the room thoroughly.
Notice:
No account is taken with general hazard of fire in this manual. Consult your fire insurance company and/
or your local fire brigade for more information.
