Generation 2 QUAd-GLOW® Heater

Not A Tube Heater, Not A Brooder, Not A Space Heater, But QuadRadiant® Heat

The Most Innovative Concept in Heating Has Made Another

Giant Leap Forward!

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About HeatThere are two main types of heat used in poultry

and livestock facilities – radiant (infrared heat) and convection (hot-air heat).

Radiant heat is like the sun’s heat and is trans-ferred by infrared heat waves. It is very efficient because it does not heat the building’s air in order to heat the objects in the building. Instead, infrared waves heat the objects they are directed toward. In the case of a radiant heater, the heat waves emitting from the heater’s glowing surface heat the birds and the litter. A small amount of convection heat is also produced.

With convection heat, the majority of the heater’s BTU input is transferred to the air through convec-tion. This means that most of the air in the building must be warmed to obtain the desired temperature at bird level. A space heater is an example of a 100 per-cent convection heater. The heater blows heated air into the house, and the birds and litter will not be warmed until the majority of the air volume in the house has been heated.

QuadRadiant® HeatWhat Is QuadRadiant® Heat?A new type of heating system that produces: n Infrared, radiant heat.n A four-sided (quadrangular) heat pattern.

Quadrangular+ Radiant Heat_____________QuadRadiant

Advantages vs. Tube Heatn More even heat pattern – no extreme hot spots.

n More efficient conversion of fuel to heat.

n Rectangular heat profile matches the shape of a poultry house.

n Flexible for various house widths – no need for various models to get good, even heat.

n Winchable for easy access for service.

n Quicker up-to-temperature throughout house.

n No problematic air intakes or ducting.

Advantages vs. Broodersn Requires fewer units – perhaps as few as one

QuadRadiant® Unit to replace two infrared brooders or four convection brooders, depending

on house configuration.

n More even heat pattern – no extreme hot spots.

n More efficient conversion of fuel to heat.

n Rectangular heat profile matches the shape of a poultry house.

Warms floor

Radiant Heat

Warms room

Convection Heat

House-Shaped Heat Pattern

QUAd-GLOW® HeaterBacked by 80 Years of Experience in Heater Innovation and design

Infrared transmission of heat efficiently warms floors and birds without the need to “superheat” the air.

Performance Efficiencyn The compact QUAD-GLOW® Heater delivers a

robust 80,000 BTUs of QuadRadiant® heat in a broad, quadrangular heat pattern.

n Uses fuel more efficiently by converting more of the thermal capacity of the gas to infrared heat and transferring more of that heat to the floor.n Large, ribbed emitter surface area radiates

more infrared heat than other heater styles.n Unique shape and reflective surfaces enhance

transfer of infrared heat to the floor.n Spacious combustion chamber and highly

effective burner enhance heater efficiency.n Pressurized burner results in even heat distri-

bution through all burner ports. n Burner efficiency is further optimized using

additional combustion air through the bottom of the heater.

n Adjustable height helps optimize floor coverage.n QuadRadiant® heat requires fewer units and less

run time to heat a typical house.n Saves fuel by permitting zone control – heat only

the areas of the house where heat is needed.

Ease of Operationn Reliable direct spark ignition.n Thermostatic or zone sensor control.n Proven, reliable component parts.n Burner and igniter are protected from debris.

The special shape of Shenandoah’s QUAD-GLOW® Heater reflects heat in a wide pattern 30 x 40 feet to 40 x 60 feet.

delivered Assembledn Heaters are delivered assembled and ready to hang.n Units include eight-foot (2.4-meter) power cords

and gas hoses for flexible heater placement.n 5-psi operation reduces installation costs for piping

and is retrofit friendly.n 120-volt zone control eliminates transformers.n Slotted tabs at the corners of the heater permit

secure four-point suspension for extra stability.

Easy Access for Maintenancen Burner is easy to access by removing one screw.n Three-piece bottom eases access for cleaning.n Corrosion-resistant stainless steel and aluminum

construction.n Heaters are winchable for house clean-out.

Patent Pending

Problems with Current Heating Systems1. Heat patterns from many types of heating systems are uneven and do not match the shape of a poultry house.

2. Uneven heat patterns result in hot and cold spots that waste fuel and hurt bird performance.

3. Greater temperature fluctuation from traditional heating systems means there are many areas on the floor where birds are uncomfortable.

4. Permanently mounted tube heaters are difficult to access for service and maintenance.

5. Installing tube heaters requires cut-ting into buildings and running duct-ing for fresh air intakes. Red areas indicate temperatures over 100 degrees.

Blue areas indicate floor temperatures under 80 degrees.

Centered Brooder Heat Patterns*

Staggered Brooder Heat Patterns*

Tube Heater Heat Patterns*

QuadRadiant® HeatSolves Typical Heating System Problems

Diagram shows heat pattern from seven QuadRadiant® Heaters.*

1. Rectangular, house-shaped heat patterns from QuadRadiant® Heaters are even and match the rectangular shape of a poultry house.

2. More even heat patterns save fuel (hot spots waste fuel) and result in a larger comfort zone for birds.

3. QuadRadiant® Heaters are winchable for easy access for service and maintenance, and they are designed for simplified maintenance.

4. Installing QuadRadiant® Heaters requires no prob-lematic air intakes or ducting.

Broad yellow comfort zone (approximately 85 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit). Green band at perimeter of comfort zone (approximately 80 to 85 degrees Fahr-enheit) so birds can choose their area of greatest comfort.

*Actual house temperatures may vary depending on house type and installation.

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QUAd-GLOW® Heater Features

Image shows the actual heat pattern of one 80,000 BTU QuadRadiant® Heater centered in a 40 x 40 foot area. Notice the narrow range of temperature varia-tion and the large comfort zone under the single unit.

QUAd-GLOW® Heater Spreads Broad, Even Heat

Brooder Heat Has G reater Temperature VariationThis image shows the actual heat pattern of two 40,000 BTU brooders staggered within a 40 x 40 foot area. Notice the greater temperature variation under the brooders and the smaller comfort zone.

Heavy-duty 18-gauge stainless steel burner is easy to clean and includes a flame-sensing direct spark ignitor.

Proven corrosion-resistant, stainless steel emitter panels enclose fiber insulator and stainless steel inner cone.

(Patent Pending)

Heat shields capture and disperse convection heat. Unit features an electronic high-pressure (direct spark) zone control.

QUAd-GLOW® HeaterApplication Guide

Heater Placement for New Houses with Solid Sidewalls*

For houses 400 feet long by 40 to 50 feet wide.

For houses 500 feet long by 40 to 50 feet wide.

For houses 600 feet long by 50 to 66 feet wide.

House Length 400 Feet 500 Feet 600 Feet

House Width 40 to 50 Feet 40 to 50 Feet 50 to 66 Feet

BroodEnd

Non-Brood End

BroodEnd

Non-Brood End

BroodEnd

Non-Brood End

Distance from End Wall and from Curtain 15 feet 40 feet 15 feet 35 feet 15 feet 30 feet

Distance between Heaters 34 feet 60 feet 37 feet 60 feet 49 feet 40 feet

Heater Spacing*

*Contact Agile’s customer fulfillment department for a layout specific to your houses. Layouts may vary depending on house style, size and climate.

Maximum 5 psi at the heater.

Sensor Locationn Sensors should be located over the

feeder or drinker line.n Sensors should be no more than

10 to 12 feet to the side or 10 feet lengthwise from the center of the heater.

n Sensors should be 12 to 16 inches above the floor.

Hangingn For best performance, clearance from floor to

bottom of heater should be 7 to 9 feet.n Install using cables for winching with ceiling

attachment points six inches wider and longer than attachment points on heater.

n Minimum clearance to ceiling is 12 inches with heat shields in place. Heat shields must be installed on all units.

Easy to Clean and Maintainn Shenandoah’s QUAD-GLOW® Heaters are

designed for easy cleaning and maintenance with no tools and minimal hardware removal.

n Units are designed for compressed air cleaning. Routine cleaning is strongly recommended between flocks.

n Stainless steel emitter and inner cone protect internal fiber insulator during cleaning process.

n Corrosion-resistant stainless steel burner is easy to access for cleaning.

Approved Sensor Locations

Gas Pressuren Gas pressure should be a maximum of 5 psi

at the heater.n Allow 12 inches clearance between the heater

and all gas hoses and power cords.n High-pressure 5-psi operation reduces instal-

lation costs for piping and is retrofit friendly.

Air Movementn Stir fans, inlets and tunnel doors should not

blow directly on the units.n Position heaters so there is no direct air

movement on the heater.

QUAd-GLOW® Heater Installation details

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Be sure to reference the complete installation & operation manual for the QuadRadiant® Heater in order to familiarize yourself with all operational requirements and risks in their entirety.

QUAd-GLOW® Heater Specifications

The policy of Shenandoah is one of continuous product improvement. We reserve the right to change models and specifications at any time without notice or obligation to update previous models. Heating products should be installed only in accordance with local laws, codes and regulations. These products are not for residential use. Gas pipe layout assistance available to customers through authorized distributors.Contact Agile for further details if heater will be used at high altitudes (3000 feet or more over sea level) or if butane mix fuel will be used. Orifice size options for high altitude use are available for all models.All models meet stringent standards for low carbon monoxide.

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800-704-7356Agile Mfg., Inc. • A Subsidiary of CTB, Inc. 720 Industrial Park Road • Anderson, MO 64831Phone 800-704-7356 or 417-845-6065 • Fax 417-845-6069Internet: www.shenmfg.com • E-mail: sales@agilemfg.com

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Heating Area (Depending on Climate and Hanging Height)Per QuadRadiant Heater 1200 to 2400 sq. ft. 111.5 to 223.0 m2

Heating Capacity (Maximum per Hour)Direct Spark Ignition 80,000 BTU 20,160 Kcal

Maximum Gas Consumption (Direct Spark Ignition)LP 0.87 gph 3.29 l/hNatural Gas 75.5 cfh 2.14 m3/h

Gas Pressure Requirements (Measured at Pressure Tap on Valve with Unit Running)LP or Natural Gas 5 psi max. 350 Mbar max.

Heater Size and Weight InformationWeight per Complete Unit 53 lbs. 24 kgShipping Dimensions (Without Heat Shields Installed) 21.625 in. x 47.0 in. 54.9 cm x 119.4 cmHeight 13.25 in. 33.7 cm

Operational Guidelines for Brooding Area* (Adjust Up or Down Depending on Housing Construction/Condition and Climate) *Fewer Units Required in Grow-Out Area – See Heater Spacing Table for More DetailsMinimum Height from Floor (Measure from Floor to Bottom of Unit) 7 to 9 ft. 2.1 to 2.7 m

Space between Heaters 40 to 60 ft. 12.2 to 18.3 m

Minimum Clearance to CombustiblesSides of Heater 48 in. 121.9 cmAbove Heater (With Heat Shields in Place as Required) 12 in. 30.5 cmAbove Heater (If Any Heat Shields Are Temporarily Missing) 24 in. 61.0 cmBelow Heater 72 in. 182.9 cm

Heater Zone Control(Uses One Thermostat or House Control to Regulate All Heaters in a Specified Area)Electronic Zone Control Type Electronic High-Pressure (Direct Spark)

Quantity Required One per heater with maximum per zone determined by thermostat or house control being used

Ignition Reliable ignition uses less fuel with no pilot and gives three tries before lockout

Power Requirements 120 or 230 V ACBack-Up Options Can be powered by a back-up generator

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CSA (Canadian Standards Association) approved models are available. All models meet stringent standards for low carbon monoxide.

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