L.B. White L-40 Low Pressure Radiant Brooder — 40,000 BTU/h, Spark Ignition, Convertible LP/NG

The L.B. White L-40 is a 40,000 BTU/h low pressure radiant poultry brooder with spark ignition. It ships configured for propane and can be converted to natural gas by a qualified installer following the manufacturer instructions.

Base brooder only. Installation accessories are ordered separately.

Applications

Brooding and radiant heating in poultry houses.

Key Features

• Convertible propane / natural gas configuration
• Low-profile design with corrosion-resistant components
• No filter to clean
• Interfaces with poultry-house control systems

Specifications

• Model: L-40
• Maximum heat input: 40,000 BTU/h
• Fuel: Convertible propane (LP) / natural gas (NG)
• Pressure class: low pressure
• Ignition: Spark
• Electrical supply: 24 V / 60 Hz / 1 phase
• Current draw: 0.5 A
• Gas inlet pressure: LP: 11–13.5 in W.C.; NG: 7–13.5 in W.C.
• Maximum fuel consumption: LP: 1.85 lb/h; NG: 40 ft³/h
• Combustion ventilation: 468 CFM
• Package: Base brooder only

Installation & Compatibility

The alternate natural-gas orifice is stored on the heater. A qualified installer must complete any fuel conversion using the manufacturer instructions.

Gas hose, regulator or zone panel, gas cock and piping hardware are not represented as included with this base-model ordering code. Select the installation equipment separately.

The supplier specifies eight-unit shipping packs. Request a quotation for the required order quantity.

Follow the owner’s manual for assembly, fuel pressure, electrical connections, ventilation, mounting and clearances.

Documents & Downloads

• L-40 poultry brochure (PDF)
• H-40 / L-40 owner’s manual, Rev. B (PDF)
• L-40 / H-40 design comparison (PDF)