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342 N. Co. Rd. 400 East Valparaiso, IN 46383 219-464-8818 • Fax 219-462-7985 www.heatwagon.com Installation and Maintenance Manual Please retain this manual for future reference. 950H(L) Construction Heater NRTL ANSI Z83.7 CONST. HTR For your safety: Do not use this heater in a space where gasoline or other liquids having flammable vapors are stored.
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If you need assistance or heater information such as an instruction manual, labels, etc., contact your local Heat Wagon dealer or the manufacturer. Fire, burn, inhalation, and explosion hazard. Keep solid combustibles, such as build- ing materials, paper or cardboard, a safe distance away from the heater as recom- mended by the instructions.
Wiring Diagrams .........15-17 WARRANTY All new Heat Wagon and Sure Flame heaters and fans are guaranteed against defective materials and work- manship for one (1) year from invoice date.
DESIGN RELATED SAFETY FEATURES 1) FLAME FAILURE The electronic safeguard control shuts off the gas supply in .8 seconds if flame is lost to prevent raw gas from leaving the heater. 2) OVERHEATING The totally enclosed motor is protected by thermal overload. A high temperature limit switch is mounted in the control box.
INSTALLATION The Heat Wagon Model 950H(L) is a direct fired gas heater intended to be used primarily for the temporary heating of building under construction, alteration, or repair. Since all the products of combustion are released into the area being heated, it is imperative that adequate ventilation is pro- vided.
MODEL 950H & 950HL PROPER SET UP: Model 950HL is a liquid withdrawal unit. This unit will use 11 gal of LP per hour on high fire. Use at least (1) 200 gal. withdrawal tank. When using Propane turn the fuel selector valve (located on the lower manifold) to the Propane position.
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INSTALLATION USING A PROPANE SUPPLY TANK(S) 1) When installing the heater for use with propane gas, set the gas selector to “Propane” and lock in position. 2) The propane supply system must be set up for vapor withdrawal from the operating tank(s). Liquid Propane can cause the heater to overfire and will damage valve train components.
ON-SITE SAFETY PROBLEMS 1) SHORTING OUT OF DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS This is a very common problem which saves short term expense at the risk of a large future cost. Any heaters found in this condition should be removed immediately. 2) IMPROPER ENCLOSURES When heaters are installed partially to the outside for fresh air intake, strict adherence must be made to the minimum clearance to combustibles given on the instruction plate.
MODEL 950H & 950HL SEQUENCE OF COMPONENT OPERATION POWER SUPPLY Plug the heater into a 120 Volt grounded receptacle. Power is now at the 20 amp fuse and the 3 amp circuit breaker. Power light illuminates. 20 AMP FUSE & 3 AMP BREAKER If the circuit breaker and fuse are good there will be power at the thermostat and at the motor relay (normally open).
TROUBLE SHOOTING DIRECTIONS: Find the specific symptom. refer to the Sequence of component Operation Guide. Check the components listed with a voltmeter for proper operation as described. Replace any com- ponents not operating correctly. Fan will not start when ON switch & thermostat are ON. •...
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Heat Wagon Construction Heaters are built to withstand the rigors of operating on construction sites, for mining appli- cations, and a multitude of other locations. To maintain the reliable performance required it is necessary to do a certain amount of regular maintenance.
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ccessories P-O-L FITTING TO 0-30 PSI PRESSURE GAUGE REGULATOR CONNECT TO PROPANE #HWP-HR1053 #HWP-HV1027 SUPPLY (Can be installed on HR1053 (First stage regulator for decreasing #ACC-G1680 for regulating gas pressure) tank pressure) Max incoming - 300psi Adjustable outlet pressure (3-30 psi) HIGH TEMPERATURE DUCT GAS HOSE #ACC-7525 - 3/4”...
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