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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. HVF180/HVF300 Construction Heaters 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.
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Accessories ..........19 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.
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Indirect Oil Theory of Operation When the on/off power switch is turned on, power is sent to a power indicator light on the control panel. Power is also received by the control board. The control board sends power out to a thermostat “socket”. The socket must have a “jumper cap”...
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Note: Heater will not operate without socket cover or thermostat. grounded Go to page 18 for proper chimney/exhaust pipe installation. 5.3 Heat Ducting There are a few things to keep in mind when ducting a heater. First, ensure that the duct is rated high enough for the heater’s discharge temperature.
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(Fan does not run) Contact Heat Wagon Contact Heat Wagon /Check solenoid valve at pump & check supply hose for leaks /Lack of fuel Air switch fault Remove ducting/check voltage at control board...
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*brown *For Digital Thermostat Digital Thermostat Terminal M10 (On/Off Switch) Terminal M9 Terminal M3...
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HVF180 Parts List Pump Pressure Setting 175 PSI Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 1087008133 42/1 1135000500 COVER 1040012900 MOTOR 42/2 1002004200 O-RING 1001001300 JOINT 42/3 1002005100 GASKET 1049000419 CAPACITOR 42/4 1086002800 CARTRIDGE 1089007200 COIL 42/5...
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HVF300 Parts List Pump Pressure Setting 175 PSI Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 1087008233 42/2 1002004200 O-RING 1040013000 MOTOR 42/3 1002005100 GASKET 1001017400 JOINT 42/4 1086002800 CARTRIDGE 1049002800 CAPACITOR 42/5 1002005200 O-RING 1089007200 COIL 42/6 1052004900 HEATING ELEMENT 1043004500...
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ADVANCED TROUBLESHOOTING Motor and transformer do not operate. Causes: 1. Incorrect or low voltage supplied to the heater. 2. Fuse in heater is blown. 3. Thermostat defective, or not turned up to call for heat. 4. Thermostat jumper cap not in place. 5.
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Motor runs, spark is present, but there is no fuel spray Causes: 1. Spray nozzle clogged. 2. Fuel pump is defective/or broken pump coupling 3. Air entering the fuel pump thru the inlet line. 4. Solenoid valve is defective. 5. Control board is defective. 6.
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Motor runs, fuel sprays, but no spark is observed Causes: 1. Electrodes damaged or gapped incorrectly. 2. Transformer defective. 3. Control board defective. Solutions: 1. Electrodes damaged or gapped incorrectly. Inspect the electrode tips for melting. Make sure there are no cracks in the porcelain insulation. Check the electrodes with the manufacturer’s specifications for gapping and spacing.
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Heater ignites, runs less than one minute and shuts down Causes: 1. Photocell is dirty, misaligned or defective. 2. Control board is defective. 3. Fuel pump defective. 4. Fuel filter dirty. Solutions: 1. Photocell is dirty, misaligned or defective. Check that the photocell is aimed correctly and is free of dirt. If necessary, clean the photocell “eye” with a soft, dry cloth.
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5. Venting is improper. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations concerning proper venting. Failure to do so can result in heat building up in the heater until the safety thermostat contacts open and shut the heater off. 6. Nozzle is dirty. If dirt reaches the nozzle, the spray can be adversely affected and cause a shut down. If possible observe the spray pattern and clean the nozzle as needed.
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Heater ignites but flame is excessive Causes: 1. Fuel pump pressure is too high. 2. Nozzle is worn. 3. Incorrect fuel. Solutions: 1. Fuel pump pressure is too high. Attach a high pressure fuel gauge to the fuel pump and check the pump pressure. Adjust the pressure to the manufacturer’s specifications with the adjustment on the fuel pump.
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Chimney/Exhaust Set-Up 9 ft. 30 ft. 15 ft. 3 ft. 12 ft.
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Accessories FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE #BIE99AM003 DUCTING HVF180 - #WD1225 12” Diameter, 25’ Long HVF300 - #WD1825 18” Diameter, 25’ Long DUCT ADAPTER HVF180 - #AR180 HVF300 - #AR300 FLUE STACK #EF1 342 N. Co. Rd. 400 East Valparaiso, IN 46383 219-464-8818 •...
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