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342 N. Co. Rd. 400 East Valparaiso, IN 46383 888-432-8924 • Fax 219-462-7985 www.heatwagon.com Installation and Maintenance Manual Please retain this manual for future reference. VG400 Construction Heater Dept. of Buildings 29-05-E CAUTION: 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.
Exhaust Flue Pipe Guidelines ....... . .20 WARRANTY This heater is guaranteed against defective materials and workmanship for one (1) year from Heat Wagon invoice date.
• IF NOT OPERATED WITHIN GUIDELINES OF THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, MANUFACTURER WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE AND WARRANTY WILL BECOME VOID. SPECIFICATIONS Model No. VG400 Fuels: Vapor Propane or Natural Gas Capacity: 400,000 BTU/HR Blower: 2,100 CFM 1/2”...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION • When transporting, use both lifting eyes located on sides of heater. • Place the unit on a level and non-combustible surface. • Minimum clearances from combustibles: - outlet, minimum 10 feet - sides, minimum 3 feet - top, minimum 3 feet - flue pipe exhaust minimum 2 feet •...
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FUEL SUPPLY (CONTINUED) • For proper propane tank sizing see page 21. • Visually inspect the hose assembly and ensure that it is protected from traffic, building materials, and contact with hot surfaces. If it is evident that there is excessive abrasion or wear, or the hose is cut, replace it immediately.
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START UP • Only people trained in the operation and supervision of this heater should operate and maintain the unit. • Check the unit to make sure that there are no visible defects on the control and safety devices and that the unit has been installed correctly. 1.
To ensure the proper function of the unit, it must be serviced on regular basis. Maintenance can be performed, excluding the control devices and safety limit controls, by an authorized trained & certified Heat Wagon dealer. The control devices and safety limit controls do not need routine maintenance. If these items fail they must be replaced.
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SERVICE • The complete unit, including heat exchanger, combustion chamber and burner should be cleaned from dust and dirt after every heating period, at a minimum of once per year. -Removal of combustion chamber/heat exchanger: For proper cleaning of the unit, manufacturer recommends removal of the complete combustion chamber with heat exchanger.
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Heat Wagon VG400 Parts List 25B (Reset) ITEM PART# DESCRIPTION ITEM PART# DESCRIPTION HWP 20579 HEATER CONTROL UNIT HWP 2109001 HEATER FRAME HWP 20581 FAN SENSOR (4” SENSOR) HWP 2109002 COVER PLATE HWP 20582 BURNER SENSOR HWP 2109003 SIDE PANELS (2)
EXHAUST FLUE PIPE GUIDELINES CAPACITY OF TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENTS SERVING A SINGLE DRAFT HOOD-HEATER x 1000 BTU'S FOR INDOOR APPLICATIONS • The flue pipe is to be made of non-combustible material and clearances from combustible materials must be a minimum 8 inches (temperature of flue gases is approximately 410º...
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VAPORIZATION RATES IN BTUH @ 0 DEG. F NUMBER OF TANK TANKS SIZE MANIFOLDED PERCENTAGE OF TANK FILLED 12,690 169,200 197,400 225,600 253,800 282,000 279,180 372,240 434,280 496,320 558,360 620,400 486,027 648,036 756,042 864,048 972,054 1,080,060 160,650 214,200 249,900 285,600 321,300 357,000 353,430...
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