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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. VF400 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 ....... . .18 WARRANTY All new Heat Wagon and Sure Flame heaters and fans are guaranteed against defective materials and workman- ship for one (1) year from Heat Wagon invoice date.
• Always disconnect the unit from power supply when maintenance or service is being performed. • IF NOT OPERATED WITHIN GUIDELINES OF THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUFACTURER WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE AND WARRANTY WILL BECOME VOID. SPECIFICATIONS Model No. VF400 Fuels: #1 or #2 Kerosene, Diesel, Heating Fuel 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 combustible materials for indoor or outdoor installation on combustible flooring: - outlet, minimum 10 feet - sides, minimum 3 feet - top, minimum 3 feet - flue pipe exhaust, gas discharge minimum 2 feet...
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START UP • Only people who are 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.
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.
EXHAUST FLUE PIPE GUIDELINES VENT DIAMETER (D) INCHES CAPACITY OF TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL TOTAL VENTS SERVING A SINGLE DRAFT LATERAL VENT LENGTH HEIGHT( ( H H ) ) F HOOD-HEATER x 1000 BTU'S ( ( L L ) ) FEET 1170 FOR INDOOR APPLICATIONS 1320...
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Heat Wagon Offers You More Options Oil Fired Fuel Tank VF400 Tank (FT400) • 75 gallon tank • Single wall tank • Forklift capability from all four sides • Minimum 25 hour run time • 160 lbs. (empty) - 750 lbs. (full)
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We Stock A Complete Line Of Parts & Accessories DUCTING THERMOSTAT LOCK BOXES HOSES REGULATORS 342 N. Co. Rd. 400 East Valparaiso, IN 46383 219-464-8818 • Fax 219-462-7985 www.heatwagon.com...
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