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Elston Manufacturing H-CAT-700 Owner's Manual

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Printed 2009
Elston Manufacturing
CAT-700 and CAT-900
Owners Manual

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  • Page 1 Revision B Printed 2009 Elston Manufacturing CAT-700 and CAT-900 Owners Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Safety Information......................ii 1) Introduction to Heater...........1 2) Quick Start Guide............3 2.1 Normal Operation......................3 2.2 Running the Heater After It has Set Awhile..............5 3) Service Instructions............7 3.1 Every Time You Walk By the Heater.................7 3.2 Every Time the Trailer is Loaded and Unloaded............7 3.3 Annually Before the Start of the Winter Season ............7 4) Troubleshooting.............8 Problem A: Pilot Light Doesn't Light.................8...

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Safety Information Safety Information The heater you have purchased was designed, first of all, to be safe. However, since this heater burns propane, safety precautions are necessary for the safe and reliable operation of this product. Throughout this guide, this important safety information will be placed in special warning boxes.

  • Page 4: Introduction To Heater

    Chapter 1 Introduction to Heater Introduction to Heater The catalytic heater you have purchased is a thermostatically controlled flameless propane heater designed for heating cargo. These heaters have pilot light to preheat the catalyst when the heater is first lit but, once lit, the pilot light is shutoff and the heater becomes flameless.
  • Page 5 Chapter 1 Introduction to Heater All the controls for the heater except the valves for the tanks When you look inside the base of a CAT- 900 heater you will see the major components shown below in Illustration 2. The CAT-700 has very similar components except it lacks the tank selection and pressure indicator and the tank clamp is a different design.

  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide

    Chapter 2 Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Please read the important safety information on page ii if you haven’t already done so. This guide assumes the heater has already been installed. For installation instruction please go to chapter 5 (page 12). For Instructions On Running the Heater................See Page 3 On Running the Heater for the first time in a few months....See Page 5...
  • Page 7 Chapter 2 Quick Start Guide 8) Set the heater to the desired temperature and secure into the trailer. Set the heater to the desired temperature (HI is approximately 90 while LO is approximately 50). Secure the heater into the trailer and place the vent tube through the hole in the floor.

  • Page 8: Running The Heater After It Has Set Awhile

    Chapter 2 Quick Start Guide safety device that prevents a leak in the fittings in the base of the heater from causing a gas build up in the cargo area of the trailer. 2.1.3 Shutting Down the Heater 1) Turn the main control dial to OFF. 2) Close valves on the propane bottle(s) 3) Allow heater to cool for 5 minutes before moving or attempting to relight.
  • Page 9 Chapter 2 Quick Start Guide flames are visible inside the heater. Be sure to check the metal frame around the perimeter of the catalytic pad. The heater should not be used if any flames are visible. 9) Set the heater to the desired temperature and secure into the trailer. Set the heater to the desired temperature (HI is approximately 90 while LO is approximately 50).

  • Page 10: Service Instructions

    Chapter 3 Service Instructions Service Instructions 3.1 Every Time You Walk By the Heater • Check the exterior of the heater and the exterior hoses for damage • Check that the doors on the base of the heater and the side of the heater are closed 3.2 Every Time the Trailer is Loaded and Unloaded •...

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    If this guide doesn’t fix your problem please contact the company where you purchased the heater. If you are unable to contact them or you need additional help, please contact Elston Manufacturing at 1-800-845-1385. Caution: For your safety, the propane should always be turned off when troubleshooting this product except when required to test the function of the heater.

  • Page 12: Problem B: Pilot Light Does Not Create A Hot Spot On The Catalytic Pad

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting The gas for the pilot light travels through 2 sets of orifices, either of which can block the flow of gas. The first orifice is in the pilot light valve block and the second is in the pilot light assembly.

  • Page 13: Problem D: Catalytic Pad Takes A Long Time To Get To Full Temperature

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1. The pilot light was not left on long enough Make sure that you leave the pilot light on for at least 60 seconds between each step to allow the heat to penetrate into the pad and spread a little bit. 2.

  • Page 14: Problem E: Heater Goes Out After Running At Least 30 Minutes

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Cause: Catalytic pad is worn out If the catalytic pad is covered in too much dust the propane is unable to effectively interact with the catalyst. Gently blow any dust off of the pad being careful not to damage the pad.

  • Page 15: Installation

    Chapter 5 Installation Installation Warning: Improper installation of this heater creates a substantial safety hazard including the risk of property damage, fire, death. Attention: Compliance with local regulation is the responsibility of the installer. Current regulations in your area may require that the installer of this heater or, more likely, that the installer of the propane system fueling this heater meet certain requirements and/or that the completed installation be inspected.

  • Page 16: Mounting

    Chapter 5 Installation • Tape or paint for marking out the boundaries of the heater to ensure space remains for heater after cargo is loaded (recommended) 5.3 Mounting WARNING: Failure to mount the brackets for the heater securely or drill the hole for the vent tube will cause serious safety hazards when the heater is operated.

  • Page 17: Final Details

    Chapter 5 Installation 5.4 Final details It is recommended that you mark the outline for the heater with paint or tape or similar to prevent cargo from accidentally being placed where the heater will be mounted or where it would prevent access to the heater controls.

  • Page 18: Parts List For Catalytic Heaters

    Chapter 6 Parts List for Catalytic Heaters Parts List for Catalytic Heaters CAT-700...........................A5 Complete Heater CAT-900...........................A6 Complete Heater H700/900-CH........................A9 Basic Catalytic Heater (top portion of heater) H700/900-CIA........................A10 Inner Assembly for Basic Catalytic Heater H10-715..........................A11 Catalytic Pad Assembly H700/900-CCP.......................A12 Control Panel Assembly for Basic Catalytic Heater H700-BC.........................A13 Bottle Carrier for CAT-700 H900-BC.........................A14...
  • Page 19 Parts List for Roll-on Heaters H-X-118T Wall Mount Open Flame Heater Label Name Part # Label Name Quan. 3/4” 3/8”-16 Flanged Hex Open Flame Heater - Basic H700/900-XH Head Bolt (see page A7) 1/2” Washer Dog Legs H10-107 1/2” Wing Nut Heater to Wall Bracket H10-104 Upper Wall Bracket...
  • Page 20 Parts List for Roll-on Heaters H-X-700 Single Bottle Open Flame Heater Label Name Part # Open Flame Heater - Basic H700/900-XH (see page A7) 700 Series Bottle Carrier H700-BC (see page A13) Heater to Wall Bracket H10-104 Upper Wall Bracket H10-105 Lower Wall Bracket H10-135...
  • Page 21 Parts List for Roll-on Heaters H-X-900 Dual Bottle Open Flame Heater Label Name Part # Open Flame Heater - Basic H700/900-XH (see page A7) 900 Series Bottle Carrier H900-BC (see page A14) Heater to Wall Bracket H10-104 Upper Wall Bracket H10-105 Lower Wall Bracket H10-135...

  • Page 22: H700/900-Ch

    Parts List for Roll-on Heaters H-CAT-118 Wall Mount Catalytic Heater Label Name Part # Label Name Quan. 3/4” 3/8”-16 Flanged Hex Catalytic Heater - Basic H700/900-CH Head Bolt (see page A9) 1/2” Washer Dog Legs H10-107 1/2” Wing Nut Heater to Wall Bracket H10-104 Upper Wall Bracket H10-105...
  • Page 23 Parts List for Roll-on Heaters H-CAT-700 Single Bottle Catalytic Heater Label Name Part # Catalytic Heater - Basic H700/900-CH (see page A9) 700 Series Bottle Carrier H700-BC (see page A13) Heater to Wall Bracket H10-104 Upper Wall Bracket H10-105 Lower Wall Bracket...
  • Page 24 Parts List for Roll-on Heaters H-CAT-900 Dual Bottle Catalytic Heater Label Name Part # Catalytic Heater - Basic H700/900-CH (see page A9) 900 Series Bottle Carrier H900-BC (see page A14) Heater to Wall Bracket H10-104 Upper Wall Bracket H10-105 Lower Wall Bracket H10-135 Handles H10-470...
  • Page 25 Parts List for Roll-on Heaters H700/900-XH Open Flame Heater - Basic Label Name Part # Label Name Part # Decal - “Do Not Load Above” HD-02 Burner Assembly (Hidden H700/900-B Inside 2 - See page A8) Product of Elston Decal SD-02 Lower Screen H10-758...
  • Page 26 Parts List for Roll-on Heaters H700/900-B Open Flame Burner Assembly 12 13 Label Name Part # H10-720A Burner Control Back H10-722 Burner Mounting Bracket Label Name Quan. H10-718C Open Flame Heat Shield 1/2” 1/4”-20 Wislock Hex H500-10 Burner Head Bolt H10-500 Control 1/2”...

  • Page 27: H700/900-Cia

    Parts List for Roll-on Heaters H700/900-CH Catalytic Heater - Basic Label Name Part # Label Name Part # Decal - “No Flame Visible” HD-06 Inner Catalytic Assembly H700/900-CIA (Hidden Inside 2 - See page A10) Decal - “Do Not Load Above” HD-02 Lower Screen H10-758...
  • Page 28 Parts List for Roll-on Heaters H700/900-CIA Catalytic Heater - Inner Assembly Label Name Part # Label Name Quan. Control Panel Assembly H700/900-CCP 3/4” 1/4”-20 Flanged Hex (see page A12) Head Bolt Heat Pick up Shield H10-718 1/2” 1/4”-20 Flanged Hex Head Bolt Catalytic Pad &...

  • Page 29: Catalytic Pad Assembly

    Parts List for Roll-on Heaters H10-750 Catalytic Pad Assembly Front View Back View Label Name Part # Label Name Quan. Cat. Pad Mounting Ring H10-793 #8 Phillips Sheet Metal Screw Catalytic Pad H10-792 1/2”-20 Hex Jam Nut Catalytic Pan H10-791 1/4”...

  • Page 30: H700/900-Ccp

    Parts List for Roll-on Heaters H700/900-CCP Catalytic Heater - Control Panel Assy. L,M,N H,I,J,K H,I,J,K M,N,O Label Name Quan. Detail A 3/8” NPT Street Tee 3/8” NPT Hex Nipple Label Name Part # 3/8” NPT Female Elbow Control Back Plate H10-720 3/8”...

  • Page 31: H700-Bc

    Parts List for Roll-on Heaters H700-BC Single Bottle Carrier for Rollon Heaters Label Name Part # Label Name Quan. Bottle Carrier Shell H10-759 3/4” 1/4”-20 Flanged Hex Head Bolt Regulator Assembly H700-RA (see page A15) 1/2” Flat Washer and Hair Pin Clip Door - Complete H10-138 Compression Latch...
  • Page 32 Parts List for Roll-on Heaters H900-BC Dual Bottle Carrier for Roll-on Heaters Label Name Part # Label Name Quan. Dual Bottle Carrier Shell H10-760 3/4” 1/4”-20 Flanged Hex Head Bolt Regulator Assembly H900-RA 1/2” Flat Washer (see page A15) Door - Complete H10-566 1/2”...
  • Page 33 Parts List for Roll-on Heaters Regulator Assemblies Single Regulator Assembly (H700-RA) Label Name Quan. 1/4” Male Elbow w/ 45˚ Flare for 3/8” Tube 1/4” NPT Bulkhead Fitting 3/4”-14 Hex Jam Nut 3/4” Internal Lock Washer 3/8” to 1/4“ Hex Nipple 1/4”...
  • Page 34 Elston Manufacturing Inc. or an authorized service center freight paid by buyer. After confirmation by Elston Manufacturing, Inc. that a defect does exist in the product that is covered under this Limited Warranty then Elston Manufacturing, Inc. shall, in its sole and absolute discretion, either repair, modify or replace the product(s) and return the product(s) to the owner freight paid by Elston Manufacturing, Inc.
  • Page 35 ELSTON MANUFACTURING INC. 706 N Weber Sioux Falls, SD 57103 www.elstonmfg.com 1-800-845-1385...

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