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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. VG1000 Construction Heater Dept. of Buildings 29-05-E 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.
This heater is guaranteed against defective materials and workmanship for one (1) year from Heat Wagon invoice date. Warranty repairs may be made only by an authorized, trained and certified Heat Wagon dealer. Warranty repairs by other entities will not be considered. Warranty claims must include model number and serial number. Components are guaranteed to the extent of the component manufacturer’s warranty.
• IF NOT OPERATED WITHIN GUIDELINES OF THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, MANUFACTURER WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE AND WARRANTY WILL BECOME VOID. SPECIFICATIONS Model No. VG1000 Fuels: Vapor Propane or Natural Gas Gas Inlet 1-1/4” FNPT (Both Wayne & Midco Burner)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION • When transporting, use all four lifting eyes in upper corners or forklift openings in the base of the units. • 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, gas discharge minimum 2 feet...
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FUEL SUPPLY (CONTINUED) • Ensure that for the surrounding temperature, size and capacity of the propane supply cylinder is adequate to provide the rated Btu/hr input to the heater. • Visually inspect the hose assembly and ensure that it is protected from traffic, building materials, and contact with hot surfaces.
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START UP (CONTINUED) 5. Turn the control switch in control box to position “1” (HEATING). 6. When the ambient temperature level is lower than thermostat setting, the burner switches on automatically. The fan does not switch on until the set temperature (104ºF) of the heat- exchanger has been reached (will take approximately 1-5 minutes).
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: For proper cleaning of the unit, manufacturer recommends removal of the complete combustion chamber with heat exchanger.
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-Heat exchanger When cleaning the heat exchanger: 1. Disassemble revision cover of heat exchanger (1). 2. Be careful not to tear or damage gasket. 3. Pull all flue gas suppressors (5) (all 15 pcs) out from flue gas passages. Do not bend them. 4.
11-3/8” Fan Sheave HWP 214416 Side Panel, Burner End HWP 214502 Sheave Bushing Fan (2, with louvres) HWP 3070 Heat Wagon Logo Decal HWP 214417 Side Panel, Center (left/right) HWP 214490 Smoke Flue w/Raincap HWP 214418 Air Inlet Adapter HWP 842920...
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ITEM PART# DESCRIPTION HWP 6712-05 Flame retention plate with mounting HWP 6736-00 Adj. alloy sleeve HWP 6755-10 Drawer assembly with pilot and vent tube HWP 3197-50 Motor mounting plate HWP 3246-08 Air shutter HWP 6734-00 Air shutter shaft HWP 3152-01 Quadrant - for air shutter adjustment HWP 6724-10 Blower inlet screen...
EXHAUST FLUE PIPE GUIDELINES CAPACITY OF TYPE B DOU- BLE-WALL VENTS SERVING A SINGLE DRAFT HOOD-HEATER x 1000 BTU'S FOR INDOOR APPLICATIONS...
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