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Valparaiso, IN 46383 219-464-8818 • Fax 219-462-7985 www.heatwagon.com Installation and Maintenance Manual Please retain this manual for future reference. 2730C Construction Heater 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.
Wiring Diagrams .........14-15 WARRANTY All new Heat Wagon and Sure Flame heaters and fans are guaranteed against defective materials and workmanship for one (1) year from invoice date.
(Minimum inlet pressure as low as 9.5” W.C. can be achieved by removing the 1st stage HR1082 regulator) Inlet Connection: Model 2730C (LP) 1/2” FNPT Model 2730C (Nat/Vap Propane) 3/4” FNPT Maximum Duct Length, Straight: 200 Ft. @ 27” Diameter Weight (approximate): 440 lbs.
INSTALLATION The Heat Wagon Model 2730C is a direct fired gas heater intended to be used primarily for the tem- porary heating of building under construction, alteration, or repair. Since all the products of com- bustion are released into the area being heated, it is imperative that adequate ventilation is provid- ed.
(NOTE: The 2730C must be specifically set up for the type of available fuel PRIOR to installation) Model 2730C with built-in vaporizer. The heater will use 22 gallon of L.P. per hour. Use at least one 500 gal. Liquid withdrawal tank. This will insure 20 hours of continuous operation.
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It is best to provide outside clean air to heater inlet and adequate ventilation to heated areas. The hose assembly shall be protected from traffic, damage, building materials and contact with hot sur- faces. Check all connections for leaks. Turn off fuel supply and burn out leftover fuel in hose when heater is not in use. Heater can be ducted up to 200 ft of straight 27”...
This provides a slight pressurization and prevents any problems associated with recirculation of products of combustion. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model 2730C 1. Turn on fuel supply 2. Turn on the manual shut off valve 3. Turn on the fan switches 4.
MODEL 2730C SEQUENCE OF COMPONENT OPERATION POWER SUPPLY 240/480 Volt wire directly into the fused disconnect. FUSE DISCONNECT SWITCH Turned on, it sends power to motor relay and to control voltage transformer. CONTROL VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER Sends power to the 3 amp circuit breaker.
TROUBLE SHOOTING NOTE: MUST CHECK COMPONENTS IN SEQUENCE LISTED DIRECTIONS: Find the specific symptom. Refer to Sequence of component Operation Guide. Check the components listed with a voltmeter for proper operation as described. Replace any com- ponents not operating correctly. Fan will not start when fan switch and thermostat are ON.
MODEL 2730C PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 1) Check - Fused disconnect A) Continuity through fuses. 2) Check - All wiring for tight and correct connections 3) Check - Motor Relay A) If it buzzes, clean contacts or replace. B) Check for voltage drop through L1 & T1 contacts. If it’s more than 2 volt replace.
WHEEL 12” x 3” x 5/8” HUB HWP HD1055 FUSED DISCONNECT (SINGLE PHASE) HWP HD1057 FUSED DISCONNECT (THREE PHASE) * Parts not shown on breakdown 2730C Burner Parts List ITEM# PART# DESCRIPTION HWP HG1050A FAN GUARD SCREEN HWP HP1049 PROPELLER WITH BUSHING (2730)
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PROPANE FACTS LBS Per Gallon 4.24 BTU Per Gallon 91,960 BTU Per LB 21,591 BTU Per Cu Ft 2,516 Cubic feet of air Required to burn 1 Cu Ft propane 23.5 NATURAL GAS FACTS BTU Per Cu Ft 1040 100,000 BTU = THERM 1 THERM = 100 Cubic Foot Cu Ft of air required to burn 1 Cu Ft of Natural Gas 10.5...
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