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MAC400FHC Flameless Heat Cart Owner’s Manual 004390 MODEL NUMBER: _________________________ SERIAL NUMBER: _________________________ DATE PURCHASED:________________________ SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
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WARNING CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. (000393a) Owner’s Manual for Flameless Heat Cart...
Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction and Safety Section 4: Maintenance Introduction ..............1 Maintenance ...............17 Read This Manual Thoroughly ........1 Maintenance Tasks ............17 Safety Rules ..............1 Daily Walk Around Inspection ........17 How to Obtain Service ..........1 Draining and Refilling the Oil ........17 General Hazards ............2 Adding Coolant ............18 Explosion and Fire Hazards ........2...
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Introduction and Safety Section 1: Introduction and Safety Introduction Throughout this publication, and on tags and decals affixed to the unit, DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and Thank you for purchasing a Generac Mobile Products, NOTE blocks are used to alert personnel to special LLC product.
Introduction and Safety General Hazards CAUTION DANGER Unit damage. Do not stop engine before heating Asphyxiation. Running engines produce unit is cooled. Doing so could result in unit damage. carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. Carbon monoxide, if not (000240a) avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Introduction and Safety WARNING WARNING Risk of burn. Do not open or mutilate batteries. Explosion and fire risk. Do not smoke near unit. Batteries contain electrolyte solution which can Keep fire and spark away. Failure to do so could cause burns and blindness. If electrolyte contacts result in death, serious injury, or property or skin or eyes, flush with water and seek immediate equipment damage.
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General Information Section 2: General Information Specifications Heater 400,000 BTU/hour (117.2 kW/hour) maximum Type Flameless Power Isuzu 4LE2X Tier 4 turbo diesel, 66 HP (49.2 kW) Operating Speed 2400 rpm Engine Controls/Display IFM CR0403 / Murphy PV405 Air Velocity 3600 CFM (6116 m /hour) Battery 950CCA wet cell battery...
General Information External Component Locations 004395 Figure 2-2. External Components Muffler Ducting storage (rear) Air intake cap Diesel fuel fill Tie-down rings Street side engine access Tow hitch Temperature beacon (amber) Parking brake lever Low fuel level beacon (blue) Curb side engine access Control panel Fork lift pockets Owner’s Manual for Flameless Heat Cart...
General Information Emissions Information recommended to eliminate the need for repeated drain- ing and refilling. Follow these antifreeze/water guidelines: See the diesel engine manual for more information. • A 50/50 ethylene glycol base antifreeze/water mix, which provides protection to -34 °F (-37 °C), is Engine Oil Recommendations recommended for use in this engine.
General Information Driving a vehicle with a cart in tow is vastly different than driving the same vehicle without a cart in tow. Consider Applicable Standard Recommendation the following: JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) No. 2 • It takes longer to get up to speed. DIN (Deutsche Industrie Normen) DIN 51601 •...
General Information Monitoring, Diagnostic, and Protective Features Mechanical and electrical systems are connected to vari- ous sensors that monitor unit status. The controller will automatically stop the unit and display fault information if conditions occur outside of predetermined manufacturing parameters. The controller can also display a variety of critical alerts, diagnostics, and recommendations.
Operation Section 3: Operation Theory of Operation Engine Oil Level Check The flameless heater generates heat by running pressur- ized fluid through a restrictive orifice, which drops the CAUTION hydraulic pressure and results in heated fluid. A fan then blows air over the heat exchanger to push heated air out Engine damage.
Operation Ducting Guidelines CAUTION WARNING Equipment or property damage. Do not block air intake or restrict proper air flow. Doing so could Burn hazard. Do not remove ducting until all air result in unsafe operation or damage to unit. pressure has been emptied from hose duct. (000229) Failure to do so could result in severe injury.
Operation 9. See Figure 3-5. When the heater is warm, heat begins blowing from ducts, the amber strobe light on top of the unit activates, and the screen displays “Heater On — Press OFF to stop the heater”. 001584 Figure 3-2. Start Engine 6.
Operation • For maximum fan, press MAX FAN (Figure 3-7, item B). Maximum fan produces a lower tempera- ture at a higher air flow. 001583 Figure 3-9. Cooling Complete 2. Turn ignition key to OFF. 001579 Figure 3-7. MANUAL Mode CAUTION Heater and Engine Shutdown Unit damage.
Operation 5. Reset the T-handle. 6. Repeat steps in Engine and Heater Startup start unit. 004471 Figure 3-10. Reset Handle in Ready State 004470 Figure 3-11. Emergency Stop T-Handle Testing the PAS Test the PAS at least once a month to ensure optimal valve performance.
Maintenance Section 4: Maintenance Maintenance Draining and Refilling the Oil Regular maintenance will improve performance and WARNING extend engine/equipment life. Generac Mobile Products, LLC. recommends that all maintenance work be per- Risk of burns. Allow engine to cool before formed by a Generac Mobile Products Authorized Ser- draining oil or coolant.
Maintenance If coolant level is below the filler neck, coolant must be added. (See Coolant Recommendations.) Proceed as follows to add coolant: 1. Verify engine is stopped and cooled. 2. Remove radiator cap. 3. Fill radiator slowly with coolant until it comes up to filler neck.
Maintenance Engine Maintenance Schedule To protect the warranty status of the engine, engine maintenance and repairs should be performed by a GMP ASD. For more information on the checks and maintenance described below, see the engine manual. • Check engine oil, coolant, hydraulic oil, and engine fuel levels. •...
Maintenance Battery Inspection Once every six months, a GMP ASD should inspect the battery system. At this time, the battery condition and state of charge should be checked using a load test WARNING battery. The battery should be recharged or replaced as required.
Maintenance Other Maintenance Checks The following inspections should be performed by an authorized service technician, or a properly trained authorized operator. These maintenance items require a high level of experience and skill to evaluate and correct. • Inspect exhaust pipe sleeve. Short Term Storage When the unit will not be in use for three or more months, follow the guidelines below to properly store the unit:...
Troubleshooting Section 5: Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause Solution Verify there is no fuel leakage and No fuel. replenish. Insufficient oil level. Replenish oil to full. PAS is ON. Turn PAS to OFF. See Resetting the PAS. Air in fuel system. Purge air from fuel system.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Insufficient warm-up time. Conduct warm-up operation. Correct oil level. See Draining and Refill- Excessive engine oil. ing the Oil. Engine control system failure. Exhaust smoke is white Injection pump failure. Contact a GMP ASD. Fuel system failure. Excessive idling (more than two hours).
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Access doors are open. Close all access doors. Open the air outlets and verify there are no Air outlets are closed. obstructions or tight bends in the ducting. Overheat/shutdown Front radiator or rear oil cooler are full of Clean the unit.
Troubleshooting Digital Controller Status Messages Message Cause Engine Warming — Please Wait Engine coolant temperature < 140 °F (38 °C). Engine Preheat Wait approximately 10 seconds after heater powers up. Engine rpm < 500 Engine is not ready — Check rpm, Fuel Level or Wait to Fuel level <...
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