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USER'S MANUAL AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS OIL-FIRED AIR HEATERS P 40 - P 120 BCU Issue 11.14...
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Congratulations on your purchase! We're sure you'll be very happy with your new Heater P 40 - P 120 BCU NOTE In order to ensure that your new equipment will always work properly and efficiently and to ensure your personal safety, we would ask you the...
Oil atomising nozzle / Photocell ............23 Ignition system / Orifice .................24 11. Assembly Drawing / spare parts list .............25 11.1. Mobile version ..............26 12. Accessories .....................27 13. Return of goods form ................28 13.1 Contact .................28 User manual P 40 - P 120 Issue: 11.14...
1 General Information Page 2 1. General Information 1.1. Symbols You will see the following symbols when you read through the User Manual: Warning of a general danger Warning of dangerous voltage Wear protective gloves 1.2. Special safety instructions This indicates risks or unsafe processes which can easily cause slight CAUTION injury or damage to property.
When ordering spare parts, always indicate the following: • Code no. and description of part or item number with description and manual number for uncoded parts; • Number of original invoice; • Electricity supply, e.g. 230V, 50 Hz. User manual P 40 - P 120 Issue: 11.14...
1 General Information Page 4 1.7. Liability Any unlawful alterations to the machine or the software will rule out manufacturer liability for any resultant damage. 1.8. Interruptions We recommend installing warning systems to monitor your operating equipment. This will protect your animals and plants and consequently your economic existence.
The P 40 - P 120 is controlled by thermostat or by computer; it also has a photocell control. If for some reason the appliance does not ignite or the flame is extinguished, the oil supply is immediately cut off.
Height Width Distance centre brackets* *Option, when mounted The P 40 - P 120 consists of 4 main components: 1. Shell : used for air supply. 2. Combustion chamber : the oil/air mixture is burned in the chamber and ignited by spark ignition.
The overall output of the installed appliances must not exceed 1 kW per 20 m of room volume if natural ventilation is used. Always replace defect or faulty parts with original ones or with the same specifications. User manual P 40 - P 120 Issue: 11.14...
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4 Installation Instructions Page 8 Keep free from obstacles Keep free from flammable objects...
4 Installation Instructions Page 9 4.3. Connecting the oil supply User manual P 40 - P 120 Issue: 11.14...
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4 Installation Instructions Page 10 Option 1: The tank is higher than the heater Use a vacuum valve (B) to prevent spilling a complete tank of fuel in case of a leak. Option 2: The tank is lower than the heater The pump draws the fuel directly from the main tank.
Ø = internal diameter of fuel line (in millimetres). L = maximum allowable fuel line run (in metres). KEROSENE/PARAFFIN OIL DIESEL ø6 ø8 ø10 ø12 ø8 ø10 ø12 ø15 CAUTION Always use oil-resistant hoses with the correct hose clips! User manual P 40 - P 120 Issue: 11.14...
4 Installation Instructions Page 12 4.4. Electrical Connections Unscrew the lid from the BCU and pull it off straight with both hands. The connection of the thermostat, external signals etc. are described below: (Wiring max. 2,5 mm 1(2), 3(4) Mains connection 230V 21,22 Contact for optional external error signal (Light/klaxon, max.
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4 Installation Instructions Page 13 Oil valve Ventilator Photocell Alarm signal Signal ventilate Signal burning External reset button User manual P 40 - P 120 Issue: 11.14...
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4 Installation Instructions Page 14 Starting delay When multiple appliances start at the same time, some appliances may not get enough tension (230V) or gas(pressure) The BCU (lid) has a potentiometer (t ) with which per appliance a start delay of 0-60 seconds can be set. Per appliance a delay of 5-10 seconds should suffice.
For advice on what to do if your heater develops a fault, see chapter 9. When the heater is deactivated or locks out automatically, the flame goes out but the fan will continue to run for about a minute to cool down the heater. User manual P 40 - P 120 Issue: 11.14...
6 Commissioning and adjustment Page 16 6. Commissioning and adjustment 6.1. General The "ventilate" mode is particularly useful in the summer. However, CAUTION you must make sure that there is enough oil in the tank, since the oil pump could seize if it is not being lubricated by the oil. 6.2.
If you have reason to disconnect a heater (say, to move it or replace it), make sure to catch the oil that runs out of the fuel lines and filter and dispose of it in an environmentally responsible manner. User manual P 40 - P 120 Issue: 11.14...
8. Maintenance Page 18 8. Maintenance Cleaning the heater with water jet/high pressure is only allowed with the protection caps on the BCU and gas combination control CG and with a distance of at least 50 cm to the heater. CAUTION Inadequate cleaning can result in serious damage.
Do not try to repair the BCU, guarantee will be void and a safe operation cannot be guaranteed! To (remotely) reset the heater in principle only by authorised personnel and under supervision of the heater. User manual P 40 - P 120 Issue: 11.14...
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(automatic reset after waiting time) Errors indicated with a * will reset automatically after the problem has dissolved, sometimes after a small pause. Pushing the reset-button in this case has no use. User manual P 40 - P 120 Issue: 11.14...
Serto ¼” in x 6mm coupling ....N51400216 10. Hose connection ¼” x 6mm ....N51400217 The correct pump pressures for the various models of heater are shown in the table below Type P 40 P 60 P 80 P 100...
If during normal operation the current is less than 25 μA, the photocell is probably weak or dirty, the flame is irregular because the combustion head is dirty or the nozzle is blocked. User manual P 40 - P 120 Issue: 11.14...
10 Fitting Instructions Page 24 Ignition System The ignition system is a vital part of your oil-fired air heater. Its function is to light the oil coming out of the nozzle, and it must be capable of doing so under adverse conditions such as extreme cold. It is therefore very important that it is properly adjusted.
11 Assembly Drawing/Spare parts list P 40 - P 120 Page 26 11.1. Option: Mobile version Room thermostat TH215 N50260146 Cable 3 x 1,5 x 3 mtr. N51400089 Push handle N51700154 Oil tank 160 lt N51700029 Oil tank cap N51700052 Wheel ø400mm massive...
For connecting heaters to oil boxes or directly to an oil tank. Available in various diameters. Oil- resistant. Hose clips For attaching fuel lines to oil pump and oil boxes. Available in various sizes. User manual P 40 - P 120 Issue: 11.14...
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