Read and understand this manual before attempting to operate this machine. General Description The ES700B is an indirect oil-fired forced-air heater with a maximum firing rate of approximately 770,000 BTUs/hour. The heater is intended for outdoor use and can be mounted on a trailer or skid mounted for jobsite portability.
Page 4
No person, agent or dealer is authorized to give any manual for required installation procedures. warranties on the behalf of ESI, nor is to assume for this 9. Installation of electrical components by anyone company any other liability in connection with any of other than a licensed electrician voids the warranty.
Page 5
Read and understand carefully all components of the to the repair or replacement of defective parts. IN NO Operator’s Manual prior to starting or operating the EVENT WILL ESI BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF unit. PROFITS, LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY, •...
Page 6
UL listed components and to UL listed standards as well as CSA standards. ESI heaters have a long history of safe reliable use on construction sites, DOD facilities, oil and gas fields and other facilities. ESI heaters have a clean safety record with no reports of major safety incidents.
Safety Guidelines MANUAL - ES700B 2 Safety Guidelines WARNING (RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY) Never attempt to operate this machine indoors. Exhaust fumes from the engine and heater can kill. • Read and understand the operating instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this •...
Transporting and Storage MANUAL - ES700B 3.2 Lifting Use an appropriately sized forklift to lift the machine using the provided fork pockets. A single-point lifting bale is provided on the top of the enclosure for crane hoisting. Use rigging ...
Transporting and Storage MANUAL - ES700B 3.4 Storage CAUTION Failure to follow the shutdown procedure can cause serious damage to the burner assembly. 3.4.1 Short-Term Storage (less than 90 days) 1. Shutdown the machine using the shutdown procedure (Section 4.8 Shutdown) 2.
4.1.1 General Guidelines The ES700B heater is an outdoor heater designed to safely heat enclosures using flexible duct connections. For efficient operation, keep duct lengths as short as possible. Excessive duct lengths will reduce air flow in the heat exchanger and cause the burner to cycle to control the outlet temperature.
4.2.1 ES700B-ED (aux tank equipped machine) Refueling Instructions The ES700B-ED model has an auxiliary fuel tank for the engine. This allows locally approved heating oil to be used in the burner and ULSD fuel for the engine. Observe machine placards for fuel types and placement.
Operation MANUAL - ES700B 4.5 Pre-Startup Checklist Use the following checklist to determine whether the machine can be safely started and operated: 1. Heater is level and on stable ground (per Section 4.4) 2. Wheels are chocked 3. Exhaust vents are free of obstruction 4.
4.9.1 Standard Firing Rate A new ES700B series heater comes equipped with a 3.5 GPH nozzle. The fuel pressure on a new machine is tuned to 150 PSI resulting in a 4.3 GPH firing rate. 4.9.2 Maximum Firing Rate Nozzles rated up to 4.5 GPH @ 100 PSI and pressures up to 150 PSI can be safely used if additional heat...
Operation MANUAL - ES700B Table 1. Nozzle Capacity Chart Rate Operating Pressure (PSI) GPM @ 100 PSI 3.35 3.55 3.67 3.91 4.14 4.29 4.47 4.73 4.90 5.04 5.32 5.51 Figure 5. Burner pressure control 4.10 Auxiliary Power Connection All machine models are equipped with a 120V, 20A, 60Hz auxiliary (AUX) GFCI receptacle. The AUX power connection can be used to run work lights and tools as needed on a construction site while the heater is operating.
Engine oil must meet API Spec: CF, CF- Change engine fan belt 4, CG-4, CH-4 or CI-4 Change heater fan belt(s) Oil Capacity: 12 GAL [45 L] (ES700B-E_) Lubricate fan pill block and Use Lithium NGLI Grade 2 for fan pill ...
Maintenance MANUAL - ES700B 5.4.3 Cleaning/Deicing Inlet Screen WARNING Do not attempt to open blower inlet access unless the machine is completely shut down and cooled The blower fan inlet should be periodically checked for icing when operated in winter conditions. If necessary, remove the four (4) bolts (A) required to access the blower inlet to clear ice.
Use the following troubleshooting guidelines to resolve problems that may encountered while operating the ES700B heater. Contact your service representative or refer to the attached operations manual specific to the burner, engine or fan if the problem cannot be resolved using this guide.
Basic Trouble Shooting MANUAL - ES700B Table 4. Burner Trouble Shooting Guide Problem Solution Burner cycling (frequently Check for flow restrictions in the inlet or outlet ducts starting and stopping during Reduce duct lengths or increase duct diameters ...
Basic Trouble Shooting MANUAL - ES700B 6.3 Engine Trouble Shooting Table 6. Engine Trouble Shooting Guide Problem Solution Engine controller fails (no low Check position of battery main disconnect oil pressure light when the key Check condition of battery ...
Page 25
Basic Trouble Shooting MANUAL - ES700B 12V cooling fan failed If control panel is functioning, check 30A breaker on the engine (Fan fails to engage when the control panel. enclosure temperature is over If the engine control panel fails to start, see “Engine controller ...
Maintenance Records MANUAL - ES700B 8 Maintenance Records Table 7. Machine Data Machine Serial Number Engine Serial Number Generator Serial Number Trailer Serial Number Table 8. Maintenance Records Date Engine Hours Description of work completed Service Personnel ...