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MV Airo 2 & 5 Alpine Auto EATER MV Heating UK Ltd NSTRUCTION ANUAL Unit 6 3.00 Second Avenue Business Park Millbrook Southampton SO15 0LP 2 & 5kW Air Heaters MV Heating UK LTD +44 (0)2380 522345...
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Check the heater for any damage when unpacking and contact the dealer immediately if anything is found. • If any troubles arise during application, please contact MV Heating or other customer service stations authorized by this company. We shall do our best to provide service to you.
Petrol Diesel Voltage 12/24V 12/24V Fuel Consumption (l/h) 0.14 - 0.27 0.12 - 0.24 Power Consumption 14 - 29 Working Temperature -40°C - 20°C Weight (KG) Dimensions (mm) 323x120x121 Variable Output Current Draw 12V (Amps) Position MV Heating UK Ltd...
Remote Control (Optional) Without obstacles ≤800m Structure The structure of the main body is shown in Figure II. 1. Air Fan 2. E.C.U. 3. Air Motor 4. Bottom Case 5. Insulating Bush 6. Heat Exchanger Figure II MV Heating UK Ltd...
+44 (0)23 8052 2345 Installation The kit includes everything necessary for a standard installation. Figure VI MV Heating UK Ltd...
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Do not install the heater in closed spaces without ventilation • Do not place the heater near anything that can cause a blockage • Do not mount the heater near any water sources and protect it from any splashing or road debris MV Heating UK Ltd...
Airo 5. MV Airo 2 Dimensions Figure VII A. Air heating inlet B. Air heating outlet C. Combustion air inlet D. Fuel inlet E. Exhaust outlet F. Non-interference area G. Information label H. Installation surface I. Gasket MV Heating UK Ltd...
Tighten the M6 bolts provided to a torque setting of 6Nm+1Nm. Figure IX shows the position of the installation holes. If the installation area is less than 1.5mm thick a mounting plate will be required (Figure IX). MV Heating UK Ltd...
The mounting gasket and mounting plate required in most vehicle installations is shown above. Marine and other applications may require a bulkhead mounting bracket. These are available at MV Heating and the heater’s main footprint remains the same. If the heater is being reinstalled, a new gasket should be used.
After installation, make sure there is no friction between the fan and other nearby parts to ensure smooth operation and make sure the heater label is clearly visible for ease of maintenance in the future. MV Heating UK Ltd...
Ducting can be configured in various ways as shown overleaf. The MV Airo 2 uses 60mm ducting, and the MV Airo 5 uses 90mm, but can be reduced down to 80mm if desired as shown in Figure XIII on the next page. MV Heating UK Ltd...
E. 80-60mm Reducer F. 80mm Directional Vent Figure XII A. Heater Outlet B. 90-80mm Reducer (Optional) C. 80mm Hose Clip D. 80mm APK Ducting E. 80mm ‘Y’ Branch F. 80mm Directional Vent G. 80mm Open/Close Vent Figure XIII MV Heating UK Ltd...
Do not confuse the two. Use the supplied clamps to fix them securely to the combustion air inlet and the exhaust outlet on the heater. The protective end cap on the outlet of the MV Heating UK Ltd...
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90˚±10˚. This is best achieved by fixing a clamp 150mm from the pipe end. Any exposed exhaust should be covered with a 10° heat shield to prevent scalding. 10° Figure XVI MV Heating UK Ltd...
Always fit the fuel pump on the anti-vibration mount securely onto the vehicle. Ensure the outlet of the fuel pump tilts upward. The correct angle is shown in figure XVIII. MV Heating UK Ltd...
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4. Fuel Pump and Damper Fuel Pump Angle & Suction Height A. 3000mm B. 500mm C. 2000m D. Not acceptable E. Acceptable (between 15-35°) F. Not acceptable Figure XVIII Figure XVIII shows the ideal angle to mount the fuel pump MV Heating UK Ltd...
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The bottom of the suction pipe should be about 30-40mm from the bottom of the fuel tank so as to avoid sucking impurities or sediment from the bottom of the fuel tank. MV Heating UK Ltd...
Cut the standpipe down to size if necessary • Fit the standpipe by tilting it into position into the newly drilled hole • Place the rubber and metal washers back on top followed by the nut and tighten it securely on top MV Heating UK Ltd...
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The bottom of the fuel standpipe should be 30-40mm from the bottom of the fuel tank to allow enough suction of fuel and at the same time not allow impurities and sediment to be drawn up the standpipe. MV Heating UK Ltd...
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They can then be connected via the spring plug straight to the fuel pump or using the fuel pump extension loom if more length is required. MV Heating UK Ltd...
+44 (0)23 8052 2345 MV Airo 5 Wiring Diagram – Brushless Version Figure XXIII MV Heating UK Ltd...
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Straighten the fuel pump leads (two 0.6mm² black wires) and put them through the opening on the wall of the combustion air inlet pipe of the heater. Then insert the plug to the spring terminals of the fuel pump connector. MV Heating UK Ltd...
An adaptor cable may be necessary. Timer Control Plug BLACK UNUSED BLUE/WHITE BLUE BROWN RED/YELLOW GRAY UNUSED To Timer Control Figure XXIV Rheostat Control Plug RED/WHITE BLACK UNUSED BLUE BROWN RED/YELLOW GRAY To Rheostat Control Figure XXV MV Heating UK Ltd...
It is inserted into the corresponding blue and brown wire plug just off from the main E.C.U. connection X6 (Figure XXVII) on the Airo 2, or into X5 (Figure XXVIII) on the MV Airo 5. MV Heating UK Ltd...
The following circuit interfaces can be found on the controller case; these are: • X1: Fan motor • X2: Glow plug • X3: Overheat sensor • X4: Leads to fuel pump • X5: Unused • X6: Main Wiring Harness Figure XXVII MV Heating UK Ltd...
The Alpine Auto model of heaters have a fully automatic altitude function that operates up to 5000m, allowing the user to take their vehicle almost anywhere! MV Heating UK Ltd...
(the unit will go into a two-minute cool-down cycle). Fan Mode 1) Press the bottom button to use the fan only mode. 2) Press the bottom button again to turn the fan off. MV Heating UK Ltd...
After 10 years the heat exchanger, overheat sensor and exhaust should be replaced by a professional. If any welding is being attempted on the vehicle, please remove the positive power supply wire and earth it to protect the controller from any damage. MV Heating UK Ltd...
Temperature sensor: Broken circuit or short-circuit Fuel pump: Broken circuit or short-circuit Fan motor: Broken circuit, short-circuit or clogged Glow pin: Broken circuit or short-circuit Overheated Overheat sensor: Broken circuit or short-circuit Control switch: Broken circuit or short-circuit MV Heating UK Ltd...
1E-31 : Voltage too low – check battery or voltage drop in supply cable 1E-52 : Overheat sensor failure 1E-70 : Fuel pump open circuit or ECU failure 1E-80 : Air motor failure 1E-90 : Glow pin failure 1E-d3: Maintenance Reminder Thank you for purchasing the MV Airo 2 MV Heating UK Ltd...
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