General Components BISON 2200A, Owner'S Manual

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Preface
Thank you for purchasing the BISON 2200A diesel
heater (hereinafter referred to as ‘the heater’). This
manual will attempt to describe the structure,
working principle, installation and operation of the
heater. For future reference please keep this manual
in a safe and convenient place.
Uses and Applications
The heater works independently from the vehicle’s
engine, but is best fitted using the vehicle’s battery
and fuel tank. An auxiliary battery and/or fuel tank
can be used if necessary.
The heater will operate under normal conditions in
most vehicles from industrial and machinery sectors
to leisure craft like yachts and motor homes.
The heater is best used for heating various cabins and
compartments, engine preheating and glass
defrosting.
It is not recommended for constant long-term
operation for residential rooms, garages, holiday
homes etc.
Safety Information
Follow the installation guidelines carefully to ensure
the heater has the appropriate amount of clearance
between surfaces, so as not to become a fire hazard,
and that the various parts of the heater that get hot,
like the exhaust, are not exposed or contaminated by
possible fuel and oil.
Sufficient ventilation is required allowing proper air-
flow to the heater. If the heater is to be installed in a
box or compartment, please ensure an air vent is
installed for this reason. The air must also be fresh
and not contaminated by exhaust fumes or other
pollutants. Make sure that the air intakes and
exhaust do not get blocked by other objects.
Take care to ensure that the exhaust outlet is
installed in a way that prevents fumes from entering
the vehicle or are discharged in the direction of the
fresh air intake. Ensure the use of heat shields where
necessary to avoid fire damage.
If work is to be carried out on or around the heater,
turn it off at least an hour before so that it is cool
enough to be handled. If necessary, wear safety
gloves.
The fuel line must not be routed through the
passenger compartment or the driver’s cab in any
vehicle. Ensure that they are also installed so that the
exits are not at risk or in danger of becoming a
possible fire hazard.
Finally, take care and follow any and all precautions
when installing the heater to minimize injuries to
yourself and damage to the heater.
NOTE
 This instruction booklet is subject to
revision without notice but the
instruction book is in conformity to the
purchased product.
 The manual will attempt to answer any
and all questions the user may have. If
you have and further questions or find
anything incorrect within this manual,
please contact us directly.

Please check that the heater is not
damaged when first unpacking it and
contact the dealer immediately if any
problems are found.

If any problems or faults arise during
installation or operation, please contact
us directly or any other customer service
station authorized by our company. We
shall do our best to offer you our full
support.
NOTE
The most common faults that occur are
generally due to poor fuel quality, dirty (or
empty) fuel tanks or drops in voltage;
particularly in older vehicles like live aboard
narrowboats or used, commercial vehicles.