Heat Wagon VF400 Installation And Maintenance Manual Download Page 1

Installation and Maintenance Manual

Please retain this manual for future reference.

342 N. Co. Rd. 400 East 

Valparaiso, IN 46383

888-432-8924 • Fax 219-462-7985

www.heatwagon.com

Revision 12-16

CAUTION: Do not use this heater in a

space where gasoline or other liquids

having flammable vapors are stored.

Construction

Heater

VF400

C           US

Dept. of Buildings

29-05-E

Summary of Contents for VF400

Page 1: ...ference 342 N Co Rd 400 East Valparaiso IN 46383 888 432 8924 Fax 219 462 7985 www heatwagon com Revision 12 16 CAUTION Do not use this heater in a space where gasoline or other liquids having flammable vapors are stored Construction Heater VF400 C US Dept of Buildings 29 05 E ...

Page 2: ... YOUR SAFETY DO NOT USE THIS HEATER IN A SPACE WHERE GASOLINE OR OTHER LIQ UIDS HAVING FLAMMABLE VAPORS ARE STORED OR USED CONSTRUCTION HEATER GENERAL HAZARD WARNING Failure to comply with the precautions and instructions provided with this heater can result in death serious bodily injury and property loss or damage from hazards of fire explosion burn asphyxiation carbon monoxide poisoning and or ...

Page 3: ...nd serial number Components are guaranteed to the extent of the components manufacturer s warranty LIMITATIONS Warranty claims for service parts wear parts such as spark plugs igniters filters nozzles and flame rods will not be allowed Diagnostic parts such as voltage meters and pressure gauges are not warrantable Evidence of improp er fuel usage fuel pressures outside of manufacturer s specificat...

Page 4: ...to direct water jets All electric cables outside the unit are to be protected against damage Always disconnect the unit from power supply when maintenance or service is being performed IF NOT OPERATED WITHIN GUIDELINES OF THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUFACTURER WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE AND WARRANTY WILL BECOME VOID 4 SPECIFICATIONS Model No VF400 Fuels 1 or 2 Kerosene Diesel Heating Fuel Cap...

Page 5: ...PPLY This heater will burn kerosene 1 or 2 diesel fuel 1 or 2 and heating fuel 1 or 2 It is highly recommended to use winterized fuel with ambient temperatures less than 20ºF and to also install optional circulation or fuel tank heaters The installation of this heater must comply with all applicable local codes Check and clean fuel filter if necessary on a weekly schedule ELECTRICAL Electric cable...

Page 6: ...e heater burner in the case of overheating The unit can also be used for ventilation purposes only if needed 1 Turn the control switch on the control box to position 2 VENTILATION 2 The unit is now in the continuous ventilating mode 3 Heating is not possible in this mode DUCTING Warm Air Clearness from combustible materials have to be a minimum of 4 inches Use steel ducting or fabric ducting capab...

Page 7: ...of control and safety devices regularly Have the flue gas values of the burner checked regularly by authorized agents Be sure to store the unit in a dust free and dry place when it is not used for a long period of time Cover the exhaust flue to prevent entry of foreign objects SERVICE The complete unit including heat exchanger combustion chamber and burner should be cleaned from dust and dirt afte...

Page 8: ...K ohms chart on page 16 On the main terminal block check for 120 volts between terminals 8 and N when the 3 position switch is in the HEAT position Nozzle is 3 GPH x 80º A Use a high pressure gauge 160 PSI with a 1 8 NPT inlet Install gauge in the pressure tap port located on the top of the fuel pump Run the unit and adjust the manifold pressure by turning the pressure adjusting screw on the right...

Page 9: ... burner Pull the igniter using insulated pliers away from the electrodes slowly A rainbow colored arc should travel between the igniter and electrode bus bars at a distance of 3 8 of an inch for a duration of 4 5 seconds If there is power at the flame safeguard control and no power out to the solenoid valves replace the flame safeguard control Check for continuity between the wires on the solenoid...

Page 10: ... Run the heater Adjust the pressure by turning the pressure adjusting screw located on the right hand side of the fuel pump counter clockwise until the gauge reads 110 PSI Clean or replace fuel filter Nozzle is 3 GPH x 80º A Refer to the cleaning instructions in this manual Use a high pressure gauge 0 160 PSI with 1 8 NPT inlet Install gauge in the gauge port located on top of the fuel pump Run th...

Page 11: ... terminals T1 and T2 The voltage should be the same If it is much lower replace the relay Turn the 3 position main switch to the fan position Check for voltage between terminals T1 and T2 on the motor relay If the voltage is good replace the motor Use a high pressure gauge 0 160 PSI with 1 8 NPT inlet Install gauge in the pressure tap port located on top of the fuel pump Run the heater Adjust the ...

Page 12: ...Y ITEM PART DESCRIPTION 26 HWP 40850 THERMOSTAT BOX 27 HWP 20579 HEATER CONTROL UNIT 28A HWP 20581 FAN SENSOR FOR POS 27 4 TUBE 28B HWP 20583 FAN SENSOR 9 TUBE 29 HWP 20582 BURNER SENSOR POS 27 30 HWP HC1020 POWER CORD PLUG NOT SHOWN IN DIAGRAM SFP 2436 CONTACTOR HWP 46950 CAPACITOR HWP 80200 POWER CORD PLUG 2 PCS HWP 2109031 RADIATION SHIELD UPPER HWP 12000 SMOKE FLUE W RAIN CAP SFP 2453 REMOTE T...

Page 13: ...86 Coupling HWP 100386 Coupling 31946 003 Tube Flange HWP 100531 001 Air Cone HWP 13495 Fuel Pump HWP 63266013 Static Baffle 30º 12 Setting HWP 13666 Cad Cell Fan Setting G2038 EXPLODED VIEW EXPLODED VIEW HWP 21659 Ignition Transformer HWP 13077 Primary Control 15 Sec Flame Safeguard Control HWP 14409 Kip Oil Valve ASSEMBLED VIEW ...

Page 14: ...14 ELECTRODE SETTING HWP 21684 Electrodes 2 Piece Set HWP 100989061 1 Piece Electrode HWP 13276 Buss Bar Support HWP 100393 001 Flamelock Assembly HWP 32101 HWP 12362 Nozzle Adapter ...

Page 15: ...15 120 Volt 1 PH CONTROL BOX WIRING ...

Page 16: ... HWP 20579 HEATER CONTROL UNIT MODEL HW120 B1 HWP 20581 FAN SENSOR for S4 HWP 20583 B2 HWP 20582 BURNER SENSOR for S5 S3 HWP 21800 OVERHEAT LIMIT SWITCH BIMETALLIC HWP 21400 OVERHEAT LIMIT CAPILLARY X1 HWP 36701 TERMINAL BLOCK E1 X2 HWP 36100 GROUNDING BLOCK E1 HWP HC1020 POWER CABLE PLUG X4 HWP 36701 TERMINAL BLOCK E2 X5 HWP 36701 TERMINAL BLOCK E3 16 ...

Page 17: ...120 Volt 1 PH MAIN RED BLOWER MOTOR SCHEMATIC 17 ...

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Page 19: ... full Immersion Heater for Fuel Tank FT400HT 120V 1000 watts Keeps fuel at optimal flow rate and prevents fuel gelling Must be used in conjunction with the FT400 fuel tank Circulation Fuel Preheater FHTR400 Ensures quick smooth cold weather start up Independently tested certified to 20ºF Standard on VF1000 Optional on VF400 Heat Wagon Offers You More Options ...

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