Heat Wagon VF600, Installation And Maintenance Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
• When transporting, use both lifting eyes located on sides of heater.
• Place the unit on a level and non-combustible surface.
• Minimum clearances from combustibles:
- outlet, minimum 10 feet
- sides, minimum 3 feet
- top, minimum 3 feet
- flue pipe exhaust minimum 2 feet
• If the unit is placed indoors, secure an adequate fresh air opening for the burner combustion air.
• The unit may not be installed and operated in premises where explosive or combustible fumes
or dust are present. Always check the regulations of local authorities.
• Be certain that neither the air inlet nor the air outlet is obstructed.
FUEL SUPPLY
For supply pressures greater than 1/2psi
• A regulator must be installed on the heater to ensure that the pressure to the
heater does not exceed 1/2 psi inlet pressure. Excessive pressures over 1/2 psi
(14” W.C.) will damage controls and void warranty
.
• This heater is shipped as either natural gas or vapor propane. Check for proper burner orifice in
burner.
Vapor Propane 2.0
Natural Gas 3.7
• Be certain to use adequate hose or pipe size to ensure proper volume and pressure.
See Chart Below.
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VAPOR PROPANE QUICK
REFERENCE HOSE
CHART
(Tank sizing chart
on page 9)
Hose
BTU
Length 600,000
in Feet 1/2PSI 10PSI
10 3/4 3/8
25 1 3/8
35 1 3/8
50 1-1/4 3/8
75 1-1/4 1/2
100 1-1/4 1/2
125 1-1/4 1/2
150 1-1/4 1/2
175 1-1/2 3/4
200 1-1/2 3/4
225 1-1/2 3/4
NATURAL GAS QUICK
REFERENCE HOSE
CHART
Hose
BTU
Length 600,000
in Feet 1/2PSI 1PSI 2PSI 5PSI
10 1 3/4 3/4 3/4
25 1-1/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
35 1-1/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
50 1-1/4 3/4 3/4 3/4
75 1-1/2 3/4 3/4 3/4
100 1-1/2 3/4 3/4 3/4
125 1-1/2 1 3/4 3/4
150 2 1 3/4 3/4
175 2 1-1/4 3/4 3/4
200 2 1-1/4 3/4 3/4
225 2 1-1/4 3/4 3/4