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SAFETY & CAUTION

 

    • Instructions given in this manual and the applicable regulations of the local authorities  
    

must be followed. 

     • The unit may be operated only by those persons who have been instructed in its proper use. 

    • The unit is to be installed and operated in such a way as to ensure the safety of employees and 
       surroundings. 
    • Never cover the unit’s air openings. 
    • Always ensure adequate fresh air supply to the unit. 
    • Never stand in front of the discharge end of the heater. 
    • Keep a minimum clearance of 10 feet from the fuel source.  Storing and use of liquid fuel must 
       comply with the regulations and instructions given by the local authorities. 
    • Unit’s emitted noise level at the range of 3 feet: 74 dBA. 
    • Do not introduce foreign objects into the unit. 
    • Do not expose the unit to direct water jets. 
    • All electric cables outside the unit are to be protected against damage. 
    • Always disconnect the unit from power supply and turn off the gas 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

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SPECIFICATIONS

 

Model No. VG500

 

    Fuels:                                               Vapor Propane or Natural Gas  
    Capacity:                                         500,000 BTU/HR 
    Blower:                                            6,475 CFM

2.05” W.C. SP

 

    Electrical Rating:                             240 Volts, 15 Amps 
    Fuel Consumption:                        NG-500 CFH / Propane-5.5 GPH, 1” FNPT Connection

 

    Remote Thermostat:                       On/Off 
    Max. Discharge Temp.:                   72ºF @ 0ºF Ambient 
    Duct Size:                                        21” Dia., 200 ft. max (straight), temp rating 300ºF min. 
    Shp. Dimensions:                           90”L x 40”W x 60”H 
    Weight (approximate):

                 

650 lbs.

 

 

 

Gas Supply:

                   Inlet Pressure                 Manifold Pressure                  

                             Max W.C.            Min W.C.                    W.C. 

    Vapor Propane   14 W.C.                9” W.C.                          3.6”                                       
    Natural Gas        14 W.C.                9” W.C.                          6.1”                                       

 

Summary of Contents for VG500

Page 1: ...or future reference 342 N Co Rd 400 East Valparaiso IN 46383 219 464 8818 Fax 219 462 7985 www heatwagon com Revision 4 22 For your safety Do not use this heater in a space where gasoline or other liquids having flammable vapors are stored Construction Heater VG500 ...

Page 2: ...H YOUR LOCAL FIRE SAFETY AUTHORITY IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT LOCAL REGULATIONS Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and heat producing products in specific applica tions Your local authority can advise you about these FOR 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 Fai...

Page 3: ... Components are guaranteed to the extent of the component manufacturer s warranty LIMITATIONS Warranty claims for service parts wear parts such as spark plugs igniters and flame rods will not be allowed Diagnostic parts such as voltage meters and pressure gauges are not warrantable Evidence of improper fuel usage fuel pressures outside of manufacturer s specification poor fuel quality improper ele...

Page 4: ...objects into the unit Do not expose the unit to direct water jets All electric cables outside the unit are to be protected against damage Always disconnect the unit from power supply and turn off the gas 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 SP...

Page 5: ...e air outlet is obstructed FUEL SUPPLY This heater is shipped as either natural gas or vapor propane Check for proper burner manifold pressure Natural Gas 6 1 W C Vapor Propane 3 6 W C Be certain to use adequate hose or pipe size to ensure proper volume and pressure See Chart Below For supply pressures greater than 1 2psi A regulator must be installed on the heater to ensure that the pressure to t...

Page 6: ...ric cable extensions must be connected based on the unit capacity and cable length Confirm voltage at heater connection 105V min to ensure proper operation EXHAUST FLUE PIPE The unit is to be connected to a flue pipe with adequate draft to ensure the proper start and operation of the unit Refer to page 19 The flue pipe is to be made of non combustible material and clearances from combustible mater...

Page 7: ... is not possible in this mode DUCTING Warm Air Minimum clearance from combustible materials is 4 inches Use steel ducting or fabric ducting capable of withstanding maximum temperature of 300ºF Maximum length of duct 200 straight Duct diameter 21 Make sure that the duct is safely and properly fastened to the outlet Avoid sharp bends and corners to ensure maximum air flow and avoid back pressure hea...

Page 8: ... aggressive cleaning agents which are harmful or environmentally unfriendly when cleaning the unit Do not use water jet when cleaning the unit Pressurized air may be used for maintenance Be careful not to damage the fan blower wheel with too much pressure Check whether the unit is free from mechanical damage replace faulty parts as necessary Check fan blower wheel of the fan at regular intervals a...

Page 9: ... combustion chamber and exchanger tube with brush Vacuum all loose ash and soot Close all cleaning flanges carefully to avoid damage to gasket material Disassembling of burner 1 Disassemble four tightening bolts on the combustion chamber flange and remove burner s mounting flange Take care not to damage the flange seal 2 Pull out the burner Take care not to damage the burner head and power cable C...

Page 10: ...en between terminal 6 and the 1 terminal on the burner If there is power on terminal C and not on terminal 1 replace the burner switch Use a low pressure gauge 0 15 inches of water column with a 1 8 NPT inlet Install gauge in the pressure tap port located on the output side of the gas valve Run the heater Adjust the pressure by turning the pressure adjusting screw located on the input side top of ...

Page 11: ...r purge procedure see fuel supply installation Remove flue pipe and use a flashlight to inspect the inside of the heat exchanger The access panel is located on the flue pipe end of the heat exchanger Clean the inside of the heat exchanger Use a low pressure gauge 0 15 inches of water column with 1 8 NPT inlet Install gauge in the pressure tap port located on the output side of the gas valve Run th...

Page 12: ...f the thermostat wait 50 sec to reset the control Rough setting at 3 or 1 2 open Minor adjustments from the rough settings can be made to achieve a smooth sounding burner with no soot from the flue pipe Clean the burner blower wheel with a small brush Refer to the flue pipe chart in this manual Check flue for restriction Use a low pressure gauge 0 15 inches of water column with 1 8 NPT inlet Insta...

Page 13: ...2 W C Check with low pressure gauge 0 15 inches of water column On the main ternimal block check for 120 volts between terminals 6 and the C terminal on the burner switch when the 3 position switch is in the Heat position Then between terminal 6 and the 1 terminal on the burner switch If there is power on the C terminal and not at the 1 terminal replace the switch Turn the 3 position main switch t...

Page 14: ... pipe sizing charts in the Heat Wagon Engineering Guide Heater requires 9 14 W C inlet pressure Use a low pressure gauge 0 15 inches of water column with 1 8 NPT inlet Install gauge in the pressure tap port located on the output side of the gas valve Run the heater Adjust the pressure by turning the pressure adjusting screw located on the input side top of the gas valve until the gauge reads 3 6 W...

Page 15: ...1094148035 SUPPORT PANEL 5 PANNELLO FBR40236 BURNER PANEL 6 D001806011 INSPECTION GLASS 7 BURNER 8 MANT HELM120 HANDLE 9 PANNELLO RBR40220 BURNER COVER 10 PANEST FIN14536 FRONT LOWER PANEL 11 1094096135 AIR OUTLET PANEL 12 CAMERHE 145 HEAT EXCHANGER ASMY 13 PANEST SAN14536 UPPER FRONT PANEL 14 PANEST LSX14336 LEFT SIDE PANEL 15 PANEST SPO14536 UPPER REAR PANEL 16 1051001735 GASKET 17 1094018435 IN...

Page 16: ...16 Burner Parts List ...

Page 17: ...17 Burner Parts List ...

Page 18: ...Piping Connections Cartridge Assembly 18 ...

Page 19: ...19 240 Volt 1 PH ...

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